TK–5th Grade · In-Home South Bay & Online
A real classroom teacher, working one-on-one with your child
I'm Andreea Schwimmer, the teacher behind South Bay Peak Learning — credentialed, with an M.A. in Education and more than 13 years in the classroom. I help TK–5th graders build real skills and real confidence in reading, writing, and math.
- Credentialed elementary teacher, currently in the classroom
- Personalized learning plan for every student
- In-home across the South Bay, or live online
Subjects
Tutoring that meets your child where they are
One-on-one instruction in the core elementary subjects, tailored to your child\u2019s grade, pace, and personality. See all subjects and services →
Reading
Phonics, fluency, and comprehension — from first sounds to chapter books.
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Math
Number sense, facts, and problem-solving that finally makes sense.
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Writing
From forming letters to organizing paragraphs and finding a voice.
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Homework Help
Calm, structured support that turns homework battles into routines.
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Why families choose a working teacher
Plenty of tutors can follow a workbook. Very few spend every school day teaching the exact curriculum your child is learning right now.
I've taught kindergarten and 2nd grade at Encino Charter Elementary School since 2017, served as a grade level chair, coordinated the school's GATE program, and tutored through a district targeted-intervention program. Before that, I spent years teaching students with special needs — including two years as a one-on-one home-school teacher right here in Manhattan Beach.
That range matters. Whether your child is catching up, keeping up, or racing ahead, I've taught students just like them — and I know how to meet each one where they are.
Credentialed & experienced
A certificated elementary teacher with an M.A. in Education from Pepperdine and a B.A. from UC Berkeley.
Every kind of learner
From targeted intervention to GATE coordination — experience across the full spectrum of learners.
Confidence first
Social-emotional learning is built into every session, because kids learn best when they feel safe and capable.
Parents in the loop
Clear, regular communication about what we worked on, what's improving, and what's next.
Your Tutor
Hi, I'm Ms. Schwimmer
Kindergarten and 2nd grade teacher, GATE coordinator, former special-needs and home-school teacher, and — for one hour a week — your child's biggest academic ally. I've spent over 13 years learning how children learn. Tutoring is where I get to apply all of it to an audience of exactly one.
Grade Levels
Support for every elementary year
Each grade brings its own milestones and its own stumbling blocks. Explore every grade, TK through 5th →
TK & Kindergarten
Letters, sounds, counting, and the joy of school done right from the start.
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The learning-to-read years — where strong foundations are built.
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Reading to learn, multiplication, and the big leap in expectations.
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Consolidating skills and building the independence middle school demands.
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Getting started is simple
No contracts, no mystery. Just a teacher, a plan, and steady progress. See the full process →
We talk
A free, no-pressure conversation about your child — strengths, struggles, and what you're hoping tutoring can do.
I assess
In our first session I get a clear picture of where your child actually is, using the same practical judgment I use in the classroom every day.
Your child grows
We meet weekly with a personalized plan, and you get regular updates on progress — not just 'it went great.'
For Parents
What changes at home
- Homework time stops being a nightly negotiation — the routine and strategies come from me
- You always know how your child is really doing, in plain language, not report-card code
- A teacher in your corner for school questions: assessments, conferences, curriculum
- Your role shifts back to encourager-in-chief — the job only a parent can do
Testimonials & Trust
Three promises to every family
You will always know what we worked on, what improved, and what comes next — after every session, in plain language.
— My promise on communication
Your child will leave every session having succeeded at something real. Confidence is a goal I plan for, not a side effect I hope for.
— My promise to your child
If tutoring isn't the right tool, or I'm not the right fit, I will tell you — and when your child no longer needs me, that's a win we celebrate.
— My promise on honesty
Parent testimonials are published, with permission, as tutoring families share them — read more about that here.
Service Areas
Where I teach
In-home tutoring is available throughout the South Bay of Los Angeles County, and live online sessions are available everywhere. I'm currently welcoming families in:
- Torrance
- Redondo Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Hermosa Beach
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Lomita
- Gardena
- Lawndale
- Hawthorne
- El Segundo
- Carson
Browse all service areas — including the Harbor Area, western Long Beach, and Torrance's own neighborhoods. Not on the list? If you're nearby, ask — and online tutoring reaches everywhere.
Questions parents ask
Where do sessions take place?
Wherever works best for your family: I come to your home anywhere in the South Bay area of Los Angeles — Torrance, the beach cities, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and surrounding communities — or we meet online in a live, one-on-one video session.
What ages and grades do you tutor?
I work with elementary students from transitional kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade. Those are the years I've taught professionally for more than 13 years, and the years where the right support makes the biggest long-term difference.
Is tutoring only for kids who are struggling?
Not at all. Some of my students are catching up, some are staying on track through a rough patch, and some are advanced learners who need more challenge than the classroom can offer. As a former GATE coordinator, I enjoy both ends of that spectrum.