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The average rate is $25/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for private tutors is 4.8
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4.8
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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 each lesson by breaking down...
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.
I was a dancer for 15 years and taught for 5 years! If anyone needs help working on their technique over the summer, I would be a perfect fit!
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 as I have grown up with...
Brenna M.
Ashburn, VA
$24-29/hr
As an education major with over 100 hours of classroom experience, you possess invaluable insights and practical knowledge that make you a skilled tutor. Your hands-on experience has honed your ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, ensuring effective communication and comprehension. Your passion...
Mary E.
Ashburn, VA
$15-30/hr
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 finding the best way to teach...
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 tutoring and taking care of them...
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 opportunities. Feel free to reach out!
Education is a huge part of being a nurse. I have taught and coached patients, clients, students and colleagues. I enjoy mentoring and personal development.
Michelle K.
Ashburn, VA
$75-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Teacher Looking For Homeschool Pod This Coming School Year!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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 teach group classes or...
5.0
"Michelle has been an amazing tutor for our daughter. She has excellent teaching skills and is able to develop custom learning plans for kids who have various learning challenges. Her knowledge of both math and language arts material is extensive. She is patient,...
Seyenie Y.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
- 15 years teaching experience
- Reading Specialist: Wilson trained; Lindamood Bell; Read Well; Language
- MSEd in General and Special Education
- Va and NC licensed
- Worked in Fairfax/Loudoun/Private Schools
- Homeschooled several families; using Calvert, Journeys, Private K12, and building individual curriculums.
- In-home...
5.0
"Mrs. Jacqui K. provided tutoring services via distance learning for Summer School for my rising 6th Grader July 2021. The classroom room environment was set up very nicely and she had all available materials to assist with the learning objectives. She was very...
Tameka V.
Maya K.
Herndon, VA
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Just moved here from Puerto Rico 10months ago! I work well with children of all ages.
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, resilient and nurturing
I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I'm a jack of trades and will surely uplift and quality to your life in some way.
In my spare time, I like to read books and bake! I...
Emily K.
Leesburg, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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 ranging in ages from babies to...
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving and energetic!
I like tutoring because I love helping student learn.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a mom during the day and allows me to provide fun activities for my kids like soccer and swimming.
I started tutoring when I was in college and continued to tutor during my...
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 multitasker, so I work well with a...
Sydney C.
Herndon, VA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Elementary/Middle School Homework Helper At Your Service! Tutor
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, along with minor certificates in Deaf studies and Psychology. I'm beginning graduate school in August (2024) where I'll be working towards becoming a speech-language pathologist! I've been a rower for the past 6 years (high...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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 passionate about Special...
5.0
"She is an excellent teacher and a good friend to my kids, she is punctual, knowledgeable and very disciplined tutor. "
Jawad Y.
I am working towards my degree in early education and I would use this as an opportunity to start teaching on a smaller scale. I have graduated from high school and have successfully completed 2 years of college. I would be most comfortable tutoring in grades K-5 but I could also assist middle school children as well.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 1st and 2nd grade teacher in...
5.0
"We have just started with Johannah for the past couple of weeks and have really been blown away by her knowledge of Spanish, her teaching style, her passion and care for bringing language to life! My 12 year old daughter looks forward to her Spanish lessons and...
Arielle R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Vidya. I specialize in enhancing students' learning across all K-12 subjects, including Computers. I've consistently improved my tutees' understanding and performance.
I have helped students for PSAT and SAT prep, identified and filled their learning gaps which led to much higher scores. Students I've tutored in AP...
5.0
"She knows what she is talking about and explains everything thoroughly. "
Care member
I am a recent college graduate of the University of Virginia looking for tutoring jobs in the Northern Virginia area! I graduated high school with a 4. 3 GPA and took 7 AP courses, and went on to graduate from the University of Virginia from the highly competitive McIntire School of Commerce with a 3. 7 GPA. I am specifically...
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.
Michelle K.
5.0
Michelle has been working with our young homeschooler for 9mo and it has been a very positive experience. Michelle is reliable, candid, communicative, and brings both a sense of humor and a sense of responsibility to her role. Michelle regularly shows up to our house with fresh ideas, ways to expand...
- Colleen A.
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.
Johannah S.
5.0
We have just started with Johannah for the past couple of weeks and have really been blown away by her knowledge of Spanish, her teaching style, her passion and care for bringing language to life! My 12 year old daughter looks forward to her Spanish lessons and says she has learned more in the past...
- Arielle R.
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Struggling with a subject in school? A private tutor can provide you with the support you need.
From helping with homework to proofreading essays to making preparing for exams easier, there’s many different ways a private tutor can help a student....
From helping with homework to proofreading essays to making preparing for exams easier, there’s many different ways a private tutor can help a student. Sometimes some one-on-one instruction can make all the difference when a student is struggling to understand a certain subject.
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FAQs for finding private tutors near you
What is a private tutor?
A private tutor is a tutor you can hire to solely focus on working with you or your child. Private tutors can help their clients complete homework assignments, prepare for exams, or understand difficult concepts. Private tutors exist to give focused instruction to a student who needs more than what the classroom environment is providing. You can hire many different types of private tutors, like a private English tutor or private Spanish tutor. You can even hire help prepare for college entrance exams such as private SAT tutoring.
Are private tutors worth it?
Many families find that hiring a private tutor is very worthwhile. Falling behind in school can be stressful and a private tutor can make it easier to learn and reach education goals. That being said, for hiring a private tutor to be worth it you have to find the right tutor and the pupil has to engage fully with them.
How much do private tutors charge?
All private tutors set their own rates and where you live, the subject you need help with, and the experience level of the tutor can all impact rates. The nationwide hourly rate for private tutoring on Care.com is $25.15, but again, private tutor rates can differ depending on the exact tutor you want to work with.
What subjects do private tutors teach?
You can hire private tutors for children or adults to help with virtually any subject. For example, you can hire a chemistry tutor, reading tutor, or calculus tutor. From speaking foreign languages to writing essays, to breaking down complex philosophy topics, you can hire a private tutor to help with many types of subjects and assignments or exams.
How do I find a private tutor near me?
You can use Care.com to find a private tutor near you by reviewing profiles for the different private tutors in your area. Every profile includes details about the subjects the tutor teaches and should be able to provide you with insight into what grade levels they have experience working with. You can then contact the private tutors who seem like a good fit so you can learn more about their services.
Ratings for private tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Private Tutors are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,312 reviews of the 9,499 listed private tutors.
