Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs
9701 NE 2nd Ave, Suite #1069, Miami Shores, FL 33138
About
Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs offers tutoring, homeschooling support, SAT prep, test prep, writing support, science tutoring, special education support, and Dyslexia support. The program provides one-on-one personalized instruction with flexible 30 or 60-minute sessions, using multi-sensory teaching techniques and research-based methodologies. Both in-person and online options are available for all subjects and grade levels K–12+.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Options available Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–10:00 PM ET, with flexible 30 or 60-minute sessions
Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs was founded in 2014 by Sarah Katrina Maruani, a former public school teacher, and has been serving families for over 10 years. The program reports a 100,000+ student educational reach across the United States, with a nationwide impact across 50 states, including programs at local community centers, educational resources in public libraries, and collaboration with nonprofit organizations and school districts. The program states that 100% of its tutors are state-certified teachers, every educator is a licensed professional with classroom experience, and special education teachers are on staff.
Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs uses the KOTY Whole-Student approach to academic success, a whole-child philosophy, and integrates social-emotional learning into every session. The program offers personalized learning plans, truly personalized learning based on each student, a family partnership model with regular progress reports and parent consultations, and data-driven progress tracking with detailed reports. It provides support for IEP goals and accommodations, Dyslexia and reading challenges, ADHD and executive functioning, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social-emotional development, and sensory processing, and uses evidence-based methods including spaced repetition, metacognitive training, differentiated instruction, and active learning techniques, along with positive behavioral reinforcement and family-centered collaboration.
The program reports that 98% of students see measurable grade-level growth within 4–6 months and a 98% parent and family satisfaction rate. It offers a free consultation and notes that a free assessment is offered during the consultation. Parent testimonials describe improvements in grades, SAT scores, writing, and science understanding, as well as positive experiences with special education tutors, personalized support, and the consultation process.
Last updated January 4, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Options available Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–10:00 PM ET, with flexible 30 or 60-minute sessions
Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs was founded in 2014 by Sarah Katrina Maruani, a former public school teacher, and has been serving families for over 10 years. The program reports a 100,000+ student educational reach across the United States, with a nationwide impact across 50 states, including programs at local community centers, educational resources in public libraries, and collaboration with nonprofit organizations and school districts. The program states that 100% of its tutors are state-certified teachers, every educator is a licensed professional with classroom experience, and special education teachers are on staff.
Kids on the Yard Tutoring & Homeschooling Programs uses the KOTY Whole-Student approach to academic success, a whole-child philosophy, and integrates social-emotional learning into every session. The program offers personalized learning plans, truly personalized learning based on each student, a family partnership model with regular progress reports and parent consultations, and data-driven progress tracking with detailed reports. It provides support for IEP goals and accommodations, Dyslexia and reading challenges, ADHD and executive functioning, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social-emotional development, and sensory processing, and uses evidence-based methods including spaced repetition, metacognitive training, differentiated instruction, and active learning techniques, along with positive behavioral reinforcement and family-centered collaboration.
The program reports that 98% of students see measurable grade-level growth within 4–6 months and a 98% parent and family satisfaction rate. It offers a free consultation and notes that a free assessment is offered during the consultation. Parent testimonials describe improvements in grades, SAT scores, writing, and science understanding, as well as positive experiences with special education tutors, personalized support, and the consultation process.
Last updated January 4, 2026.
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