Tutoring For Success

What Tutoring For Success does

Tutoring For Success is a private, founder-owned tutoring services company operating in the Washington D.C. Metro Area — specifically Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Founded in 1994 by Cheryl Gedzelman, the company provides one-on-one personalized tutoring, academic coaching, and standardized test preparation for students from kindergarten through college. Service lines include subject tutoring across 13+ subjects (math, science, English, writing, reading, languages, history, social sciences), SAT/ACT test prep (including a digital SAT offering integrated with the College Board Bluebook App), academic coaching focused on organization and study skills, specialized support for students with learning differences (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, executive functioning disorders), and homeschool and summer tutoring. Delivery is bifurcated between in-home tutoring (regional, DMV-only) and online tutoring via video conferencing (national reach), with both modalities offering the same curriculum and tutor quality.

The company monetizes primarily on an hourly unit-pricing model: $93-$98/hour for regular subjects online, $98-$102/hour in-person, $80/hour for virtual contract packages, plus a $50 one-time setup fee per family. A discount of $5/hour is offered for prepaid 10-hour packages, and virtual packages priced at $750 for 10 hours with auto-renewal introduce a recurring-revenue layer. Tutoring is delivered by a curated network of 160+ vetted independent-contractor tutors holding at least four-year degrees and prior teaching experience; the company employs 11-50 W-2 staff (primarily administration, led by President Cheryl Gedzelman) and operates from a headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and sales-led, driven by SEO-optimized local landing pages, a blog and free eBooks, a monthly email newsletter, founder-authored articles in regional parenting publications, and a free 15-minute phone consultation funnel. The company is BBB-accredited, has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Tutoring For Success

Legal name

Tutoring For Success, Inc.

Website

https://tutoringforsuccess.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tutoring For Success is a founder-owned private tutoring service providing one-on-one in-home and online instruction, SAT/ACT prep, and academic coaching for K-12 and college students across the Washington D.C. Metro Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College-Level Core Subject Tutoring (Gen Ed: Math, Writing, Sciences, Humanities) (EDANAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Prep Tutoring Platforms (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT, etc.) (EDANAGAH), General Homework Help (Multi-Subject) (EDANADAA), Test Prep Learning Centers (SAT/ACT, AP/IB, State Exams) (EDANAHAH), Honors & Advanced Coursework Tutoring (non-AP/IB) (EDANAKAD)

Keywords

• Academic tutoring services
• Standardized test prep
• In-home tutoring
• Online tutoring
• K-12 education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hourly Tutoring Services: One-on-one tutoring sessions charged at hourly rates. Students pay per hour for in-person or online tutoring sessions. Discount available for purchasing 10 hours in advance ($5 discount per hour).
2. Virtual Tutoring Package: Virtual tutoring at $80.00 per hour or $750 for 10 hours paid in advance with auto-renewal as stated in client agreement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tutoring For Success provides personalized one-on-one academic tutoring, academic coaching, and standardized test preparation (SAT/ACT) delivered both in-home and online. The company serves students from elementary through college level, including students with special needs and homeschooled students, across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.

Product overview

Tutoring For Success is a tutoring services company offering a unified service portfolio centered on personalized private tutoring. The core offerings include Subject Tutoring (covering math, science, English, writing, reading, languages, history, and social sciences for kindergarten through college), SAT and ACT Test Prep, Academic Coaching, Homeschool Tutoring, and Summer Tutoring. Services are delivered through two primary modalities: In-Home Tutoring and Online Tutoring, both providing one-on-one instruction tailored to individual student needs. The company does not offer a software platform but rather service-based tutoring solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Subject Tutoring One-on-one personalized tutoring across core academic subjects for students from elementary through college level. Tutors are matched to students based on individual needs and learning style.
• SAT and ACT Test Prep Standardized test preparation programs for the SAT and ACT exams, including tutoring in test-taking strategies, content review, and practice test administration for high school students preparing for college entrance.
• Academic Coaching Coaching services focused on developing study skills, organizational abilities, time management, and executive functioning skills for students needing support beyond subject-matter tutoring.
• Homeschool Tutoring Tutoring and academic support tailored to the specific curricula and educational goals of homeschool families, providing supplemental instruction in core subjects.
• Summer Tutoring Tutoring services provided during summer months to help students prevent learning loss, catch up on coursework, get ahead in subjects, or prepare for upcoming standardized tests.
• In-Home Tutoring One-on-one tutoring delivered at the student's home, providing convenience and a familiar learning environment. Tutors travel to the student's residence for personalized sessions.
• Online Tutoring Remote one-on-one tutoring delivered virtually, allowing students to receive personalized academic support from any location via online tools and platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of students helped achieve academic success in the Washington D.C. Metro Area
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WISER (Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources)minorOthersEducational resource network referral partnership. WISER provides educational resources and information for families in the Washington D.C. area. Tutoring For Success appears as a listed resource on WISER's website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Outschool: Online marketplace for live classes and 1-on-1 tutoring across academic and enrichment subjects for kids and teens. Adjacent competitor on the online tutoring side with a marketplace model and broader enrichment catalog.
• PrepScholar: Online SAT/ACT prep platform combining adaptive software with optional human tutoring. Directly competes in the standardized test prep segment with a more tech-forward, lower-cost delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Tutor.com: Long-standing online 1-on-1 tutoring service now part of The Princeton Review, serving K-12 and college students on demand. Comparable online delivery and subject breadth, with significant institutional (school/district) contracts that Tutoring For Success does not pursue.
• Varsity Tutors: Large-scale online tutoring and test prep platform owned by Nerdy, offering 1-on-1 instruction across K-12, college, and standardized tests. Competes across nearly every segment Tutoring For Success serves but at broader scale and typically lower price points.
• The Princeton Review: National test prep and tutoring brand with deep SAT/ACT prep programs plus subject tutoring. Directly comparable on the SAT/ACT test prep side of Tutoring For Success's offering, with broader curriculum and brand reach.
• Sylvan Learning: National tutoring franchise with physical learning centers focused on K-12 academic support, enrichment, and test prep. Comparable in K-12 subject focus and personalized instruction but delivers via centers rather than in-home.
• Kaplan Tutoring: Major test prep and tutoring provider offering SAT/ACT prep, subject tutoring, and admissions services. Overlaps directly on test prep tutoring and college-readiness coaching, competing for the same high-school segment.

Direct peers

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring: National in-home and online 1-on-1 tutoring franchise serving K-12 and college students. Closest direct competitor given identical in-home delivery model, subject-matter breadth, and personal tutor matching against regional providers like Tutoring For Success.
• Wyzant: Online marketplace that matches students with independent tutors across subjects and test prep. Directly competes for online tutoring demand with a broader tutor pool and platform-enabled matching versus Tutoring For Success's curated, higher-touch approach.
• Huntington Learning Center: Established tutoring and test prep provider operating physical learning centers with one-on-one instruction across multiple subjects. Comparable in subject breadth and K-12 focus, though delivered via centers rather than in-home.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tutoring-for-success

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tutoring For Success