My daughters (third and fifth grade) transitioned to FCPS at the start of the 2024-25 academic…read moreyear. Due to differences from their previous school in both teaching style and curriculum, both children needed additional support in mathematics. We have had such an excellent experience with Tutoring in Fairfax we have continued sessions throughout the summer and now into this next academic year- both students are excelling in their math classes and exhibiting confidence in their skills. For anyone seeking tutoring I would highly recommend Tutoring in Fairfax- the team that runs this organization has been highly responsive and efficient and the girls think the world of their tutor Marvin. The cost of quality tutoring in NoVA is significant but, in this case, I would say you absolutely receive what is promised. They offer both group and individual tutoring and they are truly invested in your satisfaction and in your student's experience.

Our family highly recommends Tutoring in Fairfax (TIF). My 6 YO has been doing one-on-one with…read moreLaleh and her staff (rotating among Marvin, Giselle, Maryann, Jared) for a little over a year now and we've seen major, tangible results. They were able to hone his strengths and focus on areas needing improvement. They make learning fun and instill discipline at the same time. I've looked at other tutoring places but we chose TIF because aside from the amazing staff, principles, and depth of learning, the place is very conducive for individualized and focused learning --- they have separate rooms to help the students get 100% of attention. Laleh also makes time for parent interaction; you don't feel rushed when talking with her and she's a good listener and will work with the parents. It helps a lot that Zach, who manages the front office is always on top of things (scheduling changes, etc.). Plus, they offer a lot of flexibility in cancelling lessons ahead of time for any reason and will not charge you (unlike in others where you are locked in). If you are looking for quality for your kiddos, this is definitely the place to go.

C2 is a warming environment even at the beginning of my sessions. Bianca made my experience the…read moremost welcoming as she shows that she truly cares for my success and my future. The tutors are so helpful because there are tutors who specialize in specific areas so you can literally get help in any subject from experienced tutors. They helped a lot in my SAT Prep and provided me with many practice tests.

was surprised how effective C2 Education is to my 2 younger sisters. One of them got accepted to…read moreVirginia Tech and the youngest one got accepted to Thomas Jefferson HS as a sophomore. First of all, I admire C2 schedule flexibility. My youngest sister has a very complicated schedule because she swims for 2 swim teams and has to practice everyday in different times. But C2 worked out her schedule very well. All the teachers are very enthusiastic to help them reach their goals using many different materials. Within not too long time, my youngest sister improved 400 points on her overall SAT score. I really appreciate C2 and their staff s help.

Parents beware! I'm…read moreposting this message to share my experience with Professional Tutoring, LLC and to warn parents to be careful about providing your credit card information to this company. No matter how nice or persuasive the owner of the business is (and believe me she is very persuasive), do not provide your credit card information. Once you do, they will charge your credit card even if you tell them to stop charging. This is exactly what happened to me. I'm sorry that I have to post this negative report. I am not one to do this type of thing, but in this case, I believe I was really treated badly and unfairly. I normally assume positive intent when I deal with people or with businesses, that's what I did this time too. But unfortunately, my assumption was wrong about Professional Tutoring LLC. Although, I have reached out to the owner multiple times and nicely requested for them not charge my credit card and for them to refund the amount they have already charged, they always refer to a contract and refuse to discuss. All the niceness and the care they exhibited to get us to sign-up disappeared fast! They have now charged me $900+ for services not rendered! So, parents beware! Sossena

Julia Ross tutoring has been a lifesaver in the age of Covid. Learning virtually on a laptop in…read moreyour bedroom at home is very difficult. Meeting once a week with a tutor to review homework, assignments, and have questions answered by a real person has been invaluable. Our son has not only NOT fallen behind, but has gotten ahead!

