I appreciated all the tutors but Doug the director manager rarely responded to emails and when he…read moredid it was a few word responses. Customer service was quite poor and rates were changed without notifying us. When I inquired about it I didn't get responses.

We recently withdrew our student from the South Riding Huntington program and would not recommend…read moreas it did not meet our tutoring needs. We were impressed at first with their intensive pre-enrolment evaluation where they used their proprietary tools and methods to assess our student's learning needs. They did a decent job presenting our student's needs and recommending learning plans to achieve our stated goals. I also like that they meet with us to discuss our student's learning progress. However, their program did not meet our specific needs due the following: Beyond what we were told in the periodic meetings, we did not have visibility to our student's learning materials. By design, there are no take home exercises or learning materials to encourage continued learning and practices while not at the center. We never saw the actual learning materials! Since there are no take-home work, it was important for us to see the actual learning materials and even how our student was graded on tests/exercises so that we can procure similar materials for ongoing practicing outside of tutoring sessions. The tutoring sessions did not translate to success in the classroom or report cards. We did not really have designated teacher/tutor. There seemed to be a rotation of teachers/tutors who would attend to our student during various tutoring sessions. This would be ideal for younger students but a concern for our student and our tutoring needs. We also became aware that their recruiting requirement for tutors indicated that "teaching experience is not required." Their fees outpace that of seasoned experienced tutors with teaching experience. In addition, I agree with another review on google (which looks like it has been taken down) about their tendency to be unnecessarily rigid. They once approached us within two hours to the start of our scheduled tutoring session and begged us to accommodate their last-minute schedule challenge and asked to inconveniently change our time. We obliged. At a later time, when we gave them a 12-hour notice of absence, they were unwilling to accommodate and instead rudely pointed to their policies (which is within their rights; they have a very rigid 24-hour rule). I did not appreciate their rudeness and overall impersonal attitudes considering that their services cater to families. I will definitely not recommend this tutoring program to other families!

Very nice center. Run very well and has AMAZING instructors. So much fun to go every class!!read more

Poorly run, poor communication from the ownership. Scheduling is a pain, the kids barley learn…read moreanything. We were apart of a different Manthnasium (Centreville) before we moved and that was run much better.

My daughter started with SpiderSmart of Ashburn to become more confident in math. She started in…read moreDec and has continued on as her math scores have had a noticeable improvement. Her school teacher commented on how well she's doing and was recognized as 'most improved' in the class last quarter. Jessica is a top notch professional who is understanding and flexible when it comes to scheduling. She works with each student to customize a study/work plan that suits the needs and desires of child. She makes them feel comfortable and at ease, all the while learning a ton of math!

My daughter and I love SpiderSmart. Ms. Jessica and Ms. Frances are the best. Since my daughter…read morestarted her confidence level in reading has been tremendous. I really can't thank them enough. My daughter is so happy when I take her to SpiderSmart, she really loves going. They really make learning fun and I appreciate everything they have done for my daughter. Please do yourself the favor and don't hesitate to take your child to SpiderSmart of Ashburn, I promise you won't regret the decision.

Ashburn Tutors is the best. Dave and Mary Beth and their tutors have a gift for teaching and…read moreconnecting with their students in a way that makes learning both fun and effective. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Ashburn Tutors, LLC provides private one-on-one, in-home instruction to students K-12, college…read morestudents, and adults. Ashburn Tutors, LLC provides the following types of instruction: reading comprehension, systematic PHONICS, letter-sound relationships, reading fluency, spelling rules, vocabulary, written expression, penmanship, cursive writing, math concepts/skills including mastery of multiplication tables, elementary math through pre-calculus, AP courses, homework help, study skills, Virginia SOL preparation, and writing college essays & applications. No Contracts, No Minimum Sessions, No 100-200 Hours Commitment, No Placement Fees, No Upfront Fees and No Diagnostic Fees To Begin Tutoring.

I had a good experience with Aloha mind math. It helped my son calculate math mentally faster. He…read morehad great speed and accuracy.

