Testimonials

• "Katey has shown an extraordinary ability to ascertain and relate to my daughter and her issues, strengths, and weaknesses, thereby enabling her to help my daughter where and when she needs support and assistance the most. You may recall, my daughter has had five tutors in four years, yet never have we both been so very pleased and satisfied with her tutor. She loves working with Katey and looks forward to her coming (an amazing feat in and of itself!)…Katey has gone over and beyond my expectations and has proven a valuable ally and ‘go between’ on an array of issues…she communicates directly with her teachers and keeps me copied on all communiqués. Katey is the best tutor I have ever had for either of my daughters over a ten year period in four different states! You have a true gem in her and I hope neither of us ever lose her!"
  -Michelle Roscitt
  McLean, Virginia
  
• "I wanted to let you know that my son came up 200 points on the SAT. Please convey to Ellen, his tutor, our gratitude. His score in critical reading improved greatly. He now feels good about himself and this experience has helped build his self-confidence"
  -Donna Sehler
  Arlington, VA
  
• "Thank you so much for all your assistance in arranging such a wonderful tutor for my daughter’s A.P. Calculus class. The tutoring made it possible for my daughter to maintain an A in the class, and has her well prepared for college math. I think one of the best outcomes from the tutoring sessions was how the tutor helped her develop a problem-solving strategy – not just figuring out the solution to individual problems. Thank you again for this wonderful match! "
  -Anne
  Vienna, Virginia
  
• "It’s with great pleasure and a bit of regret that I submit this letter informing you that I’ll no longer need the services of the “Great Teacher”, Joe Migliaccio. Joe has been a godsend in the World of Statistics. He has literally ensured through his tutoring that I’ll graduate this May. I’m so grateful for your services and the fact that your tutors, like Joe, are experts in their respective areas. Without hesitation, I would definitely recommend your services to any parent or student looking for excellence in in-home tutoring. Thanks so much, and continual success!"
  -Hyacinth Nixon
  
