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Gideon - SW McKinney, TX

Building Confidence Through Academic Mastery

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Schedule your FREE student placement evaluation below. Call us to request a time not listed. That’s one step closer to mastery!

Location Info

(214) 774-2053

8930 TX-121 #578, McKinney, TX 75070

Gideon SW McKinney is located at the NE corner of Hwy 121 and Custer near Target.

Program Info

Weekly Schedule

Regular Class Hours

Monday: 3 PM – 7 PM

Tuesday: 3 PM – 7 PM

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 3 PM – 7 PM

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

New student evaluations are done by appt.

The Central Frisco location is owned and operated by the same owner.

Monthly Pricing

Pricing will be determined after the FREE student placement evaluation. 

FAQs

At what age can my student start attending?
  • We work with students aged four and up who are able to focus for 10-15 minutes.
How many times a week will my student come to the center and for how long is each visit?
  • Most students attend twice a week for center visits and complete Gideon assignments at home the other days. However, you can come once a week or request extra classes for an additional fee.
  • Each center visit is typically 30 minutes per subject to do individual daily assignments, complete any old corrections, and review new material. A Gideon instructor will be at the table with the students to assist as needed. Most students will be seated with a 3:1 student to teacher ratio.
What level of work will my student be doing?
  • During the free placement evaluation, we will find a ‘just right’ point in the Gideon curriculum based on what skills your student shows as mastered in order to fill any holes and gaps in his foundation. Read more about the importance of mastering lower levels HERE. Download a full curriculum listing HERE.
  • Our goal is to build confidence through mastery with progress right from the start to encourage focus and concentration.
Does Gideon work with students with learning differences such as dyslexia?
  • Yes, the Gideon program works well for most students, including those with learning differences. While school must continue on its schedule, we have the luxury of time to allow the student to set the pace and do any extra practice needed to truly master each level. If your student has dyslexia, read THIS to find out why Gideon is a good solution.
Does Gideon work with students with special needs such as autism?
  • Yes, the Gideon program works with many special needs students. We can evaluate further if Gideon is a good fit when we meet your student during the free placement evaluation.
How do we get the MOST out of Gideon?
  • Simply doing the daily work consistently will result in great progress, but review these tips for parents HERE.

