A Love of Learning

A Love of Learning offers individual tutoring and classes in math, reading, fluency, comprehension, writing skills, kindergarten readiness, and phonemic awareness. The program also includes support with public speaking, reading, writing, study skills, homework, and getting ready for kindergarten. Its center serves children 4 years old and up as well as high school and college students, and provides fun, creative, and easy ways to improve skills at each student’s own pace.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Saturday available by appointment

A Love of Learning is a 100% locally owned and operated, full service tutoring center. The program offers a comprehensive assessment to identify each child’s strengths and challenges, then implements a treatment plan and curriculum specifically tailored to the child’s unique learning style and needs. The center assists children in attaining academic and interpersonal skills and in setting and reaching educational goals, and communicates with other professionals involved in a child’s education when needed. A Love of Learning emphasizes a positive and friendly learning environment, values each student and family, and focuses on dealing with challenges effectively and helping children develop a love of learning. The program states that there are no contracts and that it aims to be an effective and affordable experience in a nurturing environment, with tutors who have a passion for making a difference for families and for children who may struggle with attention, focus, and learning in general. A Love of Learning also states that it ensures children are making consistent progress and that parents understand how to use the program to assist their children at home.

A Love of Learning Director, Anne Vidovich-O-Shea, M.A., has been in education and working with children for 17 years. Her background includes work as a Marriage Family Therapist Intern, preschool teacher, After-school Program Director at Stanford University, and Program Coordinator and Case Manager at Pacifica Youth Service Bureau, Project F.O.C.Y.S, and North Peninsula Family Alternatives. She has also been a Parent Educator at Redwood Parents Nursery School and Menlo-Atherton Co-op and has over 10 years of experience tutoring children, teens, and adults. The program’s mission is “To provide convenient, cost-effective, and qualified instruction in a variety of academic subjects,” and it is described as a fun, easy to use, and affordable alternative that is accessible to families in the community.

Last updated June 21, 2026.