Emergent Education

Emergent Education offers K-12 academic coaching, K-12 subject tutoring, test prep for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT, college admissions counseling, and support for learning differences. Subject tutoring covers math, science, English language arts, history, social studies, and foreign languages. Sessions can be in-person or online and are one-on-one with flexible scheduling; in-home, at a library, or online options are listed, and a $500 deposit is required at sign-up and applied to initial tutoring sessions.

Programs

• K-12 Academic Coaching — K-12 · In-person and online options; one-on-one tutoring; flexible scheduling · Personalized academic coaching across core subjects and standardized tests.
• K-12 Subject Tutoring — K-12 · In-person and online options; one-on-one tutoring; flexible scheduling · Subject tutoring across math, science, English language arts, history, social studies, and foreign languages.
• Test Prep — K-12 · In-person and online options; one-on-one tutoring; flexible scheduling · SAT, ACT, PSAT prep.
• College Admissions Counseling — K-12 · In-person and online options; one-on-one tutoring; flexible scheduling · College admissions counseling, college selection and research, application strategy and planning, and personal statements and essays.
• Support for Learning Differences — K-12 · In-person and online options; one-on-one tutoring; flexible scheduling · Support for neurodivergence, ADHD, executive dysfunction, autism (ASD), dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and anxiety.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Eric Sorensen founded Emergent Education in 2020. The program says it combines subject tutoring, executive function coaching, and mentorship into one integrated approach. It also states that it aims to build confidence, motivation, executive-functioning skills, and effective learning habits. Emergent Education has a Perfect 5.0 Rating and 90+ Reviews, and it lists a free consultation offer.

Free consultation offered. Flexible scheduling. For ACT/SAT test prep, programs typically consist of weekly 90-minute tutoring sessions and two to four hours of self-directed practice. Students typically schedule two test dates spaced one to two months apart and begin preparing at least 12 weeks before the final test date. College admissions counseling duration is flexible.

What families say

“Our experience with Emergent Education has been very positive...We have had the opportunity to work with two tutors who have both been excellent...We are happy to recommend them to other families.” — Tony Poothullil

“Game changer for my 8th grader in compacted math. Eric explains things to her in a way she understands. Absolutely recommend!” — Erica Tursich

“Emergent Education Tutoring has wonderful tutors that provide top notch, personal attention to students. The tutors are extremely well versed in their subject matter and great to work with...I highly recommend Eric, Emergent Education and his staff of tutors.” — Mary Ann Walker

Last updated October 14, 2026.