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.

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.

We only had one session here to learn about the offerings. It was so deflating and negative that my…read moreson left and asked: "What's the point?" He was told that no matter how good his scores and grades were that it would be next to impossible to get accepted at his targeted schools because of his skin color and gender. He decided not to do any kind of tutoring or test prep based on this negative experience. This was more than a year ago. He was recently accepted at Carnegie Mellon.

Having spent almost six years at C2 Fairfax, I can safely say that this institution has provided me…read morewith the assistance and resources that I needed to grow intellectually. I love how welcoming the center director, Gary, and the education coordinator, Isabelle, are to questions and concerns. Whenever I need to change my schedule or talk about any problems I have with my classes, Gary and Isabelle are always open to helping me to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, the tutors at C2 are amazing! Dr. Alan, for example, got me through freshman year conceptual physics and taught me different strategies for solving problems as my math courses in school became more complex. Sean and Kate have taught me to improve my writing style and utilization of rhetorical strategies as well. The fact that they, along with other tutors offer workshops in study skills definitely helped me understand how to work smarter and more efficiently. Overall, my experience at C2 has allowed for me to thrive and excel in school. I've found myself being more confident in class during discussion and using strategies that I've learned from tutors on tests and various evaluations. C2 definitely gives you the assistance and practice you need for school, college, and real-life applications.

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.

Both my kids have been working with a tutor from Mindworks Tutoring for the pat 6 months. They…read morereceive tutoring in Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and IB Chemistry. Our Tutor is exceptional! She teaches in a way that my kids understand the subjects so much better. They enjoy her style of teaching and she really knows her subject matter and the requirements of Fairfax County High Schools. Both of their grades have improved tremendously. Highly recommend! Laura M.

Did very well for my daughter. The only downside is that it is expensive. The course is primarily…read morea multiple of practice tests, evaluation, scoring, intensive focus areas, tips & successful techniques, and study habit instructions. Do not expect to learn material. The best part of the course is that it forced a good amount specific study and focus time for the testing. Hard to do with a busy and active student. Do not miss a class! Daughter went from low 1300s to mid 1500s in SAT. ACT (which she didn't study for because she did well on the SAT) was in top 99% as well. Recommend for dedicated students.

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!

Not only did I receive exactly what I was looking for in a voice instructor, but also exactly what…read moreI *needed* to make me a better vocalist. Though Alison is a performer and a teacher, I chose Alison Rizzuto because of her voice therapy background. I figured that her knowledge of vocal physiology would be an excellent resource to help me understand what was happening inside my body as I sang. And I was right, she knows a lot! Alison's background in classical, musical theater and operatic singing was starkly in contrast to my folky "conversational" style as she called it. But it was a benefit for me. I enjoyed the challenge of singing with proper technique that also helped me expand my range, control my breathing, project and build confidence that I was on the right track. Since singing requires no physical instrument (like a guitar) to buy and learn, we sometimes feel it's easy. And to a certain degree it is. But I quickly learned that to sing well required a lot of thought, discipline and practice. And it was all worth it.

Alison is the best! I took vocal lessons from her for about a year, before my school schedule made…read moreit too difficult to manage lessons. She was lovely, encouraging and knowledgeable. Anyone I know who is looking for vocal lessons is referred to her. I continue to practice, and if I have the opportunity to resume lessons she will be the first person I turn to!

I tried for years to learn Spanish unsuccessfully. However after just a few sessions with Daniel…read moresomething clicked and I am now able to speak in sentences. I look forward to continuing to work with The Real Spanish so I can continue to progress. Daniel is very knowledgeable, funny and kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn more Spanish.

From the owner: I am passionate about science, history and Spanish language and Latino America culture. I have a…read morestrong background in elementary education arts, math, reading and conflict resolution. I can give to my clients: Private lessons in Spanish Flexibe Scheduling

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.

George is an excellent SAT math tutor. Even though my son was already high-performing, George…read moreworked with my son through the summer not only to significantly improve my son's score, but help fill in the holes/gaps from COVID. Although my son just missed getting an 800, he has a solid enough base and floor that I know will carry him to future success in STEM.

George was able to squeeze my son in for math tutoring for a week. That's all we had time to do as…read morethe SAT date was fast approaching but within that short time, my son was able to score 620 in Math from 470, a 150 point jump! My son worked really hard and we are so thankful for George's tutoring. George has excellent communication throughout the process and followed up about his scores. He cares about his students and we highly recommend him! Thank you, George!