Providing Tutoring for Over 13 Years

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR ALL GRADES

Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, & Other Northern VA Areas

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1-on-1 In-Person Tutoring

At your home or a local library

Online Tutoring

Flexible scheduling for virtual sessions

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Targeted SAT Prep

Specialized tutors utilizing our new AI-driven platform and providing continuous assessment tracking.

Providing comprehensive subject coverage for all grade levels, including math, science, social studies, language arts, and more.
Now Powered By Teachworks: Seamless scheduling, progress tracking, and communication for every family.

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Why families choose us

Why Northern Virginia Families Choose Magellan Tutoring

Local, personal, not corporate — your family always knows your tutor.

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  • 13+ yrsproviding tutoring
  • 1-on-1in-home, library or online
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Local School Expertise

We know NOVA’s schools inside & out.

Deep knowledge of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Arlington Public Schools (APS) and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements — we know your child’s curriculum.

02

Dedicated Tutor Every Session

The same caring tutor every time.

No rotating tutors. Your child builds a real relationship with one dedicated tutor who knows their learning style.

Founder-led
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Direct Owner Contact

Talk to the founder, not a call center.

No call centers, no runaround — just direct answers and personal support. A real person texts you back, usually within the hour.

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One Plan, Every Child

Hours your whole family can share.

Our six- and nine-month plans give you one weekly schedule, one simple payment every 4 weeks, and hours every child in your household can share.

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Now Enrolling for the School Year

The School-Year Plan.

Real progress takes a semester or more. The School-Year Plan gives your child 36 weeks with the same tutor and a steady weekly slot — 9 simple payments, hours every child in your household can share, and our lowest in-person rates (from $62.50/hr with ACH autopay).

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At Home Or Local Library Or Online

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See how our expert tutors deliver real results with personalized, one-on-one learning plans.

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From homework battles to high fives

Meet Maya. In under a minute, see how Magellan Tutoring works:

  • A real person texts you back, usually within the hour.
  • It starts with a risk-free assessment, so we know where your child is strong and where they're stuck.
  • The same tutor, every session: at the kitchen table, the library, or online.
  • Your child's actual curriculum. We know Fairfax and Arlington schools inside and out.
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A Tutoring Experience Designed for Success

In-Home & Online Tutoring

Convenient, flexible scheduling for both in-home and online tutoring sessions.

Expert Tutors for Every Subject

From reading help to SAT prep, our private tutors provide expert instruction.

Data-Driven Approach

We use diagnostic assessments to create a truly personalized learning plan.

Your Community Partner

We help students in Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria succeed.

Tell Us About Your Child

Fill out this form and then we’ll immediately connect you by SMS with our coordinators to handle next steps and any questions—fast, easy, and convenient!

Tell us what you need – we’ll match you with the right tutor. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Submit the form and a real person texts you back — usually within the hour, 8am–10pm daily.


How It Works

– Step 1: Fill Out Form

Request tutoring support for your child in a few clicks.

– Step 2: Discuss Your Child's Needs With Our Team

Our experienced staff will call you to develop a personalized plan that meets your child's needs and goals.

To make your call productive, please be prepared to discuss:

  • Scheduling: A few days and times that work for your family.
  • Tutoring Needs: The specific subjects and goals for your child.
  • Learning Approach: Any insights into your child’s learning style.

– Step 3: Start With a Risk-Free First Session

Meet your matched tutor in a risk-free first session. When you continue, that hour counts as the first hour of your plan — and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers every plan.

– Step 4: Settle Into Your Plan

We’ll recommend the six- or nine-month plan that fits your child’s goal: the same tutor and weekly slot, all year. You’ll get an email before every renewal, and you can pause or stop anytime.


Our Services

  • Diverse Subjects: Math, elementary topics, writing, SATs, and more.
  • Customized Support: Tailored tutoring for homework, exams, and boosting confidence.
  • Flexible Delivery: One-on-one, online or in-person sessions to fit your schedule.
  • Powered by Teachworks: Streamlined scheduling, enhanced communication, and insightful reports.
  • Stay Ahead: Combine premium tutoring with advanced tech for unparalleled results.
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Dedicated 1-on-1 Mentorship

Personalized guidance focusing purely on your student's specific weak points.

