Private Online Tutoring with Lisa James

ONE-ON-ONE · ONLINE · 17+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

One-on-one test prep and math tutoring from the author of Elevate Prep's workbooks.

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Elevate Your Confidence

I’ve been working with students since 2009, and my favorite part is still getting to know each one. Every student learns a little differently, so our sessions are relaxed and built around what your child actually needs, whether that’s finally understanding a tricky math concept or walking into test day feeling calm and ready. When students feel comfortable, their confidence grows, and that confidence is what really moves scores and grades.

What I Tutor

  • Private School Admissions

    ISEE, SSAT, & HSPT

  • College Admissions

    SAT & ACT

  • Math

    Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, & Precalculus

How It Works

  • Free 15-minute call

    We’ll talk about your student’s goals, whether that’s preparing for an upcoming test or improving in math class, and find a schedule that works for your family.

  • A plan built for your student

    For test prep, we start with a practice test to see where to focus. For math, we look at recent homework and quizzes to find the gaps and build from there.

  • Weekly online sessions

    Each session is one-on-one, with practice in between that’s matched to what your student is working on, from my own workbooks to their class material.

About Me

I’m a tutor at heart, but I’m also a designer. I studied Product Design at Stanford, and I’ve always loved figuring out how to make hard things feel simple. That’s what led me to start Elevate Prep in 2015 – I wanted to make test prep feel more approachable for families. Since then, I’ve created five workbooks for the ISEE, SSAT and HSPT, a 30+ hour ISEE Upper Level video course, and two math card games, Target and Linked, that make math practice feel more like game night.

The best part? When you work with me, your student learns from the materials I wrote, with the person who wrote them right there to help.

Hear from happy families

In a very short time, Lisa was able to improve their scores tremendously

I can’t speak highly enough of Lisa! She was delightful, professional, knowledgeable, and a great help to my daughters as they prepared for private school entrance exams. In a very short time, Lisa was able to improve their scores tremendously. Not only did she help them focus and study, she increased their confidence in test taking and provided helpful tips. My daughters always looked forward to their sessions with Lisa. I would highly recommend her tutoring services to anyone. I can’t speak highly enough of Lisa! She was delightful, professional, knowledgeable, and a great help to my daughters as... I can’t speak highly enough of Lisa! She was delightful, professional, knowledgeable, and a great help to my daughters as they prepared for private school entrance exams. In a very short time, Lisa was able to improve their scores tremendously. Not only did she help them focus and study, she increased their confidence in test taking and provided helpful tips. My daughters always looked forward to their sessions with Lisa. I would highly recommend her tutoring services to anyone.

Kirsten P.

I thought I would never be able to see the day when math would become exciting and enjoyable for my child

Lisa has tutored my daughter all throughout high school. Lisa has not only helped my daughter be at the top of her class but has also moved her up to a higher math level, considering the academic rigor at my daughter’s high school. Before Lisa, math was an area of frustration and huge anxiety for the whole family. I thought I would never see the day when math would become exciting and enjoyable for my child. Lisa has been extremely dependable, conscientious, prompt, and always available to help and answer questions. My daughter looks forward to her tutoring sessions and tells me that Lisa is amazing at explaining hard concepts and helping her figure out solutions whenever she is stuck. We highly recommend Lisa and appreciate her level of commitment and hard work. Lisa has tutored my daughter all throughout high school. Lisa has not only helped my daughter be at the top... Lisa has tutored my daughter all throughout high school. Lisa has not only helped my daughter be at the top of her class but has also moved her up to a higher math level, considering the academic rigor at my daughter’s high school. Before Lisa, math was an area of frustration and huge anxiety for the whole family. I thought I would never see the day when math would become exciting and enjoyable for my child. Lisa has been extremely dependable, conscientious, prompt, and always available to help and answer questions. My daughter looks forward to her tutoring sessions and tells me that Lisa is amazing at explaining hard concepts and helping her figure out solutions whenever she is stuck. We highly recommend Lisa and appreciate her level of commitment and hard work.

Marjan S.

