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Counselors, Testers, and Tutors

Virginia homeschoolers have many options when it comes to providing evidence of progress. To help you learn of some of them, HEAV has complied this list of providers who offer tutoring and/or testing and evaluation services. See our Virginia Homeschool Testing FAQ for information about the Virginia testing laws and options.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: HEAV has NOT prescreened these individuals or companies; inclusion on this list should not be deemed an endorsement of services.  Please carefully evaluate the services of the companies you are considering.

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VIRGINIA-BASED COUNSELORS, TESTERS, AND TUTORS
The tutoring, testing and evaluation resources below are listed according to their location. Please keep in mind, however, that some of these companies have a much broader range of service.

Hampton Roads/Williamsburg/Chesapeake Area
Northern Virginia
Richmond Area
Statewide Companies (serve multiple areas)
All Other Areas

HAMPTON ROADS/WILLIAMSBURG/CHESAPEAKE AREA

Peg Calvird, C.B.P.
291 Burnetts Way
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-923-7677
757-681-1718 (cell)
Peg.Calvird@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Homeschool mom with a B.B.A. in information technology and more than 15 years of experience homeschooling her children; registered with BJU as a test administrator. Can administer Stanford 10, OLSAT, and Iowa tests; available to tutor various pre-K-12 courses, including reading, language, arts, math (including Algebra 1), science, and basic computer skills. Rate: $30/hour and up for tutoring; $50/day for testing, plus cost of testing materials.

Ariane Carter
Portsmouth, Virginia 23703
757-927-5454
ariane626@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Certified English teacher available to teach reading comprehension and writing skills to middle and high school students. Rates negotiable.

Mary Kay Glassman
2253 Cape Arbor Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-621-1467
mkglassman@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Experienced learning disabilities specialist who uses a wide range of multi-sensory techniques developed over years of instruction. Available to tutor pre-K through elementary learning-disabled students in reading and math. Rate: $40/hour; about three hours tutoring typically needed per week.

Griffith Resource and Consulting for Education
Coralie Griffith
4105 Third Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
757-348-2887 or 757-537-2145
coraliegriffith@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Certified in special education, but willing to work with all homeschoolers. Offers testing, evaluations (including portfolio evaluations), mentoring programs, curriculum assistance and other forms of assistance on a case-by-case basis. Available to speak. Fees vary according to service(s) provided. Will reduce or waive fees for certain situations.

Stephen Griggs
940 Sugar Oak Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
stgriggs@lycos.com
SPECIALTY: Latin and German teacher with 19 years experience teaching both private school and homeschool students. Teaches levels I, II, and III of both languages. Also available to tutor Math 7, Algebra I, and geometry. Rate: $25/hour at his normal location; rates for in-home tutoring vary based on distance of home.

Dr. Anthony A. Isola
Contact Information:
4513 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
757-337-0859
tonyisola@cox.net
SPECIALTY: English literature, compostion, grammar, Latin I, II, III, IV, Greek I, II, history

Christine Fagan
2680 Nestlebrook Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-721-9088
teaching2read@cox.net
SPECIALTY: Certified elementary education and Wilson Language teacher with many years of special-education experience. Available to tutor grades K-5 in all subjects, and grades K-12 in Wilson Language, a multi-sensory, structured language program for students having difficulty with reading, writing, or spelling. Rates vary depending on travel and time.

Cindy Heldreth
7 Patrick Lane
Poquoson, VA 23662
757-869-8911
cindy_heldreth-tutoring@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Certified secondary mathematics teacher with master's degree in mathematics education. Thirty-four years of teaching experience. Tutors Algebra 1 through Calculus. Rate: $30/hour.

Andrew Linke
Linke Educational Consulting
1055 West 48th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23508
757-537-8489
www.linke-ed.com
alinke@aleph85.com
SPECIALTY: Tutors English language and literature for grades 6-12 and offers assistance with curriculum design, portfolio evaluation, and technology. Specializes in integration of SOL requirements with Boy Scout program. Homeschool graduate with English/language arts teaching license. Rates vary by service.

