When Your Child Understands the Material—
But Their Grades Don’t Show It.
Helping students build the study strategies, test-preparation skills, and executive-function systems they need to succeed in math and across their classes.
In-person in Westlake Village, CA • Virtual support available
Specialized support for capable students struggling with test performance, ineffective studying, organization, ADHD, learning differences, or executive-function challenges.
They’re Smart. They’re Trying. So Why Aren’t the Grades Improving?
Your child may understand the lesson in class. They may complete the homework correctly. They may even spend hours studying.
Then the test comes back: 62%. 68%. 74%.
And everyone is frustrated.
The problem may not be how hard your child is working.
They may never have been taught how to study, prepare for tests, recognize what they don’t know, and use strategies that actually work for the way they learn.
At LearnWell, we help students in grades 5–9 develop those missing skills.
We combine academic strategy, executive-function support, and individualized educational therapy to help students learn how to learn—so they can become more confident, capable, and independent at school.
What you’re seeing is not just “laziness” or “lack of motivation”
Does this sound like your child?
They understand math during homework — but struggle on tests?
They “study” by rereading notes but can’t remember the material later.
They spend hours preparing for science or history tests without knowing what to focus on.
They make repeated or avoidable mistakes that lower otherwise strong math scores.
They wait until the last minute because they don't know how to plan backward from a test.
They depend on you, a tutor, or a teacher to tell them what to do next.
ADHD, dyslexia, slow processing, or executive-function weaknesses make school harder than their ability would suggest.
These students often don’t need more homework help. They need a better system.
Tutoring Helps Students Learn the Material.
LearnWell Teaches Students How to Learn.
Traditional tutoring often focuses on today's assignment or the concept a student doesn't understand.
At LearnWell, we look deeper.
Why did the student know the material during homework but miss it on the test?
Why did three hours of studying produce a 65%?
Why does the student repeatedly make the same types of mistakes?
Why can't they start preparing without a parent telling them what to do?
We identify the barriers behind academic performance and teach individualized strategies students can use independently—in math, science, history, and beyond.
How LearnWell Helps
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Math Test
Success
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Study
Smarter
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Academic Strategy &
Executive Function
From Parent-Dependent to Independent Learner
Our goal isn't for your child to need educational therapy forever.
We teach students how to recognize what they don't know, choose effective strategies, prepare ahead, learn from mistakes, and advocate for what they need—so they can gradually take ownership of their learning.
“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
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.