• "I wanted to share with you the news that my daughter is enjoying a good deal of success in her pursuit of her passions...due in part to your help. If she didn't have your quality tutors available to her, she would be in conventional school, and unable to keep up her incredibly demanding rehearsal schedule. She danced in the Nutcracker with the Washington Ballet at the Warner Theatre during December. She also landed a female lead in Footloose at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. There is no way she could successfully manage high school with all of this! So you and your help with your quality tutors is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!! Thanks again for everything you have done for us."
  -Donna Odmark
  Arlington, Virginia
• "Our daughter needed help with test taking, organization, and reading skills. We turned to Dr. Perrino for help. After a brief discussion with Dr. Perrino he assessed and located the most fantastic tutor that would meet our daughters needs. Our daughter has been working with the same tutor since 9th grade. She loves her tutor. She is currently working on SAT prep skills with our daughter and keeps us up-to-date on her progress. She has also been a wonderful counselor, discussing colleges/universities she would be interested in attending, what to look for when assessing colleges choices to meet her needs, suggesting other tests, such as the ACT, that my daughter may want to take in addition to the SAT. She follows up with our daughter to make sure she is on top of things that must be done e.g., scheduling her SAT and ACT test dates, etc. Thank you Dr. Perrino for hiring a fantastic tutor for our daughter. "
  -Deborah Thompson
  Falls Church, Virginia
• "Using Northern Virginia Tutoring Service has been such a positive experience and I will definitely call you in the future, if my son is ever in need of tutoring help again. Thanks again for helping to get my son and me through a very rough school year! "
  -Karen Beers
  Chantilly, Virginia
• "Ralph Perrino and his staff were my children's life boat. They were drowning and he saved them. Dr. Perrino has the unique ability to match the right tutor to the student. Because of this amazing gift, both of my boys have achieved academic success that would never have happened otherwise. The tutors that Dr. Perrino provided to my boys not only helped our sons overcome their learning deficiencies but more importantly ignited a desire in them to learn what was missing in their lives prior to the tutoring experience. What a gift. My husband and I will be forever indebted to Dr. Perrino and his staff for what he has done for our family. "
  - Susan Mekenny
  Fairfax, Virginia
• " Our tutor is an absolute, wonderful gift. She has turned my son around and has given him the confidence and self-esteem he lacked. She has brought continuity back to our family through her caring, thoughtful approach. The time and effort spent on tutoring has been a wonderful experience. She has literally given back my son. ... There may be times when parents look at the dollar sings, but there is not a dollar sign that can be put on the service that has been provided by Northern Virginia Tutoring Service. "
  - Cindy Fishman
  Springfield, Virginia
• "Thank you for sending me such a WONDERFUL tutor! I adore her and think that she helped me in many ways to prepare for the MAT test. I take the test on May 19th and it is my birthday, so I'm gong to view this as a gift to myself! My gift is entrance into grad school! I have test anxiety and I deal with confidence issues as an adult. Having your tutor work with me helped me to focus on what I CAN do rather than letting me dwell on the negative. I don't think I would be taking the MAT exam next week without your services. Should I need additional tutoring, I will absolutely contact your firm. You are the best!"
  - Lori Morrison
  Fairfax, Virginia
• " I found myself this past spring with three required classes remaining before I could apply for graduation. Two of these classes were calculus classes. Math is my weakness. I was fortunate enough to find Northern Virginia Tutoring and Joe, the tutor assigned to work with me. Joe was patient, kind , and most importantly, very encouraging, always prepared and helpful. Joe provided valuable guidance that enabled me to succeed more easily. He is the best. "
  -Jess Tadlock
  Sterling, Virginia
• " Dr. Perrino has been a pleasure to work with - easily accessable and very knowledgable about his staff. My son attends GMU and his grades improved dramatically as a result of the tutoring. He also welcomes the help. This tutoring experience has made a huge difference. "
  -Sharon Davidow
• " Northern Virginia Tutoring Service is very professional and very much oriented to the needs of the student - a totally positive experience. "
  - Jeannette Fogle
  Arlington, Virginia
• " Raising your score can only happen after the match is made and this is what Dr. Perrino did. After discussing my son's needs, he found just the right tutor. My son's SAT score rose 120 points! The SAT score he received made the difference between acceptance to a 'reach school' and a 'safety school.' I explored all types of tutoring options and found Northern Virginia Tutoring to have the right mix of personalization, professionalism, and also equally important to me, a fair and reasonble fee policy. "
  - Janet E.
  Burke, Virginia
• "Northern Virginia Tutoring Service gave my child the gift of words and the ability to express them concisely. Now my son's fear of writing has dissipated; he writes clearly and creatively. Dr. Perrino's tutors are not just tutors. They help students flourish and expand their wings beyond what they can foresee."
  - Joan Mallory
  Arlington, Virginia
• "Dr. Perrino's staff has inspired our children to be more prepared with their school work. He has helped to enhance their study skills, project preparation, and test taking strategies. We highly recommend Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to enrich your child's learning experience."
  - Jim & Betsie Puglisi
  Arlington, Virginia
• "My daughter has been tutored in math by one of Dr. Perrino's tutors for over a year. Her confidence in her math skills and herself has grown to the point where she now considers math a challenge rather than a chore."
  - Jessie Marshall
  Fairfax, Virginia
• "Dr. Perrino is highly knowledgeable about kids and educational issues. He is attentive and communicates regularly with us and our children's tutors. Our tutors have always been highly knowledgeable, very capable, caring, and well matched to our children's needs. Dr. Perrino's tutoring services have made a positive difference for our children."
  - Betsy & David Gardiner
  Arlington, Virginia
• "Thanks to a structured tutoring program of skill building and enrichment activities, our son is now an A/B student... Our daughter has also benefited from summer enrichment activities provided through Northern Virginia Tutoring Service... Dr. Perrino has a keen understanding of what motivates young people and how to get them to "turn on the switch." And, he has unending patience!"
  - Sue Klett
  Arlington, Virginia
• "Dr. Perrino has emphasized basic skills, and thinks of fun and interesting ways to practice these skills. My son enjoys the time he spends with Dr. P. He has an open and constructive attitude, which helps him address academic issues with teachers."
  - Joan McLaughlin
  Arlington, Virginia
• "Dr. P. is an excellent teacher, but more so, he has an extraordinary ability to understand and relate to children. He believes in their abilities and is able to help them believe in themselves as well. We have used two of Dr. Perrino's tutors with our daughter and have been very pleased with the results."
  - Ann Rodgers
  Arlington, Virginia