Literacy Center of Virginia Beach
900 Commonwealth Place, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-961-5107
kabbott@literacycenterofvb.com
SPECIALTY: Multisensory structured language-based learning strategies for reading, writing and spelling using the Wilson Reading System.  Homeschoolers will learn language structure. Students who may or may not have a language-based learning disability will benefit from our services.  Students who struggle with reading and/or spelling will do better in their other subject areas and will not have the frustration that they once knew. We also offer kindergarten classes up to 6 students. We use the Fundations Program, also from Wilson. Please visit our web site: www.literacycenterofvb.com.

Tamra Misseijer
Pressing Toward the Mark Tutoring and Testing Services
5632 Albright Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-961-3901
tamra.misseijer@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Tutors and teaches all K-6 subjects and administers tests for homeschooling students in grades K-12. Tutors Spanish to students of all ages (Conversational Spanish, Spanish I, II, and III, and Elementary Spanish). Charges $35/hour.

Judi Munday
HIS Place for Help in School
1204 Murray Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-482-5709, 757-482-7159
www.helpinschool.net
learn@helpinschool.net
SPECIALTY: Offers one-on-one assessments, end-of-year evaluations (Woodcock-Johnson-IV, Kaufman Tests of Educational Achievement, and Wide Range Achievement Tests), evaluation of portfolio work, learning-disability diagnostics, and tutoring (all subjects K-8), especially remedial reading tutoring and reading instruction for dyslexic students. Has worked extensively with special needs students and currently manages a website for families with special needs issues. Author of Teaching Your Special Needs Student and Writing a Student Educational Plan. Rates: $175 for full Woodcock-Johnson IV end-of-year assessment; $75 for WRAT. Portfolio Evaluations: $25/hour. Consultations: $50/hour. Fees include a follow-up discussion with parents to interpret results and provide teaching recommendations.

Sarah Olbris
5324 Challedon Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-456-9659
www.thetestinglady.com
SPECIALTY: Group and individual testing and evaluations. Certified secondary ed math teacher.

Sheri Privett
209 Sand Drive West
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-566-8604
mandsprivett@aol.com 
SPECIALTY: Group testing for Stanford 10; private testing with Iowa or Stanford. Certified teacher with master's degree; homeschooling mom. She is also able to order BJP materials with free shipping.

Quest for Knowledge Tutoring Service
Sharon Carter B. A., M.Ed., Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 8163
Yorktown , VA 23693
757-848-5900, fax: 757-224-4557
www.questforknowledgetutors.com
tutor4@questforknowledgetutors.com
SPECIALTY: Individual and group tutoring services for K-12 students. Tutors available for science, math, reading, ESL (ages 16 through adult), Russian, and Spanish. Certified Special Education Teachers available to work with special needs students. Offers free Formative Assessment tests for all students as well as free educational resources/downloads.

Tricia Stevens
5517 Annandale Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-479-9330
SPECIALTY: Educational Therapist, trained by National Institute of Learning Disabilities (NILD). Works with ADD, ADDD, and slow learners. Certified tester through B.J.U.

Wings of Eagles Educational Services
Michelle Caprio
Hampton Roads and  Southampton County
757-479-1512
wingsofeagles1@juno.com
SPECIALTY: Virginia certified teacher, portfolio assessment, curriculum counseling, Woodcock-Johnson Mastery Assessment, Kaleidoscope Learning Profiles, PAR career counseling inventory, and standardized achievement testing. Registered Bob Jones University Press tester. Hand scoring is available on selected assessments.

Elizabeth Wood
2512 Harris Creek Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-471-3671
betsy.wood7@att.net
SPECIALTY: Former high school math teacher has tutored math for more than ten years. Tutors all levels through calculus; homeschooled two of her own children for a year and has some experience with ABeka and Saxon. Rate: $35/hour.

Alison Wright
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-333-0555
annawright1@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: After-school private tutoring program for Algebra 1 (private, public, or homeschool students). References available upon request. Rate: $20/50-minute session.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Bari Appelstein
Tutoring for Success
12519 Chasbarb Terrace
Oak Hill, VA 20171-2469
703-919-9585 (cell)
703-264-8990 (home)
thetutor@appelstein.net
SPECIALTY: Certified teacher with a BS in education and an MS in remedial reading/education and 35 years tutoring experience. Has worked extensively with special education, LD, ED, and ADHD students. Offers diagnostic testing, evaluation, and remediation of reading issues; tutoring/teaching in all subjects for grades K-8 (math through pre-algebra); English and history for grades 9-12; study and organizational skills for all levels; and writing, research papers, Internet research, and test preparation. Available to help parents evaluate student's grade/reading level, proctor any state-required testing, and give advice. Also offers diagnostic testing and evaluation for reading problems and can write reports for parents who needs official, non-biased documentation. Rate: $50/hour plus travel time, if applicable.

