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Bharti S.

Experienced Tutor/Private Lesson Tutor

Sterling, VA

4.8(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
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...

Sheila M. says "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...

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Dance Private Lessons!

Ashburn, VA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
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!
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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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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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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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Licensed Teacher

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
- 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...

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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$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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Professional Teacher Looking For Homeschool Pod This Coming School Year!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/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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Fun, Patient, Loving Tutor Ready To Help You Learn

Herndon, VA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Experienced Educator & Dedicated Tutor

Reston, VA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a former elementary and middle school math teacher with a passion for education, now focusing on tutoring to help students achieve their academic goals. I bring experience, patients, and a personalized approach to learning.
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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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Great Falls, VA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I am a current AVID tutor with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). In this position, I work closely with students to help them develop essential skills such as effective study strategies, time management, and critical thinking, which are paramount for academic success. Through personalized support and encouragement, I aim to...
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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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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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Part-time Tutor Or Babysitter

Leesburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I earned my M. A in Special Education(SPED)and am certified to teach k-12 grades. I was an elementary SPED teacher for 3 years at a DC charter school, and in 2016 became a private tutor and stay-at-home mom in Leesburg. During my masters program, I was a co-teacher in a 5th grade classroom and loved teaching middle school...

Margaret M. says "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...

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Former High School English Teacher Looking To Tutor/Nanny!

Leesburg, VA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Katherine, and I just left teaching - I was a High School English Teacher for three years in Woodbridge, Virginia. I have experience with private tutoring, I have tutored students in middle and high school. I am open to working with elementary students. I graduated a semester early Summa Cum Laude in New York...
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Fun, Engaging Spanish & French Tutor

Leesburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Arielle R. says "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...

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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 and home school facilitation to...

Supportive And Experienced Tutor For Elementary And Middle School Students

Reston, VA

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$70/hr
4 years experience
With a degree in Elementary Education and experience teaching students from early elementary through 7th grade, I'm passionate about creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. I believe every child has unique strengths, and I strive to support their growth with patience, kindness, and personalized instruction....

Elementary School Tutor

Herndon, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
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 elementary school-aged kids in...

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  • 10,698 private tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.49/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated private tutors is 4.8

Recent private tutor reviews from local parents

Private Tutors are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,291 reviews of the 10,690 listed private tutors

Bharti S.

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...

- Sheila M.

Jacqui K.

Jacquie was wonderful. My grandson warmed right up to her. She made each session fun. He was learning and enjoying it. She was great...

- Care member

Michelle K.

Michelle has been an amazing tutor for our daughter. She has excellent teaching skills and is able to develop custom learning plans for kids...

- Seyenie Y.

FAQs for finding private tutors near you

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 $26.49, 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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