Locally owned and rooted in Sammamish, WA — 
proudly serving families 
in Issaquah, Redmond, Bellevue, 
and across the Greater Eastside.

Expert tutors for K–12, college students, and lifelong learners.

Support that fits your learning style.
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Whether your student is struggling to keep up, needs help rebuilding confidence, or just wants to get ahead, PLP tutors meet them where they are — and build a plan that fits how they learn best.

why students and families
choose Pine Lake Potential:
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Start strong. Stay confident.
Step into the school year ready.

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Small group and 1:1 summer support

School can be tough on students for a lot of reasons — stress over being ready to learn shouldn’t have to be one of them. Our summer prep programs help new middle and high schoolers build confidence, reduce anxiety, and walk into day one feeling prepared.

Flexible tutoring built around your 
schedule and learning style.
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Know the test. master the strategy. walk in with confidence.

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personalized prep for standardized tests

Test prep at PLP is about more than just practice questions. We help students prepare for a wide range of assessments — from classroom tests to state exams like the SBA, and national standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Our approach focuses on helping students understand how each test works, build smart strategies, and grow the confidence they need to perform under pressure.

STEP INTO YOUR INTERVIEW CONFIDENT & PREPAREd FOR SUCCESS.

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One-on-one coaching for a
once-in-a-lifetime test.

Preparing for the U.S. citizenship test can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. We offer personalized support to help you build knowledge, practice interview questions, and gain confidence. Our tutors work with you at your pace — whether you’re reviewing civics questions or practicing everyday English.

MEET the
Pine Lake PotentiaL

Family
Family owned and proudly-rooted in sammamish, wa

our vision

Grounded in empathy, structure, and results — Pine Lake Potential is built on the belief that every student deserves support that fits who they are and how they learn.

our Promise

Whether your child is struggling, thriving, or somewhere in between, we promise to meet them with empathy, tailor our support to how they learn best, and stay focused on long-term growth — not quick fixes. We don’t just show up for homework help. We show up to build confidence, create structure, and help students feel proud of what they’re capable of.