Executive Functions
Executive functions are the set of skills that help students plan, get started, stay organized, and follow through. When those skills lag, grades suffer even when the understanding is there.
The short answer
Executive functions tutoring/coaching helps students build planning, time management, organization, task initiation, working memory, and self-monitoring habits. WorldWise Tutoring teaches these skills one-on-one, usually alongside the student's real coursework, in person in Illinois and Texas or online.
Missing or late assignments, an overflowing backpack, last-minute cramming, "I didn't know it was due," or hours of homework that should take one.
Skills stick when they're practiced on current assignments - so our tutors build systems inside actual classes. This improves grades across different courses and years.
Support is gradually handed back to the student, with the goal that they no longer need us.
Success story · Executive functions
No. Many students without any diagnosis benefit. Executive functioning skills develop at different rates, and they can be taught.
Personalized 1:1 tutoring · In-person in IL & TX · Online worldwide
We take time to understand what's really going on, hand-match the student with an experienced educator, and build the knowledge and skills underneath the raised grades/scores - all in one steady coaching relationship.
Live online sessions and in-person sessions in Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, including the surrounding suburbs.
Online worldwideWhat parents see
Most families come to us for one subject or one test. Usually there's a learning habit underneath - how a student plans, starts, studies, or recovers. The right educator provides tailored support for the student's assignments, while strengthening the student's underlying processes at the same time.
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What we help with
A personalized approach to tutoring, with learning and life skills built into every lesson, so students become confident, independent lifelong learners and grow into competent and conscious leaders.
In person in Illinois & Texas
Our tutors meet students at or near home or school in and around Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, suburbs included. Every tutor lives in Illinois or Texas. Discounted online tutoring is available worldwide.
What families told us
100% of surveyed families said they would recommend WorldWise Tutoring.
Based on 24 family survey responses collected in 2020.
From the same 24 family survey responses collected in 2020.
Academic outcomes
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For colleges, schools, & companies
Tutoring for a student cohort, or a benefit for employees?
Tell us what's happening. We'll help identify the right fit.
Find the right tutorThe short answer
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In-person sessions at or near home and/or school. Every tutor here lives in the area. Don't see your town? Just ask.
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School names are listed for reference only. WorldWise Tutoring is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these schools.
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Subjects
Schools, counselors, and organizations in our community.
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Refer a family
Refer a new family! Once the new family completes their first 5 hours of tutoring, the referring family receives 1 free hour of tutoring.
This offer is for WorldWise client families. WorldWise tutors have a separate referral program.
Refer a family ↗The referral form opens in a new tab.
The easiest way to refer them: copy this message and text or email it to them. Edit it however you like.
Tutoring in the age of AI
AI tools can explain a concept, check a solution, and generate practice questions in seconds, and we teach students to use them well. But a correct explanation was never the hard part of learning. The hard part is human work:
The short answer
Is a tutor still worth it when students have AI? For many students, yes. AI responds to whatever a student asks. A tutor notices what they don't ask:
Then they build skills, accountability, and confidence over time.
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A WorldWise educator
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We don't ban it and we don't let it do the thinking. Tutors model responsible use and help families set clear expectations with a student's school policies.
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Use AI for answers. Use WorldWise for vast and meaningful learning.
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Our prices are personalized to each student's needs, just like our tutoring. Rates depend on the type of support, tutor expertise, and format.
Every session gives back: $1 of every $50 spent with WorldWise funds free tutoring through Educate. Radiate. Elevate., our founder's 501(c)(3) for under-resourced students in Illinois and Texas.
Reviews & success stories
Every student is different; we never guarantee a grade, score, or admission.
What families told us
100% of surveyed families said they would recommend WorldWise Tutoring.
Based on 24 family survey responses collected in 2020. Names are shortened to protect privacy.
From the same 24 family survey responses collected in 2020.
