Testimonials

Clients Listed here (and many others) are happy to provide references; contact information is available upon request!

  • When our daughter struggled to learn to read during COVID, we hired Guide on the Side to oversee home schooling. Nancy provided in-person instruction herself, and connected us with two additional tutors; their support allowed our daughter to return to school the following year academically prepared and feeling good about herself as a student.

    Faren A. parent of elementary school student

  • As an older, non-traditional student applying to medical school, I knew I would need guidance. Nancy suggested ways for me to fill in gaps in cultural competency, edited essays, helped me prepare for interviews and celebrated when I got into one of my top choices. Her assistance was invaluable!

    Reid A. medical school coaching client

  • Nancy worked with all three of my children, each with very different needs. She met each of them where they were and gave them the things they needed to feel—and be—successful; I couldn’t be more grateful!

    Adriana L. parent of high school students

  • To my editor and idea partner, Nancy Karmiller, my deep gratitude for the steadfast and wholehearted energy you gave to [my book], for the experience you brought and the conversations we had that helped bring these characters, and the book’s message, to life. Kevin M. book editing client

  • I love studying English with Nancy. She is always caring and makes sure that I understand everything we study.

    Yukari K. English Language Learning client

  • I’ve known Nancy since I was in high school. I always say that she taught me to read, because she taught me to be comfortable with academic language, to decode text I didn’t immediately understand. Nancy has worked with several of my own children, mentoring them and assisting them in subjects ranging from algebra to health, language arts to Spanish, and connecting them with other tutors as needed. To me as a parent her support has been invaluable.

    Shanna K. former student and parent of middle school and high school students