Claudia Bonin
2722 Pembsly Drive
Vienna, VA 22181
703-242-6266
claudiabonin@aol.com
SPECIALTY: Mom with a biomedical engineering degree (currently pursuing her Ph.D.). Specializes in physics and high school math (all levels--algebra through calculus), with the goal of helping the student build not only knowledge, but also intuitions and connections to math and science. Strives to relate concepts to the student's everyday life.

Delores Cody, Ph.D. & Associates
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101
Manassas, VA 20110
703-368-3769
www.family-resource.com
SPECIALTY: Experts in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of learning and attentional difficulties. Providing services to Northern Virginia families since 1996.

Sarah Daubert
8900 Weir Street
Manassas, VA 20110
703-785-0658
smd5b@virginia.edu
SPECIALTY: College graduate with a double major in linguistics and French and extensive experience with multiple languages. Available to tutor beginning through advanced French, beginning through intermediate Russian and Spanish, and beginning Latin, German, and Italian. Experience tutoring fellow students while at college. Rates: $20 to $25/hour.

Cindy Hagenhoff Ruby Sotelo
SPAN the GaP
8487-4 Euclid Avenue
Manassas Park, VA 20111
571-208-1052
571-208-1053 (fax)
www.span-the-gap.org
cahagenhoff@span-the-gap.org
SPECIALTY: Provides educational and learning preferences assessments; approved to administer the Woodcock-Johnson, Iowa, and Stanford tests, along with other standardized measures. One-on-one and small group tutoring available for K-12 in all subjects, from basic skills to college-prep courses, including Spanish courses. Instructional consultation for parents also available. Rate: $60/hour for tutoring and consultation; assessment fees vary by case and assessment used.

The Educational Alliance of Classical Christian Homeschoolers (EACCH)
Program Location:
Capital Christian Fellowship Church
10411 Greenbelt Road
Lanham, MD  20706
Contact Info:
EACCH Classical Tutorial
P.O. Box 35
Lanham, MD  20703
301-627-7737
www.eacchclassical.org
admin@eacchclassical.org
SPECIALTY: Homeschool tutorial services offering classes to homeschooling students from pre-K to grade 8. Students receive a biblically based education using the classical approach. Classes are held Mondays & Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lisa Gellene
Gellene Tutoring
16143 Crusade Court
Haymarket, VA 20169
703-753-9379
571-330-1004 (cell)
lisagellene@aol.com
SPECIALTY: Professional educator for 13 years. Experience includes teaching and working with students from public and private schools, working with students with a wide range of learning difficulties and delays, and homeschooling for 7 years. Available to tutor all courses and levels from elementary through high school, including high-school level language-arts and math courses. Integrates test-taking and organizational skills into sessions. PSAT and SAT prep also available. Rate: $40/hour.

Mary Handlon
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-509-5318
meenglun@aol.com
SPECIALTY: Stay-at-home mom with a BA in chemistry and an MS in computer science tutors all age groups in mathematics (including Algebra I and II) and in chemistry. Available to tutor morning hours, as well as afternoon and evening. Charges $35/hour and teaches from her home. 

Herbert Hoppe
PO Box 2784
Merrifield, VA 22116
math86ucla@aol.com
SPECIALTY: UCLA graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering and more than 10 years of full-time teaching and tutoring experience. Tutors Algebra 1 and 2, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and other math-related topics; assists with standardized tests and can help with high school science, although prefers math. Rate is $60/hour; contact for small group rates.

Amy Kranich
11981 Rocky Brooke Ct.
Manassas, VA 20112
703-794-9392
aekranich@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Licensed teacher with a degree in speech pathology (B.S.) and a degree in early childhood special education (M.Ed.). Specialty in early childhood (birth to 5 years), LD, MR, ADHD, ED, and developmental delays up to age 8. Also help parents develop behavioral strategies for their children. Tutoring services for children with and without disabilities up to fourth grade.