Lisa makes the whole process enjoyable versus stressful

Lisa was instrumental in preparing both of our kids for their respective lower and upper level ISEE and SSAT tests. She has the ability to really connect with kids and makes the whole process enjoyable versus stressful. My kids never complained about having a session with Lisa (we have a 13-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son). Lisa is also patient and makes sure that your child completely understands a concept, and she will take the time to review it several times if needed. We could not have asked for a better experience and would recommend her without a doubt. Lisa was instrumental in preparing both of our kids for their respective lower and upper level ISEE and SSAT tests.... Lisa was instrumental in preparing both of our kids for their respective lower and upper level ISEE and SSAT tests. She has the ability to really connect with kids and makes the whole process enjoyable versus stressful. My kids never complained about having a session with Lisa (we have a 13-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son). Lisa is also patient and makes sure that your child completely understands a concept, and she will take the time to review it several times if needed. We could not have asked for a better experience and would recommend her without a doubt.

Hina M.

My daughter said that math was now her favorite subject in school

Lisa has worked with my children for years, and they love working with her. We started off with Lisa working with my daughter in math. The goal was for her to simply have fun with math, and I could tell it was working because of the laughter I heard. Soon after, my daughter said that math was now her favorite subject in school. Score! Their work has moved from play and fun to more advanced math skills, and my daughter still loves working with Lisa. My son also works with Lisa, and the results have been the same. Lisa is an outstanding tutor and role model for both boys and girls. Lisa has worked with my children for years, and they love working with her. We started off with Lisa working... Lisa has worked with my children for years, and they love working with her. We started off with Lisa working with my daughter in math. The goal was for her to simply have fun with math, and I could tell it was working because of the laughter I heard. Soon after, my daughter said that math was now her favorite subject in school. Score! Their work has moved from play and fun to more advanced math skills, and my daughter still loves working with Lisa. My son also works with Lisa, and the results have been the same. Lisa is an outstanding tutor and role model for both boys and girls.

Anthony L.

Lisa has made a great impact on our kids' academic performance

Lisa has tutored both of our sons. She helped our younger son prepare for the ISEE exams for private middle school entrance/applications. She has tutored our older son in high school math for two years. We absolutely love Lisa. She knows her subject matter, keeps her sessions light and fun, and is able to make our kids focus while actively trying to destress the experience. We're very thankful our family found her. She's made a great impact on our kids' academic performance! Lisa has tutored both of our sons. She helped our younger son prepare for the ISEE exams for private middle... Lisa has tutored both of our sons. She helped our younger son prepare for the ISEE exams for private middle school entrance/applications. She has tutored our older son in high school math for two years. We absolutely love Lisa. She knows her subject matter, keeps her sessions light and fun, and is able to make our kids focus while actively trying to destress the experience. We're very thankful our family found her. She's made a great impact on our kids' academic performance!

Donna C.

Lisa made it fun and helped our son improve his scores

Our son had a fabulous experience working with Lisa to prepare for private high school entrance exams. Lisa has a great demeanor with her students. They all love working with her! She made it fun and helped our son improve his scores in the areas where he needed a boost. She focuses on what her students need and doesn’t make them keep practicing areas they’ve mastered. We will definitely look to Lisa to help prepare our younger children for tests when the time comes. She would also be a great regular subject-specific tutor for a student in need. Our son had a fabulous experience working with Lisa to prepare for private high school entrance exams. Lisa has a... Our son had a fabulous experience working with Lisa to prepare for private high school entrance exams. Lisa has a great demeanor with her students. They all love working with her! She made it fun and helped our son improve his scores in the areas where he needed a boost. She focuses on what her students need and doesn’t make them keep practicing areas they’ve mastered. We will definitely look to Lisa to help prepare our younger children for tests when the time comes. She would also be a great regular subject-specific tutor for a student in need.

Julie W.

Lisa's sessions are always a meaningful and rich experience

Lisa has been wonderful for us. Our 8th and 5th grader are always excited to meet with Lisa and have her give them an extra boost when they're overwhelmed or nervous about school work. When they are confused or need to get ahead in their studies, Lisa has been amazing at tutoring them in a short amount of time. Unlike other tutoring services we’ve experienced, her sessions are always a meaningful and rich experience for our children. Lisa has been wonderful for us. Our 8th and 5th grader are always excited to meet with Lisa and have... Lisa has been wonderful for us. Our 8th and 5th grader are always excited to meet with Lisa and have her give them an extra boost when they're overwhelmed or nervous about school work. When they are confused or need to get ahead in their studies, Lisa has been amazing at tutoring them in a short amount of time. Unlike other tutoring services we’ve experienced, her sessions are always a meaningful and rich experience for our children.

Carey R.

Elevate Your Learning

The first step is easy: a free, no‑pressure 15‑minute call. We’ll talk about your student’s goals, I’ll answer your questions, and together we’ll figure out the best way forward, whether that’s test prep, math support, or both.

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