About the Smart Barn

Born from Experience

The Smart Barn was founded in Olympia in 2014, but we're not a new kid on the block. For 14 years, our director Diane Carney owned and operated University Tutoring, Seattle's oldest, independently-owned tutoring company. For over 5 years, Diane also ran the Olympia Branch of University Tutoring, which gave rise to the idea for the Smart Barn. Diane saw the need for a business consulting and academic tutoring service 100% dedicated to the South Puget Sound area. Diane teamed up with incredible, dedicated people, and the Smart Barn was born.

Our Focus is You

The Smart Barn specializes in highly customized, one-to-one and small group instruction. You're given the attention you deserve and the tools you need to learn and succeed. Our goal is to provide a place where you can come to think clearly, ask questions and brainstorm, or get new perspectives. Best of all, the Smart Barn is judgement free, so you can ask all of your questions and get thoughtful answers.

From our first meeting and intake interview to our final exit survey, your well being is our number one priority.