Kathy Kuhl
Learn Differently LLC
2965 Treadwell Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
703-715-8697
www.learndifferently.com
kathy@learndifferently.com
SPECIALTY: After 9 years homeschooling a child with learning and attention problems, Kathy supports parents who are teaching struggling learners at home (or considering it). She offers a free initial 20 minute phone consultation to determine how she can help the parent with planning, tips, and resources. Kathy earned her BA and teaching certificates in English and math at William and Mary.

Lamons Educare
Northern Virginia
plamons@cox.net
SPECIALTY: Professional educator for 25 years; home educating father of five; individual assessment; curriculum review and consultation; grade placement analysis and other evaluations as requested. Will travel throughout the state for group evaluation.

Learning Connections
Kristin Forman
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101
Manassas, VA 20110
703-330-8668
www.LCtutor.com
SPECIALTY: Tutoring available by highly qualified and talented teachers for all subjects and all grades. Specialties include learning disabilities and ADHD.

Kenzie Manetz
ReadWriteLearn, Inc.
10312 Lexington Court
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-710-6163
kenziemanetz@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Educational consultant/reading specialist with graduate degrees in reading and administration and undergraduate degrees in regular and special education. Available for language arts instruction, testing, or assessment. Offers both individualized and partnered tutoring. Special emphasis on student self esteem. Rates available upon request.

Rachna Nair
EduSquare
7308 Rolling Oak Lane
Springfield, VA 22153
703-866-5589
571-436-2054
edusquare@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Available to teach/tutor math (elementary, middle school, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, and geometry), biology, general/earth science, ESOL/ESL, and language arts. Seven years of teaching/tutoring experience, including several years of teaching home-bound children within the public school system. Rate: $40-$60/hour.

Cathy Rivera
Gainesville, VA 20155
518-817-3628 (cell)
cathyrivera3@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Experienced teacher with master's degree; can assist with English, Spanish, history, ESL, and testing and organizational skills in all grade levels. Also offers Spanish courses for enrichment. Rate: $40-$50/hour. Small group rates are negotiable.

Christinne Rodriguez
10 Regal Court
Stafford, VA 22554
540-720-5358
703-408-8624 (cell)
govie21@msn.com
SPECIALTY: Available to tutor middle and high school students in English. Can provide guidance on large and small research papers on topics in any course. Expertise lies in the mechanics of writing a research paper or other expository writing project. Rate: $30/hour.

TLC/Cortona Academy
208 Elden Street, Ste. 200
Herndon, VA 20170
703-464-0034 or 877-851-2010
info@tlc-nv.com
SPECIALITY: Offers counseling, testing, tutoring, and full-degree services for homeschoolers in grades 5-12. Also offers college courses for high school students, as well as AP courses and SAT/PSAT prep. courses.

TutorExcel, Inc.
Soumonie Heng, President
6925 Terrace Place
Annandale, VA 22003
703-400-4138
www.tutorexcelonline.com
sheng25@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Company has tutors available for all subjects and all grade levels, including pre-K through 12th grade, college, test prep, and adult. Serves the entire DC Metro area.

TutorFind
9204 Church Street
Suite 201
Manassas, VA 20110
1-800-648-8867
www.tutorfind.com
SPECIALITY: All core subject areas and grade levels as well as specialty subjects such as foreign languages, study skills, leaning disabilities, ESL, test preparation and more.

Maria Yanoshak
43146 Crosswind Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20148
571-217-2827
maria@yanoshak.com
SPECIALTY:  Certified teacher with three years experience as a reading teacher and one year of classroom teaching experience; currently working towards a Masters in Reading. Tutors primary and upper elementary students in reading and writing.  Also offering a Literature Circles class for homeschooled children grades 2-4.

RICHMOND AREA
Hope Cumbia
33065 Ashley Court
Hanover, VA 23069
804-994-2289
allenandhope@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Year-end testing using the WRAT-3 (Wide Range Achievement Test). Tutoring services available for elementary reading and math; middle school general science, math, and beginning Spanish; and high school beginning Spanish. Rate for testing: $40 per child with discounts for three or more children. Rate for tutoring: $20/thirty minute session.

Jennifer Berman
2732 Parview Way
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-399-1899
jberman@richmond.k12.va.us
SPECIALTY: Licensed special education teacher of the visually impaired, but has multiple years experience working in adult rehabilitation and with students of multiple disabilities. Provides tutoring services at reasonable rates and with flexible time slots. Can tutor all levels of math, science, social studies, reading, writing, and some foreign languages (Spanish and Latin), preferably to elementary and middle school children. Charges $25/hour.

