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Zearn is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization behind Zearn Math, the top-rated K-8 math learning platform. Rated “Strong” (Tier 1) by Evidence for ESSA, Zearn Math is used by 1 in 4 elementary-school students and more than 1 million middle-school students nationwide. Everything we do is driven by the belief that every kid is a math kid. read more
Zearn Company Culture
Zearn Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Zearn's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
CRetention
CCEO Rating
C-Leadership
C-Manager
C-Zearn CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Shalinee Sharma
67 /100
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Diversity at Zearn
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Zearn
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Zearn have rated Perks And Benefits, Leadership, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Zearn eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
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Zearn employees are 0% more likely to recommend Zearn as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 0% | Passives |
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Working at Zearn
Working at Zearn is rated below average by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Zearn employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Zearn’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Zearn was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Zearn
C-
Overall Company Culture at Zearn is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
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Zearn ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterZearn Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Zearn employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Zearn improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Zearn Employees
- What do you like best about your company?Zearn is truly mission-driven and you feel it every day you come to work. Not just the passion you feel across the organization, but priorities are anchored around impact and you never feel like you are working on something with no purpose.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The emphasis on work life balance with benefits like unlimited PTO and a two week holiday closure for the whole company to rest and reset at the end of the year.
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was never left wondering what the next step would be or where I stand in the process. There was just a lot of transparency and respect for my time. Everyone was also so warm and passionate about the work and I knew it was the right place for me after the 2nd interview.
Constructive Feedback From Zearn Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?The communication was confusing and redundant. They have no idea what other departments are doing.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Listen to customer and student reviews.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Honestly culture at this company is warped
Zearn Company Information
Zearn Company Overview
Zearn is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization behind Zearn Math, the top-rated K-8 math learning platform. Rated “Strong” (Tier 1) by Evidence for ESSA, Zearn Math is used by 1 in 4 elementary-school students and more than 1 million middle-school students nationwide. Everything we do is driven by the belief that every kid is a math kid.
Zearn Mission, Vision & Values
Zearn Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire generations of children who love learning math.
Zearn Vision Statement
All kids are math kids.
Zearn Values
- Math is for everyone. And role models matter. All kids should be able to see someone like themselves in math learning.
- Math is more than memorization. Anchoring abstract concepts in pictures and the concrete leads to deep understanding
- Mistakes are magic. We learn by trying to do things we can't do yet.
- There’s more than “one right way. Exploring different ways to solve problems unlocks creativity with math.
- Math is a few big ideas. And there’s always a way in. When kids learn math as a few big ideas rather than a series of tricks, they can tackle any prob
| Headquarter | P.O. Box 20 New York City, NY 10116 United States of America |
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| Website | www.about.zearn.org |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.zearn.org/jobs/ |
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Zearn Competitors
Zearn competitors include DreamBox Learning and IXL Learning. Zearn ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Zearn compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Zearn Employees
26 employees at Zearn have reviewed Zearn across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 26 Zearn employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Zearn are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Zearn, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Zearn are not very pleased with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Zearn are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Zearn believe the environment at Zearn is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Zearn is bureaucratic. About 39% of the employees at Zearn work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Zearn are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Zearn - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Zearn is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Zearn employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Zearn KPIs and OKRs
At Zearn 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Zearn's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Zearn employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Zearn CEO & Leadership
Zearn CEO - Shalinee Sharma
67 /100
Shalinee’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Shalinee in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Shalinee Sharma’s employees rank Zearn in the Bottom 40% for Retention, in the Bottom 35% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 35% for Manager.
Zearn Leadership
The Zearn Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Shalinee Sharma, Chief Technology Officer Christopher Wong, and Chief Marketing Officer Neena H
Shalinee Sharma CEO / President
Shalinee Sharma serves as the CEO / President of Zearn.
Christopher Wong Chief Technology Officer
Christopher Wong serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Zearn. Christopher started at Zearn in June of 2012.... read more
Leigha Donovan Chief Product Officer
Leigha Donovan serves as the Chief Product Officer of Zearn.
Stephanie Ely Chief Academic Officer
Stephanie Ely serves as the Chief Academic Officer of Zearn.
Diversity & Inclusion at Zearn
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Zearn across various culture dimensions.
Zearn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Zearn Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Zearn PTO
Zearn's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Zearn's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Zearn
What is Zearn address?
Zearn location is at P.O. Box 20
Who is the CEO of Zearn?
Zearn CEO is Shalinee Sharma, their score by employees is 67
Who are Zearn competitors?
Zearn main competitors are DreamBox Learning, IXL Learning
What are the benefits at Zearn?
Zearn perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Gym Membership / Reimbursement & Work From Home Policy
Who is Zearn leadership?
Christopher Wong, Neena H & Leigha Donovan are part of Zearn leadership, Shalinee Sharma is the CEO
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