AI Diagnostic Platform

Access our authentic digital SAT interface featuring over 5,000 targeted practice questions.

Free Full-Length Diagnostic

Every student starts with a 2 hr 14 min digital SAT diagnostic that maps their exact weak points.

Quality Tutoring, Manageable Payments!

We understand tutoring is a priority. Ask our coordinators about flexible 'Pay Over Time' options designed to fit your budget and ensure cost is never a barrier.

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What's Included

Personalized Tutoring with Comprehensive Technology Platforms

Effortless Scheduling & Billing

Scheduling, billing, and parent portal for complete transparency and easy management.

All-In-One Learning Platforms

Tutors utilize the best educational platforms and resources to strengthen their effectiveness.

Instant Skills Assessment

Platforms to diagnose your child’s current skills, along with providing adaptive learning material and detailed analytics.

How We Compare

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Start With a Risk-Free First Session

Every student starts with a risk-free first session with their matched tutor. From there, we recommend a six- or nine-month plan — because that's how long real progress actually takes.

Tutoring with us runs continuously: you'll get an email before every renewal, and you can pause or stop anytime — all backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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    Risk-Free First Session: Meet your tutor before your plan begins — when you continue, it counts as your first hour.
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    Six- or Nine-Month Plans: One weekly schedule, one simple payment every 4 weeks, and hours every child in your household can share.
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    The Same Tutor All Year: No rotating tutors — a dedicated tutor who knows your child's learning style.
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    No Cancellation Fees: Life happens — pause up to 8 weeks a year and your plan simply extends.
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Tutoring That
Runs All Year

Real progress takes a semester or more. Our six- and nine-month plans keep the same tutor, the same weekly slot and one simple payment every 4 weeks — with hours every child in your household can share.

Serving Northern Virginia

In-home and online tutoring across the region

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Parents Ask Before Starting

Quick answers on cost, plans and getting started. Still wondering about something? Text us at 703-203-7572.

How much does tutoring cost?

Most families choose a membership. With ACH autopay, in-person tutoring works out to $62.50–$70/hr and online tutoring to $53–$55/hr, depending on the plan (card autopay adds 4%).

For one short, focused goal, packages start at 15 hours: $1,125 in person or $900 online. SAT/ACT prep is a separate program at $100/hr in person or $85/hr online, with a 10-hour minimum.

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What is the School-Year Plan?

It's our lowest-rate plan: the same tutor and a steady weekly slot for 36 weeks, paid in 9 simple payments every 4 weeks. Hours are shared by every child in your household and roll over while your membership is active.

Want a shorter commitment? The 6-Month Plan is 6 payments over 24 weeks.

How does the risk-free assessment work?

Your child meets their matched tutor first. If it's not a fit, you owe nothing and we'll match you with someone else. If you continue, that session simply counts as the first hour of your plan.

Can we pause or cancel?

Yes. You can pause a membership for up to 8 weeks a year (travel, sports season, exams) and your term simply extends.

There's no cancellation fee: if you end a membership early, the hours you used adjust to our standard package rate, never more than $200. We always email you before anything renews.

Do you tutor in person, online, or both?

Both. In-person sessions happen at your home or a local library across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Vienna, Reston, McLean, Tysons, Burke and Springfield. Online sessions are available too, with flexible scheduling.

Which grades and subjects do you cover?

All grade levels, K–12: math (from elementary math through calculus), science, English and writing, history, languages and more. SAT/ACT prep is our separate specialized program with its own tutors.

Can siblings share one plan?

Yes. One membership covers every child in your household, with one simple bill, so siblings draw from the same hours.

How quickly can we get started?

Fill out the short form on this page and a real person texts you back, usually within the hour, 8am–10pm daily, to talk through your child's needs and set up the risk-free assessment.

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Arlington, Alexandria, And Fairfax Tutors Proud To Be National Tutoring Association Members

At Magellan Tutoring, our team of expert in-home and online tutors provides affordable, high-quality tutoring for all grades and subjects—including math tutoring, language arts, SAT/ACT prep, and more.

Every instructor is a dedicated member of the National Tutoring Association (NTA)—the nation’s leading organization for professional tutoring excellence.

NTA membership means our Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax tutors are committed to ethical, high-quality, and effective learning support for every student we serve.
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