Candice Boll
Midlothian, VA
804-744-2686
fourbollbunch@juno.com
SPECIALTY: certified teacher; gives the Iowa Basic test for
individuals or small groups.

Rene' Bowman, B.A., M.Ed.
6802 Paragon Place, Suite 410
Richmond, VA 23230
804-986-7238
rene@jebowman.com
SPECIALTY: Homeschool parent and certified teacher with Master's Degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities from UVA. Specializes in reading/Wilson Reading and Language and has 24 years of experience both in the public school setting and as a private tutor. Hourly rates as well as packages are available. Tutors all subjects with a special emphasis on reading and spelling. Offers study skills development, homework help, diagnostic testing, and educational consulting. 

Paul Carlson
Renaissance Tutoring, LLC
P.O. Box 70652
Richmond, VA 23255
804-615-5945
renaissancetutor1@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Engineer and scientist with experience tutoring college-level courses in math and science. Available to tutor middle and high school students. Rate: $40/hour.

Penny Drew
Richmond, VA 23231
pkdrew@comcast.net
SPECIALTY: Certified K-12 teacher with eight years home/public teaching experience. Tutors reading, language arts, math K-8, and history. Offers testing. Specializes in reading and language arts. Charges $35/hour.

Paula J. Garner, M.Ed., Ed.S.
462 Woodbury Road
Walkerton, VA 23177
804-769-0552
804-366-1969 (cell)
kwgarner6@juno.com
SPECIALTY: Certified Virginia school psychologist and educational consultant with nearly 10 years experience homeschooling her own four children. Offers educational testing with the Woodcock-Johnson III Test of Achievement. Prices based on extent of testing and include individual testing, scoring, and review of test results. Written reports available upon request. Also available to review psychological testing and other special education processes.

Jeff Gunther
Help U Read
Program Location:
6225 Nicolet Road
Richmond, VA 23225
804-920-2949 (call anytime)
http://www.helpuread.com
jeffgunther@helpuread.com
SPECIALTY: Certified Wilson Reading System tutor can help your child to read and or spell better. Provides one-on-one individualized Wilson instruction in a Christian environment in Richmond. Whether your child has a language-based learning disability or not, your child can benefit. Rate: $30/session.

Sandra Marr
804-754-2124
sandra.marr@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Virginia-certified biology and environmental science teacher with seven years public education experience offers the following small group classes and private tutoring opportunities for high school students: Scientific Method and Writing (for Metro Richmond and Virginia Junior Academy of Science competitions) and Biology and Environmental Science (for year-long credit or unit-based instruction). Tailored outdoor field trips for younger students are also offered. 

Cantrise Mayfield
4402 Pheasant Circle
Petersburg, VA 23803
804-733-7574
Teachin99@aol.com
Specialty: Certified K-8 teacher with specialization in English and history. Available to tutor students grades K-5 in any subject and students grades 6-8 in reading, English, and history. Rate: $30/hour.

New Horizons Educational Services
Brianne Adams
P.O. 12
Montpelier, Virginia 23192
804-519-2313
www.freewebs.com/newhorizonsed
newhorizonsed@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Specializes in small classes and private tutoring in elective subjects such as Spanish, Latin, theater, and music. Also teaches Literature and Culture, World History, U.S. History, Government, Archaeology, and various other courses. Founded by a homeschool mom and former teacher. Rates are $25/hour for private tutoring; classes range from $55-$95/session.

Lorraine Petty
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540-256-2800
http://tutoringfromtheheart.com
lorraine@tutoringfromtheheart.com
SPECIALTY: Licensed teacher with masters in education focusing on curriculum and instruction. Provide hourly tutoring, homeschool supplementation, parent consultation, testing, evaluation, and reports for grades K-6. Rate: $40/hour; weekly rates apply if tutoring full time under the certified tutor option.

