Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Tutors.
How much is online tutoring?
Online tutoring costs$25 to $50 per hour on average. Tutors often teach one or two subjects they're most experienced in, like math, English, chemistry, or foreign languages. Other tutors help prepare students for the SAT and teach multiple subjects.
Online tutoring is worth it because it saves time and money compared to traditional, in-person tutoring. Online sessions cost less than a private tutor coming to your home, and you don't have to spend any time driving to a meeting place or tutoring center. However, some students may prefer meeting face-to-face or may find using technology challenging.
How do I know if I need a tutor?
Any student, from elementary age to graduate school, is eligible for tutoring. If you fit one or more of the following criteria, consider finding a tutor:
You struggle with one or more subjects in school.
You understand a subject in class but have a hard time doing homework on your own.
You're preparing for a standardized test.
You've missed classes and are having a hard time catching up.
Your grades have declined suddenly.
How often should I see a tutor?
Consider meeting with a tutor for 1 to 4 hours per week or 2 to 4 times per week, depending on the session length. Younger students may only be able to concentrate for 30 minutes at a time, while high school and college students can usually meet for 1 to 2 hours at a time.
Can you tutor online without a degree?
Qualifications for online tutors vary by company. Some require a bachelor's or master's degree and formal teaching experience, while others only require a high school diploma as long as they pass a subject matter test.
When looking for a tutor through an agency, make sure to ask about their vetting process and education standards.
Can I choose which tutor I work with?
Most online tutor sites have a number of tutors that work for them, all with varying schedules and availabilities. If you prefer working with a particular tutor, you can usually indicate a preference in the website's system or schedule with a tutor directly.
How do I choose an online tutor?
First, search our list of tutors, then:
Get three or more free estimates to compare.
Read through reviews on Tutors and Google.
Choose a tutor with relevant credentials and experience.
Get a written estimate before your first session.
Follow a payment schedule instead of paying up front.
What questions should I ask online tutors?
When looking for online tutors, ask the following questions:
How long have you been a tutor?
What certifications or degrees do you have?
When are you available to start?
How often would you recommend meeting?
Do you offer any discounts?
What hours are you available?
How long are your sessions?
Will you give me a written estimate or contract?
Reviews for Ashburn online tutoring services
Recent success stories from people in the Ashburn area.
Nolawit M.
I come to United state this year and this class helped me a lot. The thing that make Ms. Idriss's class special is she does not teach us just because she have to , but because she want to . The energy she gives when she teach will make you eager to learn everyday. I really had a hard time talking to people because I feared I will be wrong , but she gave me the courage to speak and improve my English step by step which helped me meet new friends this year.
We wrote a lot of essay too . This helped me to improve my writing skills and vocubulary skills . Her class is so fun especially when we talk about our cultural backgrounds with our classmates.She always tell us that being different is fine and we don't have to fit in which helped me a lot in this school year.
Inspyred Minds
Keara V.
Dolores and I started working together my freshman year of college when I struggle with pre calculus and kept working together for the 3 following years as I had to take Calc 1 and 2 and linear algebra for my Computer science major. She’s the best teacher I’ve ever had, even better than my professors, and it was a blessing to be able to work with her all these years! Thank you so much Dolores »
Math is Fun
Lynne L.
Maureen is an excellent tutor. We were fortunate that she was able to tutor all three of our kids - over a span of 8 years on both the SSAT and SAT. After working with Maureen, each of our children did significantly better on the standardized tests. A very experienced tutor, Maureen is smart, organized, creative and really seems to love working with kids - and they love working with her. She created a comfortable and supportive learning environment for each of our kids. By teaching them techniques and strategies in such a clear and effective way, Maureen helped them to stay focused and not overwhelmed. She boosted their confidence and, subsequently, helped them boost their test scores. Over the years, we have been so grateful for Maureen's kindness, patience, encouragement and enthusiasm as she helped our children navigate the standardized tests. Needless to say, you really can't get a better tutor than Maureen. I absolutely recommend her!
Access Point Tutoring
Joel A.
Great experience!!
10/10
I love SoFlo because they raised my son Joel's score by 240 points. Now he is going to Princeton!!
SoFlo SAT Tutoring
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