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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor/Private Lesson Tutor

4.8

(8)

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I am an experienced, highly qualified teacher in special and elementary education. I have had all successful experiences working one-on-one to teach, review, and reinforce skills in all subject areas in pre-k, kindergarten and grads 1 to 7. I am patient and kind and can keep a student focused for...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She is a great tutor to my 6th grader and has been helping her for two years now. She is very organized and has assisted my daughter with her studies. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Sheila M.

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Tamana D.


Ashburn, VA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Tutor/Babysitter

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I am a nursing student at George Mason University. I am stoic, compassionate, patient, attentive and understanding. I can help with homework, reading, art and creating fun activities. I grew up with 2 younger siblings and an older brother, so I am well versed in emotional intelligence and behavior...
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Emily K.


Leesburg, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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I just graduated with a diploma from an AMI Montessori Primary program. I have served as a personal assistant and nanny for several families providing care such as homeschool/homework help, preparing meals, errands, light cleaning, and coming up with fun projects. I have experience with children...

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Hi! My name is Mary and I am currently 20 and a sophomore in college and I am great at teaching and tutoring kids in subjects especially preschoolers since I took a class for it in high school, but I can do younger and older as well! I am a very patient and observant person and I am very good at...
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Geona J.


Ashburn, VA

$20-40/hr

Geona J From Ashburn, VA

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Hi! I'm a fun and engaging person who loves to be around children! I am currently a college student home for the summer from the University of Maryland Baltimore County where I am studying Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. I have two younger siblings, 6 and 12 years old, and I have been...
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Emily W.


Ashburn, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I am currently a first grade teacher for LCPS. I have worked with students from pre-K to 6th in a variety of setting including after school clubs, summer camps, and babysitting. I have flexible summer hours to work with student to prepare for the next grade or to meet current grade level...
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Celina S.


Herndon, VA

$11-15/hr

Celina S From Fairfax, VA

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to middle schoolers. With me, your children will receive excellent care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I'm an organizer, planner, and...
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Robin R.


Herndon, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Violin/Suzuki Violin Instructor

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Suzuki Violin Instructor-certified thru Book 6. I am an early childhood music teacher/clinician who has over 25 years of experience in the early childhood setting, including Montessori, Head Start and Private instruction.
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Jacqui K.


Ashburn, VA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher

5.0

(4)

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- 10+ years teaching experience - MSEd in general and special education - Va and NC licensed - Worked in Fairfax/Loudoun/Private Schools - Homeschooled several families; using Calvert, Journeys, Private K12, Lindamood Bell, and building individual curriculums.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jacquie was wonderful. My grandson warmed right up to her. She made each session fun. He was learning and enjoying it. She was great communicating with us and explaining where his strength's and weakness were....

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Jordan A.


Ashburn, VA

$30-39/hr

Experienced Teacher And Tutor

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Hi! My name is Jordan. I am new to the NOVA area. I have been an elementary school teacher for 6 years and will continue to teach in Herndon this Fall. I have taught 4th and 2nd grades and have also been a private tutor for a family of 3 students for almost 2 years. Looking for more summer...

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I have tutored in person! I would like to stay online. I can start in the summer. I am a elementary school teacher. I have worked in numerous grades! I love working with students.
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Sydney C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr

Elementary/Middle School Homework Helper At Your Service!

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Hello! I am a senior at the University of Louisville majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Deaf studies and Psychology. I plan on becoming a speech-language pathologist and love to work one-on-one with people! I've been a rower for the past 6 years (high school and college) and have always been...
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Hannah P.


Leesburg, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor Or Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I earned my M. A in Special Education and am certified to teach k-12 grades. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, I was an elementary school Special Education teacher. During my masters program, I was a co-teacher in a 5th grade classroom and loved teaching middle school students as well. I am very...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Hannah did a great job tutoring our daughter who was struggling to read and write. Hannah was very focused on the work and direction to help our daughter succeed. She also made the lessons fun so it did not all...

Reviewed by Margaret M.

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Mary J.