Tori Price
1772 South Lakeshore Drive
Louisa, VA 23093
540-967-1317
ToriJane@comcast.net
SPECIALTY: Virginia state licensed mathematics teacher with a master’s degree in educational psychology; offers individual and small group tutoring/coaching with a focus on techniques for success, including overcoming math anxiety. Experienced in tutoring algebra, Algebra 2, trigonometry, and statistics. All work is done in an encouraging style to motivate through success. Rate: First lesson is free; subsequent sessions are $35/hour to hour and a half; $20/student for groups of two or more.

Kelly Richardson
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-744-7895
jackofalltraits@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Certified K-8 teacher with more than 14 years’ experience; has homeschooled own children as well as administered and taught a multi-level homeschool co-op. Experienced with ADHD, ADD, autistic, and dyslexic students. Specializes in reading and math concepts. Tutors pre-K through 12 and is available to help plan curriculum and budget time. Rate: $35/hour [elementary]; $37/hour [middle school]; $40/hour [high school].

Colleen Robinson
One-on-One Tutoring
Lansgate Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-639-1870
colleenrobinson3@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: Math (all grade levels including algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, and SAT prep) and chemistry. Chemical engineer with eight years of private tutoring experience and two years experience teaching small groups of children. Rate $35/hour.

Heather Shaheen, MSW, MACE, M.Ed; Susam Eller, BS, M.Ed.
Educational Specialist
Resource Guidance Services
4914 Radford Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
804-257-9628
SPECIALTY: Virginia Teaching Certificate (individualized creative instruction in the Richmond area) and a Master's in Special Education from VCU. Individual and family counseling.

Specially Gifted Evaluative Services
An Outreach of Strength Unto Strength Ministries - Deb Pegram, OTR/L
7217 South Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
804-323-1786
strength2strength@juno.com
SPECIALTY: A ministry to families which offers services for reduced prices. Licensed occupational therapist provides a variety of standardized tests to gifted, average, and special needs students statewide, with trained affiliates in several counties. Specialized testing, consultations, curriculum adaptation, and portfolio reviews. Assists in writing IEPs for use in homeschool settings, and operates a private Christian school for credit documentation and parental accountability.

Teachers On Call LLC
Barbara Bingham
10800 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia 23235
804-836-2030
www.teachersoncall.net
bbingham@teachersoncall.net
SPECIALTY: A special needs support center that offers educational, speech, and fine motor assessment. The center has teachers available to tutor special needs students in all subjects and levels; company currently offers classes and services in conjunction with the Richmond Homeschool Center. Also offers private in-home or at-office tutoring. Tutoring rates are $35-$50; additional fees charged for assessments and support services.

Lori Valente
2704 Maplewood Road  
Richmond, VA 23228   
lori.valente@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Certified art teacher for grades K-12. Classes range from in-depth instruction of the classical arts (drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture), to programs exploring how art has affected cultures throughout the world. Available for one-on-one instruction, as well as group classes. Rates are $25/hour.  

Westminster Academy
600 Forest Ave
Richmond, VA 23229
804-285-4523
www.westminsteracad.org
SPECIALTY: Homeschool tutoring service. Offers a full range of classes for elementary, middle and high school students. 3rd - 12th grades.

Dr. Teresa Williams
5155 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
804-781-0229, cell: 804 239-7626 
dr.tw@comcast.net
SPECIALTY: Portfolio evaluations, educational testing, consultations for special-needs education (multi-categorical) K-12, face-to-face assessment/testing, consultation in alternative instructional and behavioral techniques, and learning styles assessment.

STATEWIDE
Brewer Testing Services
Pat Brewer
2853 Davis Road
East Bend, NC 27018
336-699-3997
pat@brewertesting.com
www.brewertesting.com
SPECIALTY: Year-round testing offered by a homeschool mom who has worked with homeschoolers since 1980 and who is a retired curriculum/testing coordinator (M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction). Professional achievement testing, IQ testing, and learning disability testing available. All professional testing includes feedback and curriculum recommendations. Travel will be considered, depending on the individual situations. Will order the Basic Achievement Skills Inventory and the Iowa tests for parents who meet the administration requirements and want to administer the tests themselves. See the website for rates. 

Don't Worry Mom Tutoring Service
P.O. Box 1442
Lexington, VA 24450
540-784-3177
www.dontworrymomtutoring.com
dontworrymomtutoring@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: In-home tutoring; all subjects, grades pre-K through 12. Tutors have passed a screening, interview, reference check, and background check. Focus is on academics and attitudes toward learning. All tutoring is one-on-one. Free consultation. Rate: $45/hour.

