University Tutoring was founded in Ravenna by a school teacher with a vision for quality and meaningful one-to-one tutoring relationships. Our office moved near University Village in 1985 and to its current location at 5-corners in 2007. From 1993 to 2000, University Tutoring was operated by Linda Jacobs, college counselor at The Northwest School, who continues to operate College Placement Services. David Black, former tutor for and director of University Tutoring, originally joined the staff as a teacher at Lakeside in ‘85 and was very dedicated to his position until his retirement in 2000.

Diane Carney, current owner and director of University Tutoring, joined the staff as a tutor for the 1996-1997 school year and returned again in 1998. When Mr. Black retired, Diane took ownership with the goal of ensuring that the quality services that University Tutoring has provided for so many years will continue.

During the 2010-2011 school year, University Tutoring will open a second location providing tutors in Olympia.  We look forward to providing high quality tutoring in Thurston County and the greater South Sound.

We are proud of our great reputation in the schools and community. We obtain the majority of our new students through referrals from school counselors and from our students and parents who become fans and referral sources. We appreciate that the good word about our services continues to spread through the community and schools.