When Your Child Understands the Material—
But Their Grades Don’t Show It.
Helping students in grades 5–9 build better study strategies, stronger test-preparation skills, and greater academic independence.
In-person in Westlake Village, CA • Virtual support available
They’re Smart. They’re Trying. So Why Aren’t the Grades Improving?
Your child may understand the lesson, complete the homework, and spend hours studying.
Yet the test comes back 62%. 68%. 74%.
The problem isn't always effort.
Many students have never been taught how to study effectively, prepare for tests, recognize mistakes, or learn independently.
That's where LearnWell is different.
Does this sound like your child?
✓ Understands math during homework but struggles on tests
✓ Studies for hours but can't remember the material later
✓ Waits until the last minute to prepare
✓ Depends on adults to know what to do next
These students often don’t need more homework help. They need a better system.
Traditional tutoring often focuses on today's assignment.
LearnWell goes deeper.
We identify why students struggle on tests, studying, planning, and independent learning—and teach strategies they can continue using long after our sessions end.
How LearnWell Helps
Math Test Success
Improve test preparation, reduce repeated mistakes, and build confidence on math tests.
Study Smarter
Learn effective study strategies that help information stick across math, science, and history.
Academic Strategy
Build organization, planning, executive-function skills, and greater independence.
“My 7th grade daughter struggles with dysgraphia and dyscalculia. She enjoys working with Kathy and trusts her and feels safe to make mistakes and learn with her. Kathy is able to explain things to her in a different way than is taught at school so that it makes sense to her. Kathy advocates for her with the school helping us set up her learning profile needs and also helps my daughter learn to advocate for herself with the teachers. She is teaching her study skills, organization and planning among other things. We are on the eastern side of the US, so we work with Kathy via zoom, which I was concerned about, but it has worked really well. I am very grateful for the new level of independence my daughter feels now that she is able to manage more on her own without my help, and I look forward to more growth to come.”
7th Grade Parent, Chattanooga, TNHear from families like yours
“Ms. Hao is an amazing tutor. She is creative, engaging and fun in her teaching style. She listens to my son and has established a wonderful rapport with him. He looks forward to working with her and has made good progress in all subjects from their sessions together. I highly recommend her.”
8th grade parent, Agoura Hills, CA “Katherline Hao had been my son's special ed teacher for 3 years. I have found her to be compassionate, patient, caring, and resourceful to gently stimulate my son‘s awareness. She has been a gift to us.”
12th grade parent, West Hills, CA
“Ms. Hao has been incredibly instrumental in helping our child recalibrate his approach to learning. She keeps a keen focus on forging a path that works specifically for him, and her warmth, clear communication, and patience make her an invaluable asset for both him and us. We are thrilled to have her working with our family.”
9th grade parent, Silverlake, CA
“Our child has been with Katherline for 2 years and every session is a wonderful experience! Katherline has been very flexible with our child over the years and has assisted him with mental health awareness, approaches and practices. Katherline has even been a wonderful support system with helping our son work through a variety of different educational subjects. Katherline has created a safe & warm environment for our child's growth and we are very grateful for all of her support.”
6th grade parent, Studio City, CA
From Parent-Dependent to Independent Learner
Our goal isn't for your child to need educational therapy forever.
We help students develop the skills to study effectively, prepare independently, learn from mistakes, and gradually take ownership of their learning.
The LearnWell Process
Finding the right support shouldn't feel overwhelming.
Step 1
Schedule a Free Consultation
We'll discuss what's happening at home and school, your child's strengths, and where they're getting stuck.
Step 2
Choose the Right Program
Based on your child's needs, we'll recommend the LearnWell program that's the best fit.
Step 3
Build Lasting Academic Skills
Your child begins personalized support designed to help them become a more confident, strategic, and independent learner.
Meet Katherline
Hi, I'm Katherine Ansoorian, an Educational Therapist and founder of LearnWell.
For more than a decade, I've helped students with ADHD, executive-function challenges, dyslexia, and learning differences become more confident, independent learners. Rather than focusing only on homework or tutoring, I help students develop the study strategies, test-preparation skills, and executive-function systems they can continue using long after our sessions end.
Every program is personalized because every student learns differently.
Your Child Is Capable.
Let’s Help Their Performance Catch Up.
If your child works hard but their grades don't reflect what they're capable of, let's figure out why—and build a better way forward.
Let’s talk about what’s possible when learning is made to fit your child.