GuavaTalk
Beijing, China
917-512-5083
www.guavatalk.com
info@guavatalk.com
brian@guavatalk.com
SPECIALTY: Private Mandarin Chinese language tutoring and supplemental speaking practice with native teachers in Beijing, China, to reinforce what students are learning at home, online, or in a classroom. Tutoring and speaking practice are tailored to students' levels and needs to effectively help them gain confidence using Chinese practically. Regular progress reports and feedback provided to both students and parents.

Piedmont Education Services
Greg Munger
1629 Turfwood Drive
Pfafftown, NC 27040
336-924-2494
Fax: 336-924-2494
www.pesdirect.com
service@pesdirect.com
SPECIALTY: Sells ITBS/Cogat standardized tests, practice tests, and the Woodcock-Johnson. All material is stocked and can ship immediately. Woodcock-Johnson testing also available for $55 at office location in Winston-Salem, NC, or for between $65 to $70 at a location of your choice in North Carolina or Virginia.

ThinkingStorm.com
Multiple Addresses
1-877-889-5996
www.ThinkingStorm.com
SPECIALTY: Offers online study coach for $25/hour as well as an online AnytimeAnswers program for $99/month. Offers traditional in-office tutoring in Charlottesville, Great Falls, and McLean. Tutors any level of math as well as biology, chemistry, and physics. We have provided academic support for homeschool students for ten years.  Has worked with the University of Nebraska, the University of Missouri, Blueprint Education, Pearblossom, Class.com, and various homeschool organizations and curricula.

Triangle Education Assessments, LLC
Debbie Thompson
5512 Merion Station Drive
Apex, NC 27539
877-8-GET TEST (toll-free ordering)
Fax: 919-387-7004
www.HomeSchoolerTests.com
homeschoolertests@nc.rr.com
SPECIALTY: Offers practice and Iowa tests. See HEAV's Testing Resources page under "Test Preparation Materials" and "Iowa" for more details and rates. Woodcock-Johnson administered on-site for any age; prices vary, but the basic test runs about $90.

ALL OTHER AREAS
Bayside School Services
Donny and Sandy Ball
137 Clipper Court
P.O. Box 250
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
800-723-3057
http://www.baysideschoolservices.com/
SPECIALTY: Test providers CAT/5 and Test of Cognitive Skills (TCS), and Terra Nova.

Kathleen Blandford
The Business Playce
12000 Kennedy Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
540-735-5691 (cell)
Katblandford@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: Provides social skills tutoring for individuals with social cognition challenges. Students may or may not be formally diagnosed with the following: Asperger’s, high functioning autism, ADHD, ADD, or NVLD. Grades 3-12; individual tutoring or group classes. Rate for social skills groups: $250/10 week session. Rate for social skills tutoring: $65/50 minute session.

Renee Campbell
Program Location:
2626 Crocus Circle
Vinton,VA 24179
540-890-2633
mnay26@aol.com
SPECIALTY: Consultant for home educators with special needs students. Provides parent support and helps them with choosing curriculum and teaching methods; tutors reading, spelling, and study skills; tests with the Woodcock Johnson III and other standardized achievement tests; teaches Virginia History and Government; evaluates portfolios. Rates - $22 per 50 

Bruce Gatling-Austin, M.A., M.Ed.
Albemarle County and Charlottesville
Contact Info:
1140 East Market Street, #207
Charlottesville, VA 22902
phone/fax: 434-977-5062
mrg@mrgstutoring.com
Home: 1956 Locust Hollow Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-296-6978 (Best time to call is early evening.)
SPECIALTY: Certified in Virginia to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. I also have significant experience in tutoring adults. Rates are $35 an hour in office in downtown Charlottesville.

Christian Youth Rising
J. G. Wright
Fredericksburg and surrounding counties (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Prince William, Caroline)
540-368-5568 or 703-350-2844
ChristianYouthRising@cox.net
SPECIALTY: Special needs educational consulting, youth mentoring, and tutorial instruction from a Christian perspective by certified special education teacher with 15 years of experience. Organization specializes in helping individuals with disabilities. Individual and group sessions offered. Works with ages 4-21.