Reston, VA

$30-130/hr6 yrs exp

Vaccinated Distance Learning Facilitator And Tutor

3.0

(2)

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Hello! Are you looking for a professional instructor who can motivate your child and make learning fun? I support the care and educational needs of students ages 5 - 17 with patience and understanding. I offer hourly tutoring, part-time or full-time distance learning facilitation, ESY instruction...
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Courtney Y.


Herndon, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Tutor For All Ages Pre-K To High School

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I love helping others and seeing others meet their goals and have fun while doing so! I have always maintained an A grade point average. I have 14-year-old brother who is severely autistic. I have learned a lot of patience with him and I have followed through with ABA, speech, and occupational...
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Michelle K.


Ashburn, VA

$75-100/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Teacher Looking For Homeschool Pod This Coming School Year!

5.0

(6)

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NOW ACCEPTING Virginia K12 Learning Acceleration Grant as payment option! Hello! I am a 30-year-old licensed elementary school teacher willing to help students who need extra support in the subjects of reading/writing, math, science, spelling, social studies or beginners French. I am available to...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michelle has been a great teacher and mentor for our kids! She plans her activities and comes prepared with some really neat teaching resource aids! Our kids have loved working with Michelle these past few...

Reviewed by Diya R.

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Johannah S.


Leesburg, VA

$30-60/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging Spanish & French Tutor

5.0

(6)

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I love teaching foreign languages! My goal is to make language learning fun for everyone. A little bit about me: I grew up speaking Spanish from age 8 with my neighbors from El Salvador and my stepmom is Peruvian. I graduated college with an education degree and a minor in Spanish. In 2010, I was a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I am in awe of the expertise and versatility displayed by this incredible online tutor in teaching multiple languages. Her ability to effortlessly switch between languages while maintaining clarity and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Andrew Z.


Herndon, VA

$22-50/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Writer, Coach And YMCA Counselor Ready To Make An Impact

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Hi, I'm Andrew . I am a screenwriter and poet with two years of experience as a YMCA lead counselor, physical education instructor to a magnet school, and swim instructor. Additionally, I am a proud and involved uncle of two awesome girls (8 and 6 years old), and relish my bonus role as provider of...
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Tammy S.


Great Falls, VA

$60/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary School Reading And Writing

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I have 10 + years of experience teaching in public and private settings. My undergrad is in Special Education with a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist. I can help with Special Education and Language Arts in the elementary school grades. I specialize in teaching reading and writing to children...
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Aileen B.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Elementary School Tutor

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I completed the Teacher Licensure Program at George Mason University in 2002 and received my teaching license in Elementary Education immediately after. However, I chose to stay at home and raise my daughter for the past 19 years. Now that my daughter is in college, I am looking forward to tutoring...
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Sukanya P.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Group And Private Tutoring For Middle Schoolers

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Hello! My name is Sukanya and I am currently a museum educator. Prior to working my current role, I was a middle school Science teacher for 3 years. I worked as a teacher for 3 summers prior to that at a middle school assisting with Science, Math, and the Arts. I am looking to provide after school...
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Jacob W.


Garland, TX

$40-150/hr4 yrs exp

Private Math Tutor And Sports Coach

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Hi! I recently made Dallas my home, with my girlfriend, Paige, and our maltipoo, Louie. I graduated from Boston College with a degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development. Before Dallas, I worked as the assistant director and lead instructor at Mathnasium in Los Angeles. At Mathnasium, I...
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Anne M.


Mount Vernon, WA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Public / Private / Home School Tutor

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I want to be your child's tutor! Weekly and monthly rates are available. I have hands-on personal experience with special needs children, specifically dyslexia and autism. I design curriculum to fit each student's learning styles and can tutor in all academic subjects. For several years I...

Recent review:

5.0
Working with Anne has been amazing! Our daughter loves her tutor sessions and looks forward to them! She supplied lessons to work on and brought tools to make it easy for my daughter to understand and engage in...

Reviewed by Kiela Z.

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Betsy J.


