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Ramesh K.

Ashburn, VA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Empowering students to reach their full potential is at the heart of my teaching practice. With three years of experience, I specialize in Math, English, Test Preparation, Business, and Computer skills for elementary through high school students. I believe every learner thrives when provided with personalized support that...
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Sterling, VA

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$48/hr
19 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, reliable and loyal. I like tutoring because it gives children an opportunity to build on the skills that they need help with. It reinforces a love of learning and accomplishment. I'm looking for a job that enables me to put my years of experience to work in a small/ individual...
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Geona J From Ashburn, VA

Ashburn, VA

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$20/hr
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...
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Tutor

Ashburn, VA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
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.
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Sterling, VA

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Alison, a dedicated and patient tutor with a passion for helping students reach their academic goals. I specialize in english, Spanish, science and history and I've been tutoring for 7 years. Whether you're looking to boost your grades, build confidence, or prepare for an important exam, I'm here to support you every...
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Spanish, English Reading Tutor

Ashburn, VA

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$26/hr
5 years experience
I took Spanish in high school for 4 years and have been refreshing my memory as of late. If someone needs help with the early stages of learning Spanish I am the person for the job. I am also proficient in the English language and am happy to be a reading tutor. When I was younger I tutored all the kids in my neighborhood. I...
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Sterling, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I'm a Dance major at VCU and have been teaching dance since I was in high school. I am available to teach private classes or do birthday parties. I have experience with an entertainment company that did birthday parties for children so that's right up my ally. I'm very outgoing and flexible so don't hesitate to ask questions or...
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Professional Teacher Looking For Homeschool Pod This Coming School Year!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
NOW ACCEPTING Virginia K12 Learning Acceleration Grant as payment option! Hello! I am a 30-year-old, multi-state licensed Elementary and ESL Educator. I am available for homeschool instruction, curriculum design or after school support in the subjects of ELA, ESL math, beginners French and more! I am available to teach group...

Seyenie Y. says "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...

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Sterling, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have extensive experience in voluntary tutoring for family, friends, neighbors and online students. Teaching and childcare are my passion projects and I love spending time doing what I love. I can easily connect with students on their level of understanding, and work with them to tackle any areas they find difficult in a...
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Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Empowering students to reach their full potential has been my primary focus for the past decade. As a Certified teacher with a graduate degree, I specialize in Math, English, Science, and Special Education. I cultivate an engaging, supportive, and patient learning environment where every student feels valued. I assess your...

Care Member says "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...

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Sterling, VA

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$26/hr
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, and kind I like tutoring because I find that by helping others, I am able to learn so much from them as well. It feels rewarding to be able to bring out others strengths and help them build their confidence. I started tutoring when I was a junior in high school. In my spare...
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Ashburn, VA

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$50/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a current LCPS employee, with seven years of experience as a certified teacher, I'm passionate about unlocking each student's unique potential through personalized support. My approach focuses on building confidence and a love for learning, not just memorization. I actively listen and observe to adapt my teaching methods,...
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Ashburn, VA

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$90/hr
10 years experience
I'm passionate about helping students unlock their full potential through personalized support. With a college degree and 30+ years of experience, I tailor my teaching to each student's unique learning style by actively listening, observing, and encouraging open communication. I keep students motivated by celebrating successes...
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Something About Me- Biljana Gunjovska

Aldie, VA

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$45/hr
18 years experience
I am well organized person, pretty cheerful and with positive attitude. I love working with children, I have been a teacher the last 18 years. I work with passion, and love working with students and help them in the learning process. I have been working in the USA for the last 6 years as a teacher, and doing tutoring after...
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Violin/Suzuki Violin Instructor

Herndon, VA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
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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I I Enjoy Tutoring Because It Gives Me The Opportunity To Unlock

Great Falls, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving and caring. I like tutoring because it allows me to unlock each child's potential. I'm looking for a job that allows me to use my natural talent in teaching. I started tutoring when my children were little. They all had different learning styles and I had to learn how they learned...
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Language,culture And Confidence

Herndon, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I create dynamic lessons that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. With a focus on communication, cultural immersion, and personalized instruction, I help students gain confidence and fluency. My engaging teaching style adapts to each learner's needs, ensuring meaningful progress in grammar, vocabulary, and...
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Sterling, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
**Credentials:** Degrees in Linguistics & Deaf Studies, ASL Interpretation **Experience:** 25+ years in ASL education & Deaf community work **Ages Served:** Infants to seniors **Expertise:** • Fluent ASL instruction for all levels • Teach infants for early communication • Cultural competency in Deaf community • Early...
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Reston, VA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Native Portuguese speaker with a degree in Translation & Interpreting and a specialization in Bilingual Education. I have experience working in bilingual schools and offer personalized, engaging tutoring focused on conversation, vocabulary, and confidence.
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Private English/Writing Tutor Available

Aldie, VA

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$35/hr
Hi everyone! My name is Claire, and I am currently finishing up my third year at UVA as a foreign affairs major. This summer I am offering both babysitting and tutoring services in a variety of English-related areas (Common app essay prep and revision, AP Lit and AP Lang Prep, SOL Reading Prep, Assistance with reading...
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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.

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.

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 $26.90, but again, private tutor rates can differ depending on the exact tutor you want to work with.

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.

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.

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