Mike Shenk and his team of tutors are top notch! Mike is very careful about the tutors he hires as they all have advanced degrees and proven success in their profession. Mike's also very careful about matching his tutors with students as these tutors come into the student's home each week -- which makes the experience much more custom and personalized for the child. Over time, these tutors can become role models -- and even life coaches -- for the child. Learning Cycle Tutors has a great reputation in my community and track record of providing results for students. In fact, I see them recommended my parents on our HOA's Facebook page often. I highly recommend them. read more

Mike has been tutoring our daughter in math since the day he opened his doors (at least a year and a half now). He's always on time, really knows his stuff (all adult tutors with degrees), helps my daughter tremendously (she finally started passing STAAR tests!), is easy to talk to, and the billing is a cinch! We also needed a chemistry tutor this year and Cheryl was equally wonderful! The best thing is that they come to my house...so no extra after school driving & I can keep working on my stuff without having to pack everything up and sit in my car waiting. I would definitely give them 10 stars if I could. We're planning on staying with this company for the duration of my daughter's high school career. read more

I am a full time working mom so I needed a tutoring service I felt confident in and one that could accommodate mine and my child's schedule. My daughter had reached a level where I just could no longer provide the assistance she needed for math. Not only did I not know the material well enough to teach it, I didn't have the time to drive her to tutor sessions. Plus, we had the challenge of "butting" heads that mothers and teenage daughters routinely face. Enter Mike Shenk of Learning Cycle Tutors to the rescue! He helped fill the gaps my daughter needed to be a successful student! Mike at the "helm" defused the friction we had when I tried to tutor her myself. He helped her grasp the concepts of her lessons. While easing tensions and learning the material is important, the encouragement he gave her to believe in her own capabilities to succeed has been the most impactful. She now has an A in her math class and we've reached a point where she is doing the work on her own. Mike is very dependable, knowledgeable, professional and has been a great influence on my kids (my son is now also utilizing his services). I've recommended LCT to friends and they've experienced the same results as me. I highly recommend LCT. read more

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for Mike Shenk and his team at Learning Cycle Tutors. Mike's company was recommended to me by a friend after expressing some frustration (aka "mom venting") with my son's current level of progress and attention in math. My friend recommended Learning Cycle Tutors and mentioned the fact that they provide in-home services. As a dedicated mom of three middle-schoolers, but also a busy publishing professional, I appreciated the fact that I didn't need to add "one more thing" to our already hectic schedule. I met with Mike for our initial consultation and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Learning Cycle Tutors only hires educators with either a Bachelor's or Master's degree and teaching experience. Mike was real, encouraging, and clearly passionate about his business. After discussing my child's particular strengths and weaknesses, Mike recommended a tutor (Paula M.) who might best meld with my child's learning style and needs. My own son, while bright, struggles with ADHD, and any caring parent who has a child with this issue, knows there are certain motivations that can affect the child's desire to learn. It's not that they can't learn, it's instilling within that child a "desire" to learn. We've used "cookie cutter" academic support tutors before, but within seconds of our first session with Paula M. (our matched-tutor), it became clear that she understood the particular struggles of children who CAN learn, but perhaps need a bit of motivation to WANT to learn and actually DO the work in an organized fashion. After nearly five months of weekly tutoring, I am happy to say that these weekly tutoring sessions are not only welcomed into our home, but anticipated by my son!! Paula M. has become a family friend and truly an extension of the network of educators (ourselves included) becoming a positive influence on my child. My son has not only shown tremendous gains in academic performance, he now "believes" he can do the work. He's developing confidence in his skills and passed all of the state examinations. At tutoring time, there is no gripe and no grumble. I am able to still parent my son, but my relationship with Learning Cycle Tutors has taken away the struggles we've had when it came to teaching / learning support at home. Best of all, my child looks forward to learning! As a parent, this is wonderful to witness. If you've ever experienced what poor self-esteem can do for a child's academic performance, you know achieving this level of belief in one's competency can make all the difference in that child's academic success. I give Learning Cycle Tutors my FULL and heartfelt recommendation. They've become partners in education for my child and my family and we look forward to years of continued growth and success. read more

Erika was my sons tutor for math for his 6th grade year. He finished the year with an A and an excellence in math award. She really helped him fully understand and succeed. I would highly recommend them. read more

David did a great job tutoring my daughter in AP Physics. He was very patient and helpful. He would explain the complex problems making them much easier for her to grasp and understand. I highly recommend David for tutoring. read more