We are a nationally franchised tutoring center helping K-12 students succeed in reading and writing, math, school studies, test prep (SAT, PSAT, ACT, ISEE, etc.), and college applications. Our teachers work with students one-to-one to provide individualized tutoring. SpiderSmart, the national brand, has been tutoring students in ELAR, math and other subjects since 1989. History Established in 2017. The first SpiderSmart was founded in Virginia in 1989 and eventually became an international franchise. SpiderSmart of West U/River Oaks began offering the SpiderSmart reading and writing program as well as tutoring in math and test prep in the summer of 2017.