We empower students

to achieve their full potential.

In-Home Academic Coaching

Celena Turney serves local families by providing academic coaching in language arts, math, history, and the sciences (K12).

She is also available to lead study groups and book clubs, provide test prep services for public, private, and homeschooled high school students, and facilitate group projects for fairs, competitions, and other occasions.

She provides rigorous 1:1 strengths-based coaching that blends subject-matter problem-solving strategies with organization and time management skills, designed to empower learners to achieve academic and personal success.

Programs

Elementary and Middle School
High School
Homeschool
Summer Bridge
Test-Prep for Public and Private School

Subjects

Math
Sciences
Language Arts
Homeschool
English Language Development
Essay Writing

Our Learning Journey

Through the Tutor Doctor Process, we are able to get to know the student to identify the right learning strategy and the perfect tutor.

Why Choose Tutor Doctor Palo Alto?

Tutor Doctor Palo Alto provides customized, in-home learning support that builds academic foundations embraces home-school collaboration and thrives on innovation — one student at a time.

The Tutor Doctor Advantage:

Academic coaching, study skills support, and goal-setting strategies
Personalized lessons that align with classroom curriculum
One-on-one, in-home coaching by caring tutors
Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lives
Reports prepared after every session
Proactive communication with the family

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Parents and Students Love Us

Thank you for your coaching along this journey with [my son] him. You made boring topics fun 🙂 !
Mountain View Parent, ICEE test prep coaching
"Celena is great to work with. She can relate to my daughter and her struggles, making it easier to meet her needs with the tutors. We have had a great experience and are going to continue using the services."
Los Altos Parent
About our session reports -- " I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this communication system."
Menlo Park Parent
"Thank you so much for everything that you've done for me these past few months. I know I couldn't have done it without you. You've taught me a lot about grammar and myself. I'm going to miss all the talks we've had."
SAT Test Prep Student
"You get to the heart of how to help my daughter, not just putting a bandaid on it."
Los Altos Parent

Summer Fun Learning Groups

Small group lessons in your home with friends that you and your child choose. Designed to keep your child’s curiosity piqued, reduce summer slide, and introduce new learning strategies/techniques for school while hanging out with friends.

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Locally Owned and Operated

Celena Turney

The local office is owned and led by Celena Turney, a parent, non-profit leader, and former educator and instructional coach. In her work with learners of all ages — whether at museums or arboreta, in the classroom, in afterschool programs, or on the stage — she understands how to inspire curiosity, provoke the imagination, and instill a sense of determination and perseverance. As Director of Teaching & Learning at Tutor Doctor Palo Alto, she looks for tutors and academic coaches who bring this philosophy to life!

She is passionate about empowering students of all ages to realize their creative gifts and talents. Helping students maximize their potential through the work of Tutor Doctor’s tutoring and coaching services, is her number one goal.

Giving back to the community is important to her. Currently, she has projects with Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, , California Arts Now, the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem, and volunteers her time in the school districts she serves.