Providing Tutoring for Over 13 Years
PRIVATE TUTORING FOR ALL GRADES
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, & Other Northern VA Areas
1-on-1 In-Person Tutoring
At your home or a local library
Online Tutoring
Flexible scheduling for virtual sessions
Targeted SAT Prep
Specialized tutors utilizing our new AI-driven platform and providing continuous assessment tracking.
Trusted by Families Like Yours
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Why Northern Virginia Families Choose Magellan Tutoring
Local, personal, not corporate — your family always knows your tutor.
- 5.0 ★from 177 Google reviews
- 13+ yrsproviding tutoring
- 1-on-1in-home, library or online
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.
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.
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.
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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Why Northern Virginia Families Choose Magellan
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).
See the School-Year Plan →School-Year Math Help
From the first unit test to final exams, jump straight to the help your student needs — 1-on-1, in-home or online.
In person — at home or a local library — or online.
Questions before you start? Talk to a real person — we text you back, usually within the hour.
1-On-1 IN-PERSON
At Home Or Local Library Or Online
Call Us: 703-203-7572
A Trusted Voice in Education
We're proud to be recognized as a trusted educational resource in the local community.
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Sharing Expert Insights into Student Digital Wellbeing
As seen on WUSA9, Magellan Tutoring founder Michael Sison is a trusted voice in student digital wellbeing. His expert insights guide our focused, personalized tutoring approach.
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KATV Highlights Magellan Tutoring’s Success in Helping Students Rebound
As seen on KATV, Magellan Tutoring and founder Michael Sison are featured for helping local families close learning gaps and rebuild confidence after pandemic learning loss.
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Voyage Baltimore Spotlights Our Mission
As seen on Voyage Baltimore, Magellan Tutoring founder Michael Sison is featured for his commitment to building student confidence, a mission inspired by his own academic journey.
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Navigating the New Digital ACT
As a featured education expert, founder Michael Sison weighs in on the critical choice between digital and paper formats, helping families navigate the evolving testing landscape.
Meet Maia, an accomplished educator with a dual master's pedigree from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and the University of Oxford. With a master’s degree in Education, professional experience in various educational settings, and a decade of tutoring experience, Maia is an expert at creating motivating and effective learning experiences that lead to measurable results in the areas of reading, writing, and university application prep.