I took the 8-week summer SAT prep course with Jen, and with her help, I got a score of 1550 on the…read moreDigital SAT (DSAT) on my first attempt! This score was a massive 300-point improvement from my PSAT that I took the year before. Initially, Jen's class helped me to familiarize myself and solve the different types of reading, grammar, and math questions, giving me the initial bump to the 1450 range on a practice test. Then, she taught me to be more vigilant regarding the more deceptive questions, ultimately allowing me to get consistent scores in the mid to high 1500s on the College Board practice SATs. Throughout the process, Jen was very accommodating and answered all of my and my parent's questions about the DSAT. I highly recommend this class to students at all levels looking to improve their scores and can't thank Jen enough for my improvement.

Disclaimer: This is the first negative review I have ever written. I have never left a negative…read morereview online, only positive when I'm happy with a business but due to how horrible my experience was with this business, I had to inform others. Prep with Jen is not really prep with "Jen". I went by the Google reviews not realizing that the most recent review was over a year ago... If you are interested in private lessons, be prepared to pay $110+ for an hour and you aren't even getting sessions with Jen. She subcontracts her sessions out to other tutors and has very little oversight over the sessions other than her being cc'd on the summary emails. They don't record sessions (even my son's wyznat tutors record sessions!), and her tutors are not as qualified or engaging as she is. She picks up the phone and talks a lot with you before you sign up, builds a personal plan and approach but once you drop thousands of dollars on her packages, she disappears and only reappears when the tutor summons her over an extremely trivial issue (rescheduling class time requests in our case). She isn't interested in customer service and is only concerned with maximizing her tutors schedule with clients. I would not recommend at all - not only was the tutor not worth the rate, her customer service was horrible after we signed the contract UPDATE: In response to Jen's response, her claims are bogus. Her tutor wasn't happy that we asked to reschedule 3 times out of 8 sessions because of 1 time having the flu , one time a serious car accident and 1 time an unforeseeable conflict! Rather than picking up the phone and discussing with the family, Jen claimed my son was unengaged which was absolute lies! How non empathetic is that?! My son is an honors student with 4.3 GPA so forgive me if I think you're claims are bogus... She has zero evidence to back up her below claims, as my sons score already improved but majorly due to his own studying and not because of her tutors sessions which pretty much was a project management approach of watching my son complete assignments rather than truly explaining concepts. Although we accommodated changes in timing by her tutor for 5 sessions, her tutor for some reason didn't appreciate 3 reschedules and then made these bogus claims of unegagement to Jen that she decided to not even validate with the family. If you want personalized instruction with a tutoring organization that is invested in your personal success, this isn't the place for you.

Kristen Sheridan is an amazing clarinet teacher! I have studied with Kristen, and taught clarinet…read morealongside her and she is truly the definition of what a clarinet teacher should be. She gives 100% to her students, and will do whatever it takes to help them succeed. From beginners to the collegiate level, Kristen knows how to help and support her students! After studying with Kristen, my colleagues noticed a huge difference in my technique and sound. She has been one of the most influential teachers in my life, and I can honestly say that I would not have gotten in to a top ranked graduate clarinet performance program without her. If you are looking for a clarinet teacher for your child, or even for yourself, look no further!

Without a doubt, Kristen Sheridan is a phenomenal private clarinet teacher and you would be…read morehard-pressed to find a better all-around music and educational mentor. I studied with Mrs. Sheridan for over three years and I can honestly say that I have her to thank for much of my musical success. Lessons with her are always entertaining, exciting, insightful, and best of all, enjoyable. I have come across very few music teachers who are able to make lessons consistently engaging and fun while effective and Mrs. Sheridan is certainly one of them. She knows how to train and push you to your full potential while never leaving you feeling discouraged. Her insight on clarinet playing is inspiring and she is able to prepare you for anything (playing for fun, school-band music, chamber playing, gig performances, ensemble auditions, college auditions, etc.). Studying with Mrs. Sheridan always made me feel confident walking into an audition. Under her instruction, I was selected to district band, regional orchestra and all-state band every year. I also had much success with my college audition and application process by being accepted into almost every school I applied to. I have recommended Mrs. Sheridan to several friends over the years and every single one of them has absolutely loved studying with her. I consider Mrs. Sheridan as one of the most influential people in my life and she is greatly responsible for shaping me into the musician I am today. She is an inspiring mentor, fantastic teacher, and a great friend. Even to this day, I still contact her for advice when needed. It's too bad that I can't just have her as a clarinet professor in college!