Kind words from our Gideon families

Gideon is fantastic! Great program and experienced coaches will definitely help your kids excel at school! We have been going there for a few years and the results have been outstanding!
Andre M.
Andre M.
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Here is my experience …, before joining Gideon, my son was not doing good in Math & Reading, but after joining Gideon especially those workshops made him to excel in both Math & Reading. Now he never gets below 99 percentile in Math. I highly recommend Gideon to kids who want improve their skills in both Math & Reading.
veeresh K.
veeresh K.
1709847346
My 9 year old has been going to Gideon fromlast four years now ..he started off when he was just around 4.5 yrs n now after almost 5 yrs tere he has literally mastered Math above his grade level. The most important part is his love for the subject n also the interest developed by the teachers in the intial stages of learning which is very crucial. His confidence in the subject has increased over the years n today he loves to attend his classes not only for the love for math but also because he has made a special bond wit all his teachers tere. We as parents are extremely proud that our son goes to Gideon n his learning curve is 100%.
Aarti R.
Aarti R.
1709769922
Gideon has been fantastic for my son. He is Pre-K age, reading on a second grade level. The Gideon team has done a great job at not only helping my kid excel academically but also improving his social skills.
Konata W.
Konata W.
1709076304
Since enrolling my child at Gideon, we've seen a significant improvement in both math and English skills, thanks to Aarti and her teachers engaging teaching methods and personalized attention. The learning environment is supportive and well-structured, fostering confidence and academic growth. I highly recommend Gideon!
Veena R
Veena R
1706674833
Aarti and her team have been phenomenal. Gideon has worked wonders for my 7yr old. He started Gideon at the end of 1st grade and his reading level was a 14. He continued through the summer and when he started 2nd grade he was reading at a level 16. Just yesterday his 2nd grade teacher emailed me and said she decided to test his reading level again and these were her words:"At the beginning of the year, Zee was reading at a DRA level 16, which was just a little below where we hope students are at the beginning of the year and my end of year reading goal for him is to be at a level 28, which would put him right on grade level before he went onto Third Grade. I am BEYOND happy to share with you that Zee was reading at a DRA level 24 this week! I know these numbers do not always mean a whole lot, but reading at a 24 means Zee is now perfectly on grade level and has grown beyond what we would expect for middle of the year progress as well!"THANK YOU GIDEON!! THANK YOU AARTI!!
Sherra W.
Sherra W.
1703310269
Amazing staff, very friendly. My daughter picked up her math, reading skills and we can see improvements, good progress and her confident level. I would recommend this center for other kids. Thanks to Aarti and staff members.
Krishnamoorthy J.
Krishnamoorthy J.
1699460640
I am grateful to Gideon staff and management for conducting excellent lessons on Math for my kids. Your methods not just improve their proficiency but also cultivate a deeper sense of timing and punctuality; above all a love of what they do. Thank you dear faculty!
Suman G.
Suman G.
1694025642
It is rightly said “ Experience of the journey matters more than the destination “ and that is true at Gideon. Upon enrolling we got in the appropriate grade level and have seen constant progress. The owner Arti is not boss of the business but a friend of kids and understands their needs. Very supportive environment from all involved making sure our kid gets the right fuel to reach the heights we are hoping for. STAAR and TELPAS results show we made the right decision by joining Gideon
Binal B.
Binal B.
1693962653
My 2 daughters have made so much progress while at Gideon. This is my elder one's 8th year and my younger one's 6th year @Gideon Math and Reading. It has been such a great experience for both of them and are ahead of their grade level at school. Totally recommend for tutoring. 🙂
Sirisha N.
Sirisha N.
1692671011
Aarti and her team are incredible and we love the Gideon curriculum. It helped pinpoint where our kids needed help and support. The system is simple and works. Highly recommend!
Marissa M.
Marissa M.
1683222953
Gideon has transformed my daughters complete way of learning! She is now a straight A student. The staff is professional and courteous! You will not be disappointed with the results.
Kevin J.
Kevin J.
1682640698
We’ve been with Gideon for the past year and a half and it has been a pleasure to see how my daughter has sharpened both her math and reading skills over this time. She’s confident when it comes to reading signs, books beyond her grade and also has become adept at math, asking fun questions and really enjoying her learning experience. Aarti and her team are fantastic and I would recommend them to others looking to have their kids sharpen some of their current skills and learn new techniques at solving problems.
Nikhil S.
Nikhil S.
1677697628
I am so excited my husband found this place for our 7 year old son who was struggling with reading and math. We have been with Aarti @ Gideon in McKinney 121 for a year and a half now. Aarti and her team welcomed our son with open arms. They have implemented different learning techniques in math and reading to help develop him to the second grade level. I really appreciate every effort and how align her program is when it come to our child’s education. I only wish she had a school or academy because there are so many kids that would love and need the support from her and her amazing team.Thank you, McDonald Family!
Constance M.
Constance M.
1669945911
We are so happy with Gideon and its staff. My 5 year old was a non reader when she started 5 months ago and now she can read and write 3 and 4 letters words easily. Her math has also been improving and her counting is amazing. She was very well prepared when she started first grade this year. I would definitely recommend Gideon to all parents.
Sahar A.
Sahar A.
1660261129
Gideon is an excellent place for foundational learning. My daughter's progress is remarkable. The teachers are excellent.
Ntefon J.
Ntefon J.
1659037568
I’m seeing great improvement in my daughter. She is getting quick and making less or no mistakes in Maths. I’m really happy at my decision of choosing Gideon for my daughters. Aarti personally pays attention to each and every student, help students to grow with ease and confidence!
Sidra H.
Sidra H.
1657840508
Great place for kids to learn Math & Reading. My son enjoys doing Gideon and has been taking classes for the past few months. Teachers are very friendly. I would recommend this center.
Ganesh C.
Ganesh C.
1655251019
Gideon has been thus far amazing for my son's development in reading, grammar and math skills. He has grown more confident and has improved a lot in his classwork.The Gideon team especially the owner Aarti has always gone above and beyond to be accommodating and work with my son in his areas of improvement without compromising on quality. I would highly recommend Gideon to any parent!
Shanil M.
Shanil M.
1623337498
My kids love Gideon and working with Aarthi. Their Oral Facts give kids a great foundation in Math. My kids have been greatly benefited by their reading, Grammar and Math programs. I just love the tricks and alternate approach that is provided as a part of their curriculum.
