Novastar Prep

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Introduction: What we do here at Novastar is provide our clients with some of the most talented, experienced, and motivated Learning Coaches. 75% of our Learning Coaches have Master’s Degrees and have experience aiding students in achieving academic success, creating personal goals, and building confidence in any subject matter. We carefully match and select a Learning Coach to your child based on their needs and personality because we believe that having the right person guiding your child is the key to learning. We provide our Coaches with the information that you have shared with us and they prepare for the sessions by bringing additional learning resources with them so your child is engaged, working, and learning for the entire session. Novastar not only provides exceptional results, but excellent service! We go above and beyond with our: - Tutor Match Guarantee - We speak with you extensively about your child's needs and match them with a subject matter expert. We guarantee that you will love your tutor or we will rematch you immediately! - Follow-Up and Follow-Through - We call you the next day to make sure that everything went smoothly with the tutor. The tutor also submits their feedback the following day so that we can discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses with you. - Guaranteed Tutoring- No need to worry about a tutor leaving you suddenly: our tutors are required to give 30 day notice if they need to stop working. In that 30 days, we speak with the tutor to learn about your child's particular needs and rematch them with a new tutor who is caught up with what your child is doing! - Background Checks - All of our tutors go through a rigorous background check and screening including speaking with multiple references and running a National Criminal Background Check. Communication is also a big part of who we are at Novastar. The Education Coordinators regularly follow up with both you and the Learning Coach placed with you to see how the sessions are progressing and ensure that you are pleased with both the Learning Coach and your child's progress! Our team's primary concern is your child's growth and progress, so it only makes sense that we operate like a small family ourselves. We quickly form a tight-knit bond with each other because we are all here for one purpose: We want to see students reach their own amazing potential! We love being surrounded by other people who are passionate about education and community. We believe in making a difference in the world by making an impact in developing minds. Every day, we meet talented people who want to join us on this rocket ship to the stars and bring their own unique life experiences to the table to help us get there! We see creativity, passion, and brilliance through them. And who wouldn't enjoy that?

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Hired 23 times

400 employees

16 years in business

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Maria T.

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Mar 5, 2018

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Details: High school • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • As recommended by teacher • As soon as possible • Evening (after 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Ready to hire the right teacher now • The chemistry tutor travels to me • I travel to the chemistry tutor

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Sofia Y.

Jun 24, 2018

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SP P.

Jul 16, 2015

We are very happy with Novastar prep ! They provide excellent tutors. My children are advancing as well as enjoying their sessions . Novastar prep is always available for questions and concerns .. Highly recommend them !

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Step 1 - Understanding the Student. --- Learning is not one size fits all. We assess each student to develop individual learning programs. Our tutors will then be able to truly connect with your student and help give him or her a deeper understanding of the subject matter, which can effectively improve their academic results. Step 2 - Guaranteed Tutor Match --- We take pride in providing the best tutors in the DC Metro area. If you are not happy with your initial tutor for any reason, one of our experienced education advisors will work with you to find an appropriate match for your student from our team of over 400 highly-qualified tutors. Step 3 - Convenience and Comfort --- We come to you! Whatever your needs, our tutors are available to fit within your schedule and meet your familys requirements. Step 4 - Encouraging a Lifelong Learner --- Novastar Prep focuses on both the mental and emotional sides of learning so that each student is able to discover how to learn with confidence. Step 5 - Commitment to Student Success --- We provide consistent feedback on the progress of the student. NovaStar Prep tutors are available to discuss your students ongoing development at the beginning and end of every session. A Tutor Feedback Form is filled out weekly, documenting your students learning progress, academic progress, notable changes and ideas for future sessions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our educators have --- A Bachelors degree, over 75% have a Masters --- Teaching experience in their selected discipline. --- Possess a genuine passion for education and teaching. --- Excellent references. --- Completed a thorough background check and review.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
As an educator and a parent, I saw first hand how every child learns differently. With ever increasing classroom sizes, it is a growing challenge for schools to bring out the best in each student. It is sad how quickly students can lose faith in themselves in the classroom. Often we find that a large proportion of any underachievement comes from a simple lack of confidence. The classroom often seems like a tiresome and dull place to students and many wonder if what they are learning in school matters at all. Through one-on-one tutoring, we are able to provide students with the foundation building to boost academic and personal confidence. Our tutors believe that academics are the foundation for understanding the world, humanity, and even the universe. Inspiration is passion, and passion is the key to success!