My teens took Josh's course towards the end of their junior year and were able to significantly…read morebump up their SAT scores. He had multiple schedules to choose from, which was helpful, and he offered/offers a twins discount--also super helpful! Highly recommend Josh and Edge Ed!

Highly recommend Edge Ed for SAT prep. Got a near perfect score with their methods.read more

We used the services of Tutor Troops to assist our HS Senior with taking the ACT. We haven't…read morereceived the results back yet, but the level of confidence our son had and the strategies he was equipped with were more than enough for us to know that the tutoring was effective. I would recommend Tutor Troops to anyone looking to improve their ACT/SAT scores in preparation for college. Hasan sat down with our son initially to establish what course of action was better for him prior to proceeding with the tutoring session. I think that was very beneficial to him in the long term, as some students are better at Science than English, and if so, it's better to take the ACT. These, and other facts we had no idea of until we sat down with a professional tutor. Thank you Tutor Troops for your services, our family are highly appreciative and pleased.

From the owner: Tutor Troops helps a wide variety of students of all grade levels by matching them with qualified…read moretutors that are thoroughly knowledgeable in their subject areas and fit the individual student's unique learning style. The tutors, all of them university graduates from various prestigious universities, all are carefully vetted to ensure they possess the utmost proficiency in their subject area, as well as undergoing a thorough background check. Along with matching students with superb tutors, the Tutor Troops team regularly tracks each student's progress and ensures that the students sees clear and marked improvements in their grades as well as their overall comprehension and aptitude. In short, we are training tomorrow's leaders and geniuses! We provide tutoring to students in grades K-12, covering all general K-12 curriculum, including all AP and Honors courses. We also specialize in test prep including SAT, ACT, SSAT, PSAT and ASVAB.

Am I really the first?…read more My son sees Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Magdelena for OT and Speech. He used to see Jo Ann until the scheduling didn't work out. They have two locations: Annandale and McLean. We've been to both. The Annandale location is closer to us to drive to from Loudoun County, although I prefer the McLean location...because there are more things to do while waiting. Annandale not so much, you have to sit put. We've been very very happy with Skill Builders and my son gets excited to see his therapists each visit. I mean he runs happy from the car to the office and can't wait, especially for Ms. Lindsay for OT. We drive an hour each way from the next county over just to come here.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Skill Builders. Our family has used Skill Builders for…read moreover 7 years from our first child with speech and language delay to our children diagnosed with Autism. Cari is the nicest person you will ever meet. She advocates for all her clients and goes that extra mile to match your child with the perfect therapist. It always helps that she hires only the best therapists in Northern VA. Everyone at Skill Builders is amazing and we owe so much to the company and their therapists. Thank you for always being there for our family and helping all our children being their best selves! My children still talk about how they miss Mrs. Melissa and Mrs. Fern! My daughter adores Ms. Katie and it's the best day of her week when she gets to go to Skill Builders. Literally dances her way into the office singing her " Im going to see Ms Katie" song! We love Cari and she really advocates for our children not only in the office but in our community of special needs children. You want a pro like Cari on your side and you see this is more than just a job for her. I would trust Cari with my life! Skill Builders has transformed my children and our family and I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us!

One day I was browsing the internet, and I found out that Kumon accepts 3 yo kids. My daughter…read morestarted the classes in December 2021 (she was 3 yo and 2 months then). She could count 1-20, but sometimes she was skipping numbers. After less than two months, she counts up to 50 in a consistent way. Better: she is having fun; she asks me for more homework. Be aware that you are buying the methodology and material, but Kumon alone will not do miracles. You need to guide your kid every single day (at least for young kids) to make it successful.

My two sons who were about average in math started to show huge jumps in math ability after two…read moreyears at Fairfax- East. Kumon works on foundational skills and thanks to Mrs. Kwon, they are now thriving in math when it really counts with all the online schools. I Highly recommend this center.