Vidya S.
Vidya S.
1599837122
Gideon is AMAZING!!! We started after several friends raved about the program. We have had the best experience and attended in person and also remote once we moved. The individual attention so beneficial and the instructors are all so good. I would recommend this program to all levels!
Christy C.
Christy C.
1598325463
The staff here focus on the child's progress really well. I've seen this for myself because my younger sibling has improved significantly by going here for the past year. Out of all the learning centers I've been to so far, this is the BEST.
Gamer#12kz
Gamer#12kz
1596555060
Just like any other parents, we were looking for the best tutoring center for our son. We visited numerous centers in the North Texas area but none were to our satisfaction. A few reasons why this center stood out:1. Aarti (Owner and Director)Most of these type of tutoring services are typically run by owners who have never been in Education. Aarti was previously a teacher at one of the most prestigious schools in Dallas area. She has strong experience in Edu and has a keen interest in your kid's success. Her first day consultation was extraordinaire. We strongly suggest parents to get that very first consultation then the rest is history. She will help you map out what needs to be done for your kid post-consultation.Often times, she also shares her experiences as parent and teacher throughout our time with her at Gideon. It has been refreshing to be able to hear her perspectives in Education and in kids in general.2. Learning material itselfWe also find the learning material itself is very engaging compared to others. Our son is a year or two advanced compared to other kids at his age on both math and reading. He started reading when he was 3.5 years old.We also strongly suggest you to start at young age and to start with both Math and Reading.There are NO other tutoring services out there that will come close to this one. Stop wasting your time looking around. It took us a while to locate this one and we sure are glad we are here now.Lastly, the most important key ingredient is also you as a parent. Aarti told us we need to sit down and do this with our kids at home. Yes, this center provides the one-on-one services as well but repetiton and practices are the key. Additionally, we got to spend more time at home with our son while he is doing this homework.Thank you Aarti and Gideon for all you have done for our family!
Johan T.
Johan T.
1582383362
My son started Gideon 3 months back and I am very much impressed by the progress he has made... He has started from just knowing the sounds of letters to reading chapter books and very great progress in Math as well.Gideon has great curriculum in both Math and Reading. Aarti (owner) and the teachers are very accommodating, helpful and great with kids. My son loves to go to Gideon.Homeoworks are easy as well... 20 to 30 mins practice which develop a great routine for kids as well.
Jeyanthi Devi B.
Jeyanthi Devi B.
1582165864
My son loves Gideon. One place that I don't have to drag him to :)Gideon has been great at building a foundation in English language for him. I think the grammar and vocab daily practice is amazing. It looks easy and doesn't make them sweat, but I think going over and over helps him in long term. I see improvementThe team here in McKinney is great and very accommodating. Thanks all!
Gurpreet K.
Gurpreet K.
1582146189
My son has been going to Gideon over a year now. He enjoys the reading material and looks forward to do the homework everyday.We can see the big difference in his reading skill now.Ms. Aarti and her staff are very passionate about kids. Gideon is not only provides the excellent curriculum but also loving environment.Highly recommend this Gideon Center at McKinney location!!
Sie Min L.
Sie Min L.
1581652778
Both my son and daughter goes to this Gideon location. They have improved a lot. Teachers pay close attention to make understand every concept
Prashanthi P.
Prashanthi P.
1581456911
Syllabus is great. I see big improvement in my kid’s math ability.
phani G.
phani G.
1547597649
We are very happy with our son’s progress over the time he has been to Gideon. Great curriculum! We highly recommend this place.
Sherill M.
Sherill M.
1544841286
Our 8 year-old daughter has been going to the Gideon Central Frisco location at Preston and Stonebrook for the last 4 years. When Ms. Aarti opened her second location in McKinney which is closer to our home, we didn’t hesitate to move our daughter there immediately. The Gideon focus on core Math and reading fundamentals have really gone a long way in helping shape our daughter’s educational journey through school. Given our confidence in Ms. Aarti and her staff, we also enrolled our 5 year-old at the McKinney location this year. Within a few months, she has greatly improved on her reading and math skills as well. Ms. Aarti herself is a personable, available and engaged teacher and great at providing feedback and answering questions which is extremely helpful for us as parents. Both our kids are happy working and learning from her staff. I highly recommend Gideon for providing strong fundamentals and a well-balanced education to kids along with regular school.
Arun A.
Arun A.
1536700282
I’m really happy with gideon. My son improved so much and they took good care of him definitely recommend to my friends
Yagna M.
Yagna M.
1532042814
I have taken my boys to Gideon for almost a year now, and the results are excellent. The teachers are always happy to help the students when they need help.
Rita R.
Rita R.
1530204929
My pre-k daughter really wanted to learn to read and she didn't want to learn from me. Gideon has an amazing program that caters to all ages. They had engaging materials and my daughter loved going to class. I highly recommend Gideon for any age level.
Melissa W.
Melissa W.
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Building confidence through academic mastery

Aarti Dewan | Owner/Director

Meet Aarti, owner and director of Gideon Math and Reading Center in SW McKinney, TX! A proud graduate of SMU’s teaching certification program, Aarti is dedicated to providing the best math and reading programs in SW McKinney. Aarti has experience in public and private schools during her education career and knows the importance of building solid math and reading foundations. She has taken her passion for education and poured it into her learning center in SW McKinney. She also owns the Central Frisco location. She and her husband, Diwakar, have 2 children who were enrolled in the Gideon programs.

Unlock the potential of your child through our individualized math tutoring in SW McKinney. The Gideon Math program is tailored to build confidence by improving your child’s math skills step by step. With our systematic phonics in the Gideon Reading program, your child will learn to read and build literacy skills. Our reading tutoring in SW McKinney also improves comprehension and grammar. Gideon programs are designed to make school easy and go beyond grade level. We also provide special needs tutoring in SW McKinney and work with a variety of students, including autistic. All students work at their own pace.

We know you want to be confident in your child’s education in SW McKinney. To do that, you need a proven system designed to keep your child’s learning on track. Gideon Math and Reading programs in SW McKinney have children spend just 15 minutes a day along with twice weekly center visits to achieve academic success.

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