About Us

I founded Bay Area Learning Partners in 2016 and developed it to be the premier educational consulting company in the region. Through years of teaching and coaching students in the Bay Area's most selective private schools, I discovered that families were struggling to find a nurturing approach to ISEE Lower Level preparation. They needed a method that wouldn't overwhelm their children.

I founded ISEEExperts to meet those needs.

What is the problem?

‍Tutoring services attempt to apply a cram-style 'test prep' model to students still developing as learners. This approach adds stress during a period that should foster growth and encouragement.

Most available options toss students into the deep end, using a sink-or-swim approach. They start with a full-length practice test, filled with concepts students haven't learned in school yet.

We use a different approach.

I teach foundational concepts and test-taking skills in manageable stages. This method is enjoyable for students, teaches real academic skills, and boosts confidence. It also delivers exceptional results for various learners. I worked closely with a team of experienced teachers, tutors, and curriculum experts to develop the program, question-by-question, spending over 7 years perfecting the material.

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Our ISEE Lower Level middle-school preparation curriculum is unique.

Our specialized lessons, homework, and practice tests develop essential skills for success in middle school and beyond.

The results are astonishing.

After working with our materials and team, students not only achieve outstanding ISEE Lower Level exam scores but also develop lasting academic skills across all subjects. Additionally, they adopt a new perspective about themselves as learners.

Repeatedly, parents and students have shared how our program has ignited a remarkable shift in their educational journey. Formerly math-anxious students now thrive in advanced courses, while hesitant writers have transformed into outstanding wordsmiths, impressing even the most experienced teachers at elite private schools.
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We're committed.

We're leveraging this crucial moment to foster growth, build confidence, and inspire a lasting love for learning that extends beyond a single test or admissions cycle. We encourage you to reach out and discover more! We're excited to work alongside you as we prepare for middle school and beyond.

Our values

1. Personalization

Everyone learns differently, has different prior experiences, and has different strengths. What works for one person will not work exactly the same for another. Personalization means creating a unique and tailored learning experience for everyone. It also means teaching with humanity, empathy, and a respect for individual differences.

2. Growth is possible for everyone

Skills and talents are not fixed forever. Any student can improve dramatically and can change the way they see themselves as learners.

3. Learning is lifelong

We structure our programs to develop the skills needed for success now, next year, and many years to come.

4. Care for the well-being of our students

Long-term learning is sustainable when school and learning fit with a student’s personality, values, lifestyle, schedule, and goals.

5. Rigorous learning and the discovery of fundamental truths

We tie all of our work to essential knowledge and skills, regardless of the format or context. This ensures that every exercise will connect to relevant concepts students can and will use in the future.