Magellan Tutoring

Magellan Tutoring, 4870 28th St. S., Arlington, VA

mapMagellan Tutoring, 4870 28th St. S., Arlington, VA

About

Magellan Tutoring offers 1-on-1 in-person tutoring and online tutoring in subjects including elementary math, elementary reading and writing, middle school math, middle school science, high school writing, high school science, social studies, Spanish, and STEM enrichment. The program provides math tutoring across levels such as algebra, geometry, pre-algebra, Algebra II, Algebra II with trigonometry, geometry with proofs and logic, pre-calculus, calculus, and Calculus II. It also offers SAT prep tutoring with targeted SAT prep, 8-week SAT intensives, live group workshops on high-frequency SAT topics, ACT prep tutoring, ASVAB tutoring, exam prep tutoring, VA SOLs and MD MCAPs tutoring, college prep tutoring, summer tutoring, Brave Writer, and free pop-up workshops.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Tutoring available Monday–Sunday, 8am–10pm
• Price: Financing is available for qualifying packages including 20+ hours in-person tutoring ($1,400+), 20+ hours virtual tutoring ($1,200+), and 15+ hours SAT prep ($1,275+), with a minimum commitment of about $1,200 in tutoring services.

Magellan Tutoring has operated as Magellan Tutoring, LLC from 2012 to 2026 under the leadership of founder Michael Sison. The program states that it has a decade's experience in Northern Virginia and offers personalized, effective tutoring across academic fields, delivered in-home, at libraries, or virtually. Tutoring is provided by certified educators who are background checked, with a dedicated tutor for every session, and the program describes itself as local and personal rather than corporate, with families always knowing their tutor.

Magellan Tutoring reports deep knowledge of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Arlington Public Schools (APS), and Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements, and notes that it serves Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and other Northern Virginia areas. The program is backed by the National Tutoring Association and has been featured on WUSA9, KATV, Voyage Baltimore, and U.S. News, including a WUSA9 feature for advancing digital wellbeing in education.

The program uses an AI-driven diagnostic platform for SAT prep with an authentic digital SAT interface and over 5,000 targeted practice questions, along with instant skills assessment platforms that provide adaptive learning material and detailed analytics. It is powered by Teachworks for scheduling, progress tracking, and communication, and offers an online parent portal for scheduling and billing. Magellan Tutoring includes diagnostic assessments to create a personalized learning plan, free pop-up workshops with SAT packages, an introductory 1-hour session with no commitment, discounted academic tutoring during summer, and a Brave Writer Partnership program.

Magellan Tutoring offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and flexible “Pay Over Time” plans, including 0% financing for up to 24 months on packages totaling about $1,200 or more. The program states that the financing application takes about 5 minutes, checking options does not impact credit score, decisions are typically made in under 15 minutes, and payment terms can be 6, 12, or 24 months, with some plans offering 0% interest promotional rates and a reusable line of credit for future tutoring needs. Summer 2026 registration is open.

Last updated July 18, 2026.

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