Academic outcomes
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Refer a new family! Once the new family completes their first 5 hours of tutoring, the referring family receives 1 free hour of tutoring.
For WorldWise client families. WorldWise tutors have a separate referral program.
Our tutors
Every WorldWise tutor is enrolled in or has completed college (many hold master's degrees or PhDs) and all have real teaching experience. Every tutor lives in Illinois or Texas and can work with students in person.
Tutors learn the WorldWise proven-effective methodology for teaching students metacognition, executive functions, and interpersonal skills - alongside their academic and/or test prep tutoring.
We weigh expertise, experience, schedule, location, and personality. You receive the bios of handpicked tutors to choose from.
Every tutor lives in Illinois or Texas and can meet students in person. Choose a city to see local tutor profiles.
Our founder
Lindsey Wander taught STEM to middle-school students in California before moving to Chicago and starting WorldWise in 2011. Her goal: help students improve grades and scores while building the skills to become confident, independent lifelong learners.
Today Lindsey leads methodology and matching standards, and a network of trained educators delivers high-quality tutoring in person in Illinois and Texas and online worldwide.
Fun facts
Tutoring services for colleges, universities, & schools
One partner for tutoring, test preparation, and academic-success coaching for a defined cohort. We scope the program with you, hand-match qualified educators, and report on attendance and progress.
From a college partner
"World Wise Tutoring provided exceptional GRE training to our students whose scores rose dramatically from their first practice test to their last. We are so grateful for the time and flexibility that WWT offered us, as well as accessible lessons on an intuitive platform with kind, responsive, and experienced tutors."
"WorldWise is one of the most professional businesses I have worked with in my 30+ years of practicing law. Lindsey Wander is the consummate professional."
"Know that your work helped me get into the school of my dreams and the number one program in the world for what I do. Also, you helped me get a fully funded PhD program."
"My daughter is at Purdue and still used her for Calculus (online tutoring) during her freshman year. Lindsey really cares about her students."
The short answer
WorldWise Tutoring provides tutoring and academic support for schools, colleges, and education programs: one-on-one and small-group tutoring, test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT), and executive functions coaching. Programs run in person in Illinois and Texas or online, with program pricing and progress reporting.
Targeted tutoring and coaching for first-generation, at-risk, or probation cohorts, to support persistence and retention.
Academic support that helps funded students stay on track, from gateway courses to graduate-school applications.
Educators experienced with ADHD, dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges, aligned with existing accommodations.
GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT preparation for pre-law, pre-med, and graduate-bound students.
Short, intensive programs that build study skills and close content gaps before the term begins.
Extended support for students who need more than the classroom can provide, including entrance-exam prep.
One-page overview
A printable summary of our program for colleges, universities, and schools - easy to share with colleagues and decision-makers.
Download the overview (PDF) ↗Yes. Online programs are available for institutions anywhere; in-person sessions are available in Illinois and Texas.
We quote program or cohort pricing based on the number of students, hours, format, and reporting needs, rather than consumer hourly rates.
Yes. We match students with educators experienced in ADHD, dyslexia, processing differences, and executive functioning challenges, and align with your disability-services office.
Typically attendance, session focus, and progress toward goals. We agree on reporting during scoping.
Yes. Many partners start with one term and one group of students, then expand.
Community impact, built in
$1 of every $50 in program fees goes to Educate. Radiate. Elevate., our founder's 501(c)(3) that provides no-cost tutoring to under-resourced students in grades 6-12 in Illinois and Texas. This supports a college access pipeline, and it's easy to cite in community engagement, DEI, and grant reporting.
Donor-advised funds welcome. Gifts to Educate. Radiate. Elevate. may be recommended from a DAF (EIN 85-3926290) and may be tax-deductible. Please check with a tax advisor.
Alumni and donor gifts. Alumni, board members, and advancement donors can sponsor seats directly, often matched by their employers.
Goes to our programs team, separate from family intake.
