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Jeremy: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
Hello, I'm a Princeton sophomore planning to major in mathematics. I tutored multiple middle school and high school students when I was in high school, and am hoping to continue tutoring in college. While I primarily in math (ranging from Algebra I to Calculus 3), I also have experience tutoring in other subjects, including the ACT, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and playing basketball.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Dana: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...teachers' assistant and working with students of different backgrounds allowed me to develop multiple teaching styles that reflect the students I am working with. I have the ability to teach and tutor students who are visual learners by using charts, tables, and tools for memorization and applied learning, in addition, to those who are, as I like to call them, "listening learners" where I use verbal communication and the art of conversation in ways that...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelor in Arts, Personal and Professional Communications

Katelyn: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...received Dean's List all three of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies,
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 33

Toni: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...life, I have always been passionate about helping everyone around me succeed. Whether I had pre-established a relationship with someone or not, helping them to understand a new topic always came second nature. My two favorite subjects are Algebra and Chemistry but, as indicated by my major choices, I do love many topics across the STEM spectrum including; Calculus, Biology, Anatomy, and many more! Algebra has been my favorite subject since my first encounter with...
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering and Biological Sciences

Meagan: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
Hello! I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in human biology! I'm well-studied in biology and chemistry, having taken graduate courses in undergrad. I also took many classes in literature and English while in school, as it's one of my passions. I have lots of experience mentoring and teaching children ages 5-18, and am so excited to help you learn!
Education & Certification
Catholic University of America - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 760

Leah: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...why I like to tutor students in math, to show that it is doable and something they can excel at too! My favorite areas to teach are Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Calculus, but am happy to teach most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Patrick: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...also have a deep passion for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test or a speech mainly because I remember being in the same positions not too long ago. When I am not working or reading about the news, you can usually find me being active. I am...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

Aleena: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...passionate about learning and I want students to have that same passion so they can reach their true potential and not let academics stand in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a huge impact upon a student's educational goals. I am very personable and I want students to feel comfortable enough with me to ask me anything....
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, cognition, and Neuroscience
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Physiology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Lucille: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...NCCC before working for several years in the gaming industry. I have had a variety of experiences tutoring others, from volunteering to tutor English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry I put together and led a variety of training sessions for...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Global Studies
Georgetown University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 173

Hans: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...the context of a rigorous curriculum, and I am compelled to share my knowledge and techniques with younger students. In college, I was the proud recipient of the H.J. Heinz Corporation Scholarship; a full-tuition award complete with 2 internships, given to outstanding academic leaders. I chose to go to Washington and Lee, however, I was accepted into seven other prestigious schools: Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Kenyon College, Albion...
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelors, Business Administration major, Philosophy minor
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

Brian: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 750

Ryan: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...standardized test preparation, Reading Comprehension and Writing. I have taught Government, English, World Religions, History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of logic games and to distinguish between right and wrong answers in the Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections. I enjoy helping...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Education
Washington University in St Louis - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
State Certified Teacher
LSAT: 169

Samuel: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...and spent the summer of 2019 interning in Berlin at a think tank. Prior to starting at SAIS, I worked at a non-governmental organization working electoral reform and assistance projects in Jordan and Libya. I completed my undergraduate education at Brown University in May 2015, graduating with an honors degree in International Relations. Outside of class, I was heavily involved with Model United Nations as a conference planner and attendee. I helped produce musical theater...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, International Relations
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Mrunal: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside of work, I love traveling, cooking, and playing Candy Crush on my phone!... Making it...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Engineering
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Samantha: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Massiel: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers,...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Nathan: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...received my Bachelors of Science in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2011. I was a Teaching Assistant of a Physics course for two years while I was there. I basically helped teach the class by making sure the students understood what the professor was saying during the lectures. I believe that stripping down a problem to it's simplest explanation and then building from there is the best way to learn...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Amber: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...their writing. I received my Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri's School of Law, I am a member of the Missouri bar, and I'm presently a Presidential Management Fellow working for the federal government in DC. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology. I love writing, but I understand that it is not easy because it was not always easy for me. In high school...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Missouri - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 710

