The Learning Shack

The Learning Shack offers in-home and online test prep and tutoring. It provides SAT, ACT, GMAT, SSAT, and ISEE prep, along with academic subject tutoring in chemistry, physics, biology, reading, writing, English, algebra through advanced calculus, statistics, and economics. The program serves students from elementary school through college and offers SKYPE and ZOOM sessions.

Programs

• In-home and online test prep and tutoring — Elementary School through College · Serves Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County areas; also offers SKYPE and ZOOM sessions.
• SAT prep — Test prep service offered in-home and online.
• ACT prep — Test prep service offered in-home and online.
• GMAT prep — Test prep service offered in-home and online.
• SSAT prep — Test prep service offered in-home and online.
• ISEE prep — Test prep service offered in-home and online.
• Academic subject tutoring — Elementary School through College · Includes chemistry, physics, biology, reading, writing, English, algebra through advanced calculus, statistics, and economics.
• Chemistry tutoring — Free sample lesson on stoichiometry is shown.
• Math tutoring — Free sample lesson on slope intercept is shown.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The Learning Shack has been operating for more than 15 years. It states that its tutors are expert and credentialed, with masters degrees, scores in the 99th percentile on exams, and 10+ years of teaching experience. It also offers individual and small group tutoring, and a free consultation is mentioned.

Individual and small group tutoring; free consultation mentioned.

What families say

“Thank you so much, Ian, for helping Victoria to excel in math and science. These subjects do not come easily for her, but with Erin and your help, she achieved great grades. We really appreciate your flexibility in scheduling and the quality tutors you have on staff.” — Liz K., mother of student at Stanford class of 2013

Last updated September 26, 2026.