Educational Connections has been a "best all around" experience for me and my family. It is a joy…read moreand privilege to work amongst so many bright and caring educators. As a parent, I have seen firsthand what a game changer it is for a child to have 1:1 support that comes from someone other than Mom and Dad. My daughter has worked with Jan at EC. The relationship they have formed and skills my daughter has learned have been critical to my child's classroom confidence. Jan has been a gift and our gratitude is high!

Would HIGHLY recommend this tutoring company to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and professional…read moretutor or executive function coach to work with their child. We have used this service for the last two and half years and cannot tell you how much we have benefited from the support of the coaches that have worked with our son. His confidence has improved with his writing, learning how to organize his thoughts better when tackling history and English Language Arts assignments. He's doing more than just the bare minimum, including more descriptive language and details. He's proactively creating outlines while reading to set himself up for success when trying to remember details later for questions or discussions. He's gotten better at self-advocacy, reaching out to teachers via email, when he's unsure of how to tackle an assignment or something isn't working correctly vs. just ignoring the issue. All things he wouldn't dream of doing on his own two years ago. Added bonus is that it has taken some of the pressure off of us, his parents, and the stress it was causing us when "nagging" him about his homework and missing assignments. Just wish we would have started sooner!!

Finding OWLS Therapy is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. My daughter has been…read moreworking with Katie for 9 months and has made incredible strides with her articulation. After years of searching for the right solution, I feel like we hit the jackpot. I had started to wonder if my daughter my struggle with speech articulation for the rest of her life and literally in 9 months, I now have people asking why she's even in speech. Katie is warm, nurturing, incredibly talented, motivating, and such a wonderful role model to my daughter. She's inspired my 6-year-old to want to be a speech pathologist to help people just like Katie has helped her. If you have the opportunity to use OWLS Therapy, particularly Katie McLaughlin, for your child, run, don't walk -- you won't regret it!

We had our child in OWLs speech therapy with Karen for three years. During that time, we saw huge…read moregains in our child's speech. Janene and Karen were always professional and immediately addressed any questions or concerns I had. I was extremely satisfied with the company as a whole and with Karen's therapy services. My child always looked forward to karen's sessions. I like how they can come to your home, daycare, or provide virtual sessions. Karen provided written summaries of each session and activities/goals to work on at home. The only reason we stopped services was because we moved to a different state- otherwise we'd still be using them! I did a lot of research/trial sessions into other Northern Virginia offices and I am so glad we went with OWLs!

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.

I didn't know what to expect when I took my daughter to the first evaluation appointment. I knew…read moreshe was behind in math, but it is still hard to see just how far behind your child really is. The director, Jumanne was so kind and supportive and put us both at ease. While waiting for my daughter to finish with her test, Jumanne greeted every single child (or parent) that came and/or went by name and I was super-impressed. You can tell that they take a true interest in you and your children and create an environment that is warm, friendly and structured around your child's needs. The children I saw while there were very engaged and focused and dare I say even excited about math. I should have signed my daughter up much sooner, so if you think your child may need some extra math help, I highly recommend checking them out.

The summer program at Mathnasium has really helped my child fill in some of the learning gaps. He's…read morebeen enjoying the sessions and looks forward to filling up his punch cards and earning rewards! The Center Director and instructors are doing a great job.

I used to be a volunteer teacher at the Washington English Center, and it was one of my favorite…read moretimes of the week. I looked forward to being around people who enjoyed teaching English, and meeting students from all around the world. If I ever came across a family member or friend who needed English support, I would definitely send them here as well. From a volunteer perspective, the Center provides so much support and training for its teachers (who do not need to be professional teachers, so this helps), including a ready-made curriculum and textbooks. Though I've been an ESL tutor in the past, having this institutional support was important for me as I wanted to be well-prepared for my students. The teaching set-up also requires each class to be taught by two teachers, which is very helpful! The students come from all around the world and have many different reasons for being in the program. I loved laughing with them, learning from them (as well as my co-teachers!!), and even learning a few things about the English language myself.

Well-run, with high standards. Very popular among students, teachers and volunteers. WEC stands…read moreout as an important counter-balance to today's prevailing political culture, regarding immigrants and race relations.

I was in DC for a 2-day work trip with full-day meetings and needed someone who could come to my…read morehotel so I could continue exclusively breastfeeding my 8-month-old between sessions. Honestly, it's really hard to trust a service like this with your baby, especially in a city away from home. I had a few things in place so I could keep an eye on my daughter throughout the day, and because of that, I know she was genuinely well cared for. Alison from The Educated Babysitter was great. She arrived on time, took my daughter on walks outside, changed diapers, and kept her happy and comfortable throughout the day. By the second day, even the hotel staff knew my baby and would stop to say hi. The only reason I'm taking the time to write this review is because I know there are other moms in similar situations trying to balance work travel and motherhood, and trusted childcare like this can make all the difference.

Good babysitter was provided for me the first time but when I reached out again two other times for…read moreadditional babysitter service, I was told that they would get back to me regarding whether or not they could get a babysitter for the requested date/time. I was pretty much ghosted and never received a follow up response...on two occassions.

I was referred by a friend who had found Yolanda through Thumbtack. She had such a wonderful…read moreexperience, she passed her contact information along to me when I was looking for a reading tutor for my first grader. If you are looking for someone to just help your child through homework, a college tutor will do. If you are looking for someone to help your child really develop and progress, Yolanda is the perfect tutor for you. While her background and credentials are impressive, those things do not always equate to a having a good tutor. More than being a tutor, Yolanda will become your child's advocate alongside you. She is willing to go above and beyond to help your child and also always open and available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your child. You will receive timely session updates on your child's progress so that you can really work with her to help your child. If you have any concerns about meeting online, let me assure you that the online experience is also wonderful. My son is actually more focused and has less distractions meeting online. He has his routine, getting his headphones on and getting the computer ready. He looks forward to his time with Ms. Yolanda! If you are serious about helping your child grow and develop, I would highly recommend Yolanda.

Yolanda has been a fantastic tutor for my 1st grader, very thorough and able to assess and provide…read moresupport. She is also accommodating with and able to suggest a variety of strategies for your child.

I volunteered this Saturday for their Stitch N' Time Club, their monthly textile club. It was…read morereally fun and I learned so much! All the members are wonderful and the organizer is really great and easy going. I picked cotton, carded wool and cotton and learned how to drop-spin wool into "yarn'... I'm still working on my technique. Most importantly they are trying to preserve their sheep, farm and traditional colonial trades and traditions. I will definitely be going back to see more the park and property, its a very pretty place!

Fabulous! So relaxing and peaceful. I forgot all negative things here and enjoy the natural beauty…read more You can have big parties here. One of the best spots for wedding:) Price: Free. Please donate to keep this beautiful place. Donation boxes at the entrance and in front of the shop. Customer service: Amazing. Variety: Many kinds of flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables! Parking: Free. Don't forget to check out the super heavy iron gates. Looks like the ones at White House! There are many interesting historical stories here too:))

27 acres of gorgeous waterfront property, meticulously maintained by the VA Horticultural Society…read more But good luck ever visiting outside of winter, as it has turned into a non-stop wedding venue. The ENTIRE 27 acres is closed to the public (for the entire day) if an event is scheduled. No calendar is online to check availability of the park to the public. The park is also closed on Sundays. Years ago, you could walk in any day, find a bench and take some pictures or paint a watercolor. Now you need a permit to draw a picture! Not kidding. Check the website. I was a member for years. No more.