Elizabeth: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...of all ages. I am happy to tutor in all things English, as this is my strength. I have scored at the 100th percentile on the SAT Reading Comprehension section, and highly on the Writing and other standardized tests assessing English ability. I have also been tutoring since I was in high school, and love to help students improve their writing and reading skills. It helps that I've also worked in the marketing field proofreading...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Psychology and Political Science
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Sarah: Reston tutor
Certified Tutor in Reston, VA
...on the Varsity Tutors platform. Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll be a graduate student at the University of Maryland-College...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Interdisciplinary Humanities-English
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The Reston School System
Reston, Virginia, is a suburb of Washington, D.C., with a population of approximately 60,000 residents. Owing to its combination of green spaces and commerce, Reston is one of the best Virginia cities in which to live. Most of Reston’s top high schools also rank within the best 100 schools in Virginia. All of Reston’s public schools are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). With an enrollment of more than 180,000 students, FCPS is the state’s largest public school system.
Reston’s public high schools have smaller class sizes than the state average. Despite this, some students get behind in class and can't get sufficient support from their teacher. Below are student-teacher ratios for Reston high schools.
Reston Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Westfield High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
South Lakes High School has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
Herndon High School has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
Madison High School has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Langley High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Virginia State Average has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Reston's high schools have good Advanced Placement exam pass rates. Here's how those school rank against the rest of the state.
Reston High School Rankings
High School | Reston Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Langley High School | 1 | 3 | 91% |
Madison High School | 2 | 10 | 85% |
South Lakes High School | 3 | 36 | 87% |
Westfield High School | 4 | 58 | 82% |
Herndon High School | 5 | 59 | 79% |
Mountain View Alternative High School | 6 | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Bryant Alternative High School | 7 | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Fairfax County Adult High School | 8 | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Key Center School | 9 | Unavailable | Unavailable |
If you’ve noticed a change in your child’s academic performance, it’s best to address it as soon as possible. So many school subjects are cumulative, requiring your child to master new, more complex skills that require strong foundational knowledge. If your son or daughter needs help catching up, private tutoring may be the solution. Varsity Tutors helps connect students with excellent Reston tutors. Students who are struggling and those are excelling can benefit from working with a tutor. The communication and interaction during each tutoring session gives your child the opportunity to move at his or her own pace. A tutor can ensure your child understands the “why?” behind challenging concepts.
Reston Test Scores
The table above shows the results of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) exams, which are standardized tests that assess a student’s abilities in four subjects: science, math, history and social science, and English. From grades 3-12, students are tested each year in English and math. Science and history are tested in grades 3, 5, and 8. When students move on to high school, they are given End-of-Course tests as they complete classes such as geometry and biology in addition to the yearly English and math evaluations.
Whether your child needs a hand preparing for the SOLs or a guide to help explore a new subject, there’s a private tutor in Reston who’s perfect for the job. Tutoring gives your child the chance to receive an experienced educator’s full attention. Through lessons as unique as your child, tutors explain complex concepts using methods that play to your child’s strengths. The perks of tutoring aren’t limited to elementary and secondary schoolers. Students enrolled in college-level courses at one of the Washington, D.C., area’s many legendary universities can enjoy learning with a private tutor, too. Below you can see how post-secondary schools in the Reston area rank against the rest of the country.
Reston University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Georgetown University | 24 | 17% |
University of Maryland - College Park | 96 | 48% |
George Washington University | 130 | 40% |
American University | 150 | 26% |
George Mason University | 227 | 81% |
Catholic University of America | 374 | 80% |
Howard University | 477 | 30% |
Gallaudet University | 516 | 66% |
Marymount University | 694 | 91% |
Stratford University | Unavailable | 100% |
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