Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services

What Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services does

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services, LLC is a Seattle-based, founder-owned tutoring company founded in 2001 by Andrea Liddane, a former public school teacher. The company delivers one-on-one personalized tutoring for students from preschool through college, alongside specialized offerings in standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, PSAT), executive function coaching, college application support, learning differences (ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism), and ESL tutoring. Each student is paired with a single dedicated tutor rather than rotating staff, and the company emphasizes a Tutor Mentor Program with FBI background checks and ongoing professional development to maintain quality.

The company operates through two physical locations in Seattle — Green Lake (409 NE 70th St, opened at founding) and Columbia City (4401 ½ Rainier Ave S, opened fall 2019) — and a virtual/online channel powered by live video meetings with shared documents and whiteboards. Underlying technology is intentionally low-tech and human-centric: the platform functions as a delivery mechanism for tutor-led instruction rather than a software product. Payment processing is handled through Stripe and GoCardless. No mobile app, AI features, or proprietary learning algorithms are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hourly tutoring at $168/hour for college application work, supplemented by higher-priced bundled products (College Application Package at $3,480, College App Study Hall Season Pass at $2,000 with $100 drop-in sessions) and test prep tiered by session count. Pricing includes a sliding scale and scholarships, reflecting a stated mission to serve diverse learners. Distribution is entirely direct: website-driven inbound, free 30-minute consultation, organic social and blog content, and community partnerships with Rainier Scholars, UW Autism Center, and Kussick College Coaching. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company has no external funding, and Andrea Liddane continues to lead as Founder & CEO.

Name

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services

Legal name

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services, LLC

Website

https://liddanetutoring.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services is a Seattle-based, founder-owned tutoring company founded in 2001 that delivers one-on-one personalized tutoring, test prep, executive function coaching, and college application support to students from preschool through college across two physical locations and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personalized Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College-Level Core Subject Tutoring (Gen Ed: Math, Writing, Sciences, Humanities) (EDANAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring (EDANAFAD), Test Prep Tutoring Platforms (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT, etc.) (EDANAGAH), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA)

Keywords

• Personalized tutoring services
• Standardized test preparation
• College application coaching
• Executive function tutoring
• Learning differences support

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hourly Tutoring Sessions: One-on-one personalized tutoring sessions billed at $168/hour for college application tutoring. Pricing varies by service type with sliding scale options available for families with financial need.
2. College Application Package: Comprehensive package at $3,480 including 10 hours of one-on-one college application tutoring plus a Weekend Study Hall Season Pass.
3. College App Study Hall: Structured group working sessions for college application work. Full season pass at $2,000 or drop-in sessions at $100 each.
4. Sliding Scale and Scholarships: The company offers a sliding scale pricing option and scholarships for students with financial need to fulfill their mission of reaching every learner regardless of socioeconomic status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services (LTLS) is a Seattle-based personalized tutoring company founded in 2001 that delivers one-on-one academic tutoring to students from preschool through college across all subjects. The company offers specialized programs including standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT), executive function coaching, college application support, ESL tutoring, and dedicated support for students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. Tutoring is delivered in person at two Seattle locations (Green Lake and Columbia City) and online via live video sessions, with students paired with the same dedicated tutor throughout their learning journey.

Product overview

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services (LTLS) operates as a personalized one-on-one tutoring service rather than a software platform. The core offering is individualized academic tutoring across all subjects for students from preschool through college, supported by specialized programs including Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT), Executive Function Tutoring, Learning Differences Support, and ESL Tutoring. College application services are offered through three distinct products: One-on-One College Application Tutoring (at $168/hour), the bundled College Application Package ($3,480 including 10 hours plus Study Hall pass), and the standalone College App Study Hall (Saturday sessions at $2,000/season or $100/drop-in). Tutoring is delivered in-person at two Seattle locations (Green Lake and Columbia City) or via Online Tutoring through live video sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personalized Tutoring One-on-one tutoring services for students from preschool through college, covering all academic subjects with personalized instruction matched to each student's learning style and needs.
• Online Tutoring

Quantifiable outcome

• Average SAT improvement of 180 points, ACT improvement of 4 points (tracked over 24 years)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kussick College CoachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTLS partners with Kussick College Coaching to provide expertise and a broad range of support for students preparing for college. The partnership offers families diverse means access to comprehensive college application guidance beyond what LTLS provides directly.
• Rainier ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTLS tutors work with students in the Rainier Scholars program - 90% of whom come from households without a college degree. Rainier Scholars cultivates academic potential and leadership skills of hard-working, low-income students of color by creating access to transformative educational opportunities.
• University of Washington Autism CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UW Autism Center is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. LTLS works within the community network to reach families and students who may benefit from their specialized tutoring services for autism and other learning differences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tutor.com: On-demand online tutoring platform offering live one-on-one sessions across subjects, frequently contracted by schools and libraries — directly competitive with LTLS's online tutoring channel at a lower price point and on-demand rather than dedicated-tutor model.
• Revolution Prep: Online and in-person tutoring and test-prep provider covering SAT/ACT/SSAT and academic subjects — closely comparable hybrid delivery model and tutor-led approach, serving a similar affluent family demographic targeting selective college admissions.
• Huntington Learning Center: Multi-site in-person tutoring franchise with similar K-12 academic, test-prep (SAT/ACT), and learning-differences offerings — comparable brick-and-mortar service model and customer base, though Huntington operates on a franchised, longer-term program structure rather than pay-as-you-go hourly.
• Varsity Tutors: National one-on-one tutoring and test-prep provider offering live online instruction across K-12 and college subjects, with strong learning-differences support — the closest large-scale analogue to LTLS, though delivered primarily via an on-demand matching model rather than dedicated long-term tutor relationships.
• Wyzant: Online tutoring marketplace connecting students to independent tutors across subjects and test prep — directly competitive with LTLS's online channel, though Wyzant's rotating-match marketplace model lacks the dedicated-tutor relationship and curated-vetting approach LTLS emphasizes.
• Mathnasium: Franchised math-only tutoring center serving K-12 students with an in-person, recurring-session model — comparable franchise-style in-person delivery and recurring-revenue economics, though narrower subject focus and less overlap on test prep and learning differences.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan: Large diversified education and test-prep company offering SAT/ACT prep, admissions consulting, and tutoring — competes most directly with LTLS's test-prep and college-application products, but at much greater scale and with broader audience positioning.
• The Princeton Review: Nationally recognized test-prep (SAT/ACT/GRE) and tutoring company with both live online and in-person offerings — overlaps heavily on LTLS's test-prep segment and college-application support, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a boutique, dedicated-tutor specialist.
• Sylvan Learning: Established franchise-based tutoring center offering personalized learning programs, test prep, and STEM enrichment for K-12 — comparable in-person delivery model and learning-differences orientation, though typically sold as long-term programs rather than hourly pay-as-you-go tutoring.

Emerging players

• PrepScholar: Online test-prep and admissions platform offering self-paced and tutor-led SAT/ACT programs — partial overlap with LTLS's test-prep and college-application services, differentiated by a tech-led, self-study-first model that competes on price rather than dedicated-tutor relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liddanetutoring
• Facebookfacebook.com/liddanetutors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liddane-tutoring-services-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/liddanetutoring

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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