Our Beginnings
Where It All Began
It all started during my college days, when I began tutoring students to support myself. Being close to their age, I naturally became more of a friend than just a teacher. Over dinners with their families and one-on-one conversations, students would open up about school, friends, and their struggles.
Some excelled with ease, scoring 90%+, while others hovered around 60-80% or struggled just to pass. Their pain stayed with me, and I kept asking myself: What truly makes the difference between an “average” and a “high-scoring” student? How can we help them better?
Lessons from Teaching 200+ Students
Over 10 years of teaching 200+ students, one truth became clear: no two students are the same. Each had unique patterns, strengths, and struggles. I noticed:
- Students enjoyed learning equally in the beginning, but diverged once concepts grew complex.
- The biggest difference wasn't in intelligence but it was in the support system they had.
- Even small gaps like delayed help or inconsistent practice widened over time, creating big performance differences.
I saw students who studied 8–10 hours a day but achieved little, while others scored well with fewer hours. It wasn't about effort alone, it was about how that effort was guided.
The Hidden Barriers to Success
The challenges weren't just about exams or subjects - they were about behavioral and environmental factors:
- Timely Help: Students who didn't get support when stuck fell behind quickly.
- Consistency: Just 1 hour of steady study each day could mean a 20-30% difference in scores.
- Balanced Guidance: Even small gaps like delayed help or inconsistent practice widened over time, creating big performance differences.
What Does Matter?
"It's not about which school or coaching a child attends. If that were the case, every school would only have high performers. It's not simply about the teacher either - yes, good teachers matter, but even the best teachers have students with all levels of performance.
The truth lies in the little things. Did the child receive help at the very moment they needed it? Was that help delivered with patience and care? What were their early learning experiences like - were they encouraged, guided, and supported? Did they find empathy when they felt discouraged? And most importantly, who was there to sit beside them, consistently, through the ups and downs?
These seemingly small moments compound over time. They are what truly shape whether a student becomes high-performing or struggles along the way"
From Insights to STUDYtable
These realizations shaped my vision: every child deserves to experience the joy of learning-that spark when a concept clicks, that smile when they solve a question on their own.
With STUDYtable, we're building a space where students don't just prepare for exams, but grow with the right balance of guidance, support, and joy.
Because learning should feel less like a burden and more like an achievement worth smiling about.
With a vision for joyful learning, I proudly
present to you - STUDYtable.
Bittu Kumar
Founder, STUDYtable
