Starfish Tutoring

Starfish Tutoring is a tutoring service in Everett, WA, specializing in personalized academic support for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Serving families across Snohomish and King County, the business offers one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, math (K-3 only), handwriting, study skills, executive functioning, and social skills. With 15 years of experience teaching in the Seattle, Northshore, and Everett public school districts, Starfish Tutoring focuses particularly on neurodivergent learners, including those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. The owner, Stephanie Love, founded the business in 2016 after stepping away from classroom Special Education to pursue more individualized teaching opportunities. Known for her patient, joyful, and empathetic approach, she creates a safe, engaging environment where children feel seen and supported. The business holds a perfect 5.00 rating, reflecting consistent positive feedback from families who appreciate her ability to build confidence and foster a love of learning in students who struggle in traditional settings.

Stephanie Love, the founder and lead tutor, brings a deeply personal understanding to her work. Having experienced undiagnosed ADHD as a child, masking her struggles through careful performance, she developed a profound empathy for students who feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. Her teaching philosophy centers on self-compassion, acceptance, and the belief that all children can learn, just not at the same pace or in the same way. She uses a range of evidence-based curricula, including materials focused on reading, writing, and spelling, while integrating behavioral and emotional support strategies tailored to each child’s needs. Her sessions often include playful, interactive methods that reduce anxiety and make learning enjoyable, earning praise from parents who describe her as encouraging, energetic, and transformative for their children.

Starfish Tutoring maintains a strong digital presence, with a website that is cleanly structured and optimized for search engines, making it easy for families in Everett and surrounding areas to find reliable, specialized academic support. The business is rooted in a local community context, operating from the Silver Lake neighborhood in Everett, and continues to serve families seeking compassionate, individualized education for neurodivergent learners.