Does your child need a boost to catch up, stay on track, or excel?
Our caring, experienced educators provide personalized support to students nationwide through subject tutoring, executive function coaching, test prep, and college consulting. Whether your child needs help mastering a tough class, building stronger study habits, preparing for high-stakes exams, or navigating the college admissions process, we meet them exactly where they are.
We’re here to take the pressure off your plate by improving your child's skills, confidence, grades, and independence along the way.
Founded by a classroom teacher in 1998, our expert team has helped tens of thousands of students uncover their strengths and overcome academic challenges.
The warmth, encouragement, and trust our educators build with students are at the heart of everything we do, and why families continue to partner with us year after year.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
"My son's progress with Educational Connections has changed the trajectory of his life for the better! His tutor has patiently found ways to teach him effectively and support his unique learning needs. My child went from being multiple grade levels behind to being on grade level in math. He is now above grade level in reading comprehension, and I marvel at how he can communicate thoughtful ideas using his writing strategies."
★★★★★
- Elizabeth, Parent
"Our tutor for my son with ADHD has completely transformed his interest in school and ability to learn. She is fun, engaging, and encouraging. She has given him very concrete strategies to focus and study. His grades have gone from horrible to wonderful!"
★★★★★
- Layli, Parent
"The tutors and coaches are easy to stay in touch with and provide continuous feedback on our student's progress. In the short time we've worked with them, our son's grades and confidence in chemistry have already shown great improvement, and he is more proactive in planning and scheduling study time and completing assignments in general."
★★★★★
- Linda, Parent
"Educational Connections has been an amazing resource. It is wonderful as a parent not to create conflict at homework time. Any time we need a tutor in any subject or executive functioning, I reach out, and the amazing staff finds the perfect tutor for my child's learning style. I have recommended others, and they all say Educational Connections is a lifesaver, and I completely agree!"
★★★★★
- Carolyn, Parent
3 Steps To Getting Your Child The Support
They Need This School Year
Step 1:
Schedule a call to tell us more about what’s causing the most stress for you and your child.
Step 2:
Meet your match - the handpicked, experienced coach who will support your student.
Step 3:
Feel at ease as your child begins building skills to master tricky subjects and improve confidence.
Our Educational Specialists are here to answer all your questions and explain our tutor match guarantee.
You can also call our office Monday through Friday from 9 AM ET to 5 PM ET at (703) 934-8282.
Does your child need more academic support than teachers can provide in a group setting?
Educational Connections will help with:
A private tutor or coach handpicked to fit your child’s age, personality, and academic needs
Convenient, flexible online sessions that fit your family’s schedule
One-on-one attention catered to your child’s most pressing needs
Support in any subject and executive functioning skills so your child can develop strong study habits
A high level of outside accountability so you can focus on parenting instead of serving as the 'Homework Police'
We Help Students from Kindergarten to College with:
Executive Function
Coaching
Give your child the tools they need to stay organized, focused, and on top of their work—without the constant stress. We use research-backed strategies tailored to your child’s needs to strengthen time management, organization, and attention. Along the way, they’ll build study skills that support long-term academic success.
Subject
Tutoring
We make schoolwork more manageable through one-on-one tutoring with experienced educators and subject experts. Our tutors use clear, engaging explanations that build confidence and deep understanding. Each session is personalized to your child’s classes and goals, helping them master challenging concepts and make real academic progress.
Test Prep
Tutoring
ACT, SAT, GRE, SSAT/HSPT, and more. We make test prep effective and manageable through a personalized approach designed to maximize scores. Your student will learn proven strategies to reduce test anxiety and build confidence—helping them achieve results that open doors to new opportunities.
College
Consulting
Applying to college in today’s competitive admissions landscape can feel overwhelming. We provide strategic, personalized guidance from application to acceptance, led by counselors with firsthand admissions experience. Your child will craft standout essays and build a thoughtful college list that aligns with their goals and strengths.
What To Expect
We celebrate the fact that every child learns differently, so you won’t find a one-size-fits-all tutoring solution here.
For more than 27 years, families have chosen Educational Connections because we guarantee:
- Access to the most qualified coaches and tutors. (We hire less than 10% of the tutors who apply with us to ensure we bring you the best of the best. All of our tutors are college graduates, and about 90% hold Master's degrees or higher!)
- Targeted subject support paired with executive function strategies to improve your child's study habits.
- Feedback reports that document your child's progress after every session, so you're always kept up to speed.
- Ongoing, monthly training keeps our educators up-to-date on the best, research-based strategies and most relevant information for students.
OUR SUBJECTS
- Motivation
- Goal setting
- Organizational strategies
- Study strategies
- Time management techniques
- Planning skills
- Elementary Math
- Middle School Math
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Algebra II
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Statistics
- College Level Math
- Reading Comprehension
- Reading Accuracy
- Reading Speed
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Program (for Dyslexia)
- Development and Organization of Ideas
- Components of Essay Writing
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Research Skills
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- HSPT
- AP Exams
- Custom Roadmap to College
- College-Ready Resume Creation
- Application Strategy Development
- Application Essay and Supplementals
- Physical Science
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geosystems
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Civics
- United States History
- World History
- World Civilization
- Geography
- Government
- Spanish
- French
- Latin
- ESOL
- Other (just ask!)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science Principles
- Programing Languages
- Java
- Python
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