Our programs team will reply to schedule a scoping conversation.
Want to follow up sooner? Text us at (559) 343-3134 or email [email protected].
Tutoring benefits for companies & employers
When a child is struggling in school, a parent carries it into work. WorldWise gives employees personally matched tutoring, test prep, and executive functions coaching for their children. WorldWise also offers ESL lessons, college and scholarship application assistance, and professional development for staff.
Plan a programOne-page overview (PDF) ↗
"WorldWise is one of the most professional businesses I have worked with in my 30+ years of practicing law. Lindsey Wander is the consummate professional."
"I was relieved knowing that my son's tutor was there to help him keep his grades up, prepare for the ACT and SAT, and complete college applications - which alleviated a lot of stress for me and his father."
"For me, the fact that [our tutor] is available on the weekend is extremely helpful. And it's been really helpful that [our tutor] has been flexible with times and has also made herself available for sessions even on days she did not originally state she was available."
The short answer
WorldWise Tutoring offers an employee tutoring benefit for companies: employer-funded or employer-arranged one-on-one tutoring, test prep, college-application support, and executive functions coaching for employees' children, plus ESL, higher education, and professional-skills lessons for staff. Sessions are in person in Illinois and Texas or online, and programs can start small and grow.
Employer-funded tutoring hours per family, used for any subject, test, or skill.
A set group of families for one term, so you can measure uptake and satisfaction.
Priority matching and preferred terms, with employees paying directly.
English-language, communication, and study-skills lessons for employees themselves.
One-page overview
A printable summary of the WorldWise family tutoring benefit - easy to share with HR, benefits, and leadership teams.
Download the overview (PDF) ↗Access to hand-matched tutors for employees' children for academics, test prep, executive functions coaching, and college applications, plus optional ESL, higher education, and professional skills lessons for staff.
Yes. Online tutoring is available to employees anywhere; in-person tutoring is available in Illinois and Texas.
No. Family details stay between WorldWise and the family. Employers receive quarterly utilization reports, not personal or academic details about any child.
We start with a conversation about your goals, then recommend a full program or a smaller first term, with agreed measures of uptake and satisfaction.
Program pricing depends on the number of families, hours, and whether the employer funds hours or arranges preferred access.
Giving that counts twice
Every benefit session funds free tutoring through Educate. Radiate. Elevate., our founder's 501(c)(3) for under-resourced students in grades 6-12 in Illinois and Texas. That gives your HR, CSR, and ESG teams one program to report on.
Donor-advised funds welcome. Gifts to Educate. Radiate. Elevate. may be recommended from a DAF (EIN 85-3926290) and may be tax-deductible. Please check with a tax advisor.
Impact reporting. Sessions funded and students served each quarter, formatted for CSR and ESG reports.
Goes to our programs team, separate from family intake.
Want to follow up sooner? Text us at (559) 343-3134 or email [email protected].
Tell us what's happening and share any practice scores. We'll recommend the right support and hand-pick the right tutor, in person or online.
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Podcasts & articles
Our founder and CEO shares what she's learned about learning, parenting, education, and entrepreneurship in articles, podcasts, radio, and live shows.
Articles reflect details, such as prices, at the time they were published.
Received - thank you
Questions about your request? Text us at (559) 343-3134.
Got it. For the fastest match, the full needs questionnaire covers subjects and what's been tried before.
Thank you. $1 of every $50 you spend with us funds free tutoring through Educate. Radiate. Elevate.
Open the questionnaireQuestions before you start? Email [email protected]. Ready to begin? Find the right tutor. Want to join our team? We hire tutors who live in Illinois or Texas and can work with students in person. Apply to tutor.
Apply to tutor
WorldWise educators get students matched to their strengths, training in our methods for metacognition, executive functions, and interpersonal skills, and a team that handles scheduling and billing.
We review every application and will email you about next steps.
Notes our tutors shared after first sessions.
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