From the owner: Aloha Mind Math started in 2007 with a simple goal: to give our own children something meaningful…read moreto do—something that would challenge their minds while building confidence and focus. Today, we offer after-school enrichment programs for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade, focusing on Mind Math and Reading/Writing. What started as a small, humble effort quickly grew into a bigger mission. We saw the need for a program that could go beyond just academics — something that could truly unlock each child’s potential. At Aloha, we believe every child has a spark of genius inside them. With the right guidance and tools, that spark can grow into something extraordinary. Our program is designed to do just that — to help children think creatively, solve problems confidently, and thrive in every area of life. From our family to yours, we invite you to discover the genius in your child — and join us in building a brighter future, one young mind at a time.

We used Art to tutor two of our children for both the SAT and ACT. Our kids always liked working…read morewith him as he was able to find the parts of the test where they needed help and concentrate on that. Art also taught them test taking skills that were very helpful and useful beyond the SAT. We felt his rates were very reasonable and he was always on time. We felt it was so worth it as our children's test scores improved greatly!

Here is another 5 star review. At the risk of being redundant, Art Edwards worked with our son to…read moreimprove his math SAT score through a combination of material mastery and test-taking strategies. Our son did his part, doing practice exams and going over them when they met. We had what we thought was a realistic expectation of how much the score might improve and were pleasantly surprised when he scored higher than we'd hoped and expected. Art is able to explain the material as well as how test questions are designed in ways that our son understood and was able to apply. Both not only helped this score, but certainly will contribute in the future. Highly recommended.

This is the learning center which we have been looking for my son for years! Rabia is a wonderful…read moreteacher and she is very good in her teaching methodology. She is always on time and has struck a friendship with my son. He looks forward to having a class with her and we take it online. It is amazing to see my son getting confident in Math, Science and English everyday. Every time I talk to my son about the lessons, he always has positive things to say. We have had been to various learning centers and even to one on one tutoring but my son never was happy with any one of them. Homework help which Rabia gives is what I really needed instead of going through material which is way far ahead in the school curriculum. I will give her all 5 stars!!!!

From the owner: A+ Learning Club provides comprehensive tutoring and enrichment classes by keeping children engaged…read moreand guided in a safe and positive learning environment. We offer SAT/ACT prep, SOL prep, One-on-One tutoring and also small group tutoring, preschool classes, summer camps, and our club offers FREE Reading Club every Saturday.

We have worked with Julia Ross and her team on two occasions and have been very pleased both times…read more She - and her team - take a personal approach with each student. They weigh feedback and information from parents, and with her in-depth knowledge of colleges and universities, provide customized guidance to each student/family. The whole process of applying to college has changed so much over the last two decades (when I first applied). It has further changed in the last several months during this pandemic. If you want to have the best understanding of the process and be provided with insightful, educated suggestions and recommendations you should have your son or daughter work with Julia and her team. They will help you match your child to the right school (or group of schools) - some of which you may have not even considered. Oh, and also of importance, she can help guide you through potential opportunities to save thousands on tuition - more than off-setting the costs of her services.

Parents beware! I'm…read moreposting this message to share my experience with Professional Tutoring, LLC and to warn parents to be careful about providing your credit card information to this company. No matter how nice or persuasive the owner of the business is (and believe me she is very persuasive), do not provide your credit card information. Once you do, they will charge your credit card even if you tell them to stop charging. This is exactly what happened to me. I'm sorry that I have to post this negative report. I am not one to do this type of thing, but in this case, I believe I was really treated badly and unfairly. I normally assume positive intent when I deal with people or with businesses, that's what I did this time too. But unfortunately, my assumption was wrong about Professional Tutoring LLC. Although, I have reached out to the owner multiple times and nicely requested for them not charge my credit card and for them to refund the amount they have already charged, they always refer to a contract and refuse to discuss. All the niceness and the care they exhibited to get us to sign-up disappeared fast! They have now charged me $900+ for services not rendered! So, parents beware! Sossena