The Elephants In The Classroom
Black-owned. Black-led. Welcoming to all.
Individualized tutoring in Philadelphia for K-12 students in Math, ELA, Science, and Test Prep. Taught by certified or degreed educators who know your student’s name and how they learn best.
We don’t do one-size-fits-all. We do diagnostic exams. Customized lesson plans. Real progress tracking. And optional college admissions consulting for high school families.

What Makes Our Tutoring in Philadelphia Different
Educators beyond just Tutors
Our tutors are certified or degreed educators, meaning professional teachers, certified educators, or both (including those completing their certification or degree at hiring), so every session is led by a subject-matter expert. We design individualized lesson plans. We prioritize understanding learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and recognize how Black and Brown students can be systematically overlooked in school systems. Families choosing tutoring in Philadelphia deserve educators who are paid fairly, so we aim to compensate our staff not just fairly but above the market average, because great educators should be compensated as such.
Diagnostic β Strategy β Progress
Before your first session, we conduct a comprehensive diagnostic exam. We learn how your student thinks. Then we design an active lesson plan built specifically for them. This plan gets shared with you and updated after each session. You track progress in real-time through our emails and other communications. Further, you will be able to access week to week updates for comparisons and session tracking through our parent portal(Coming Soon: eta Fall 2026).
College Planning & Admissions Consulting for High School Families
For high school families, we offer optional College Admissions Consulting, available from 8th grade through High School graduation as a separate add-on service or a loyalty perk for active tutoring families. We work with your family to conduct College Research, HBCU matching, identifying gaps in your student’s college readiness, career and potential major research.
This also allows us to work with you all early on to connect with our Test Prep Resources, as well as other Academic enrichment such as Writing and Essay support. You get a full package that includes Application strategies and Financial aid basics as early as 4-5 years before it’s time to apply for colleges.
Our Services
K-12 tutoring in every core subject β taught by certified or degreed educators.
π Math Tutoring
Grades Kβ12+
From Foundational Arithmetic Concepts to AP Calculus. All sessions designed for how your student learns.
$50β70/hour
π Reading/Writing Tutoring
Grades Kβ12+
Reading comprehension, writing skills, critical thinking, college essays.
$50β60/hour
π¬ Science Tutoring
Grades Kβ12+
Biology, chemistry, physics. AP prep built in. Hands-on inquiry approach.
$50β70/hour
βοΈ Test Prep
Grades Kβ12+
SAT, ACT, AP exams, ISEE/SSAT, ASVAB. Strategic prep + resilience coaching.
$90/hour
Each One, Teach One
“That’s not just our taglineβit’s how we operate. We believe educators have a responsibility to lift up the next generation. When you work with Dreaming Elephants, you’re not just hiring a tutor. You’re joining a community of people committed to education equity, Black excellence, and making sure every student sees themselves reflected in their educators.”
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s talk about what your student needs and how we can help.
Questions? Contact us or call (267)*******21