Alpharetta, GA

$70/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor-Certified Teacher With Over 15 Years Experience In Classroom And Private Instruction

5.0

(4)

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Hello! I currently have 15 years of experience teaching students with learning challenges in grades K-5 in Fulton County. I hold a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from Georgia State. I taught special education both at Birmingham Falls Elementary in Milton and at Manning Oaks in Alpharetta....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Betsy is such a calm and caring spirit. My high anxiety child instantly connected with her, and loved every session they had together. Thanks to Betsy, her scores improved in English and her reading has...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$50-75/hr10 yrs exp

Private Teacher

5.0

(6)

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Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lauren is the perfect tutor for our son with reading challenges. She is to the point with him and he is now motivated to learn and to excel. Super happy we found Lauren and excited to see further progress

Reviewed by Masha L.

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Amelia H.


Madison, AL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Private Tutor

5.0

(4)

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Hi, I'm Amelia! I've been tutoring for several years, and my specialty is American English. I have four years of paid experience: - Private tutoring in elementary reading and English for ages 3-11 years old - American English as a Second Language (AESL) and American culture - ACT and ISEE test...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Amelia's dedication goes beyond the curriculum. she provides valuable resources and constructive feedback. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a top-notch English tutor. She became my kids' good friend!

Reviewed by Care member

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Karey P.


Charlotte, NC

$50-58/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor Or Private Instructor Or Home School Teacher/Tutor

5.0

(10)

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I have been tutoring privately for 40 years. After earning a BS in Mathematics with distinction, I taught high school mathematics for six years in NM. I have earned a CLT Certification Level 3 from GTCC Community College in NC. I home schooled my children and others. While tutoring, I work on test...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Karey is a very loving, caring, patient and knowledgeable professional. My husband and I are very pleased and happy with her service and our 5yr old child adores her. We recommend her for anyone needing...

Reviewed by Leydys D.

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Natalie W.


Waxhaw, NC

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Private Swim Lesson Instructor

5.0

(2)

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I swam from age 5-19. Competitively from age 12-18. In High School I lifeguarded, coached a swim team of 75 children (ages 5-18), and taught class and private swim lessons.
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Amanda S.


Portland, OR

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Private Tutor & Admissions Consultant

5.0

(5)

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Hello! I'm Ms. Amanda. I have 15+ years of experience working with students online and in person. I work with students from prek-12th grade. I am a former charter school administrator, longtime tutor, teacher trainer, and youth mentor. I specialize in general academic coaching, organizational...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Amanda is punctual, organized, and friendly. She is great at keeping my son on task and we are so thankful for her flexibility and professionalism.

Reviewed by Casey P.

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Marvina T.


Tucson, AZ

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Tutor

5.0

(6)

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I am available for tutoring for in the summer and during the school year. Currently, I have 37 years of teaching experience and a great knowledge of the Arizona State Standards. For the past 15 years I have taught students in person along with virtual teaching. I have experience with K-5th grade...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Marvina is absolutely amazing! She's been so helpful, kind, and patient. He loves knowing when she's coming for tutoring.

Reviewed by Bethani T.

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Recent private tutor reviews

Bharti S.

5.0

She is a great tutor to my 6th grader and has been helping her for two years now. She is very organized and has assisted my daughter with her studies. I highly recommend her!

- Sheila M.

Jacqui K.

5.0

Jacquie was wonderful. My grandson warmed right up to her. She made each session fun. He was learning and enjoying it. She was great communicating with us and explaining where his strength's and weakness were. She also took the time to write notes for his new teacher. We plan to use her through out...

- Care member

Hannah P.

5.0

Hannah did a great job tutoring our daughter who was struggling to read and write. Hannah was very focused on the work and direction to help our daughter succeed. She also made the lessons fun so it did not all seem like work.

- Margaret M.

Michelle K.

5.0

Michelle has been a great teacher and mentor for our kids! She plans her activities and comes prepared with some really neat teaching resource aids! Our kids have loved working with Michelle these past few weeks! Michelle pushes the kids to think! Our kids look forward to their time with Michelle!

- Diya R.

Johannah S.

5.0

I am in awe of the expertise and versatility displayed by this incredible online tutor in teaching multiple languages. Her ability to effortlessly switch between languages while maintaining clarity and coherence is truly impressive. Her passion for teaching shines through every session, making...

- Care member

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