Walt Kehoe
Einstein Tutoring
184 Townwood Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
434-964-9415
wrkehoe@embarqmail.com
SPECIALTY: Tutor with more than 20 years' experience. Available to tutor all K-12 courses except calculus, physics, chemistry, and Spanish; extensive experience with children with learning challenges and children requiring a flexible, adaptive approach. Also has professional experience in academic coaching and can teach test-taking skills and SAT prep. Rate: $35/hour.

Alan Lowe
2035 Meadowbrook Road NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
540-562-0590
netfay@juno.com
SPECIALTY: Math teacher with 30+ years of experience. Teaches all math classes from grade 6 through calculus and statistics. Especially enjoys geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Stresses a strong foundation in basic math facts (i.e., times tables, fraction-decimal-percent equivalents, perfect squares, Pythagorean triples, etc.), and has extensive experience with Texas Instruments graphing calculators. Rate: $30/hour or as negotiated.

Dr. Suzie Tochterman Muir
PO Box 1278
Middleburg, VA 20118
540-687-8207, cell: 703-728-8676
smuir@va.gwu.edu
SPECIALTY: students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and gifted and talented. Evaluations include a full cognitive/ability and achievement investigation with psychological, educational, and socio-emotional assessments. Weekend appointments available.

Reading, Etc.
Linda L. Lloyd 
811 Monroe Street
Staunton, VA 24401
540-886-2587
SPECIALTY: Reading and all basic skills; all age groups.

Lauren Reding
Randolph College Box 566
2500 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 987-1184
lsreding@randolphcollege.edu
SPECIALTY: Tutors high school and elementary level reading and writing skills, offers SAT prep and college application essay assistance, prepares high school students for college writing environment, and offers assistance to young creative writers. Home school graduate pursuing Bachelor of Arts in English while tutoring and assisting at Randolph College. 3.8 GPA. 

Charis Richardson
Disability Remediation of Blacksburg Plus Academic Tutoring and ESL
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-951-1963
http://sirac4.web.officelive.com
sirac4@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY: Works one-on-one with children with mental or developmental disabilities, teaches ESL, and can tutor most grade levels and subjects. Familiar with homeschooling (was homeschooled for a time and lives with a family who homeschools). Rate: $25/hour.

Dr. Joe Sutton
Exceptional Diagnostics
5 Jericho Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
864-967-4729
http://www.edtesting.com/
sutton@edtesting.com
SPECIALTY: Special education testing and evaluation services. Author of Strategy for Struggling Learners.

TALK, LC
Erika Robinson
434-960-5781, 804-440-1489
www.talklc.net
erikarobinson@talklc.net
SPECIALTY: TALK (Teaching Articulation and Language to Kids) is a private, pediatric speech therapy practice serving children 18 months to 18 years of age. Services provided include screenings, evaluations, and therapy in the convenience of your home. TALK services the central Virginia area, including Richmond and Charlottesville. Rate: Please see the website.

Teachables
Gayle Wylie, M.S., CCCISLP
6071 North Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
540-433-8522
SPECIALTY: Speech and language, hearing impaired, curriculum advisor for special-needs children, Masters of Science and Certificate of Clinical Competency

Testing and Educational Services
Tommy and Kay Bindrim
119 Plymouth Rd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-451-0118
http://www.testingandeducationalservices.com/
kbindrim@aol.com; kay@testingandeducationalservices.com
SPECIALTY: Woodcock Johnson III testing for preK-12th grade. Homeschool mom of 7 years and public school teacher with a Masters in Education and a specialty certificate in Reading. Currently co-President of CHARM (Christian Homeschool Association of Rocky Mount). Within a 30 to 40 minute drive of southern VA.

Joel Walkley
1111 Brook Creek Road
Toms Brook, VA 22660
540-358-0589
www.yourtutoronline.com/joel
joel.walkley@gmail.com
SPECIALTY: All levels of math including K-12, college, and adult continuing education. Can also provide homework help with English grammar, reading, and writing. Experienced with students from both public and private schools. Rate: $30/hour.

Charles Wakefield
Lawrenceville, VA 23868-2864
434-563-8038
charlwakefie@aol.com
SPECIALTY: Special education teacher. Offers WRAT testing and tutoring for K-8 students in most subjects. Cost: $50/WRAT testing; $25/hour for tutoring. Additional mileage charge may apply depending on travel time.