My daughter has worked with Savannah at Olympus for tutoring in Biology and their sessions made a…read moretremendous difference in her understanding of the subject matter and her grade. My daughter says that not only did Savannah give her the resources to succeed, she is very nice and easy to work with.

The tutoring services at Olympus College Prep have been very beneficial. Savannah is flexible and…read moreadjusts to the needs of her students.

Our daughter has been attending Kumon for both Math and Reading, and we are very happy with the…read moreexperience. From day one, Mrs.G and the staff have shown incredible patience, dedication, and care. The individualized attention she receives helps a lot. She truly enjoys going to Kumon and looks forward to her sessions and homework, which says a lot about the positive and supportive environment they've created. We've seen great progress so far, and more importantly, she's developed a sense for schedule and consistency. We highly recommend this Kumon center to any family looking to support and strengthen their child's educational journey.

My 5yo daughter has been going to this Kumon center for reading classes for 8 months, the…read moreexperience and outcome is pretty great so far. When my daughter graduated from the private preschool, she could barely read very simple books like Tiger Daniel, that was when we enrolled her into the reading program. And only after a few months without learning much from the K yet, she can already read those books designed for K or even Grade 1, I feel so happy for her, and am seriously considering to enroll her in math program soon later this year. Of course, that being that, there is always some effort the parents have to put in, like I had to sit with my daughter everyday for 30mins during the very first few weeks to help her understand what she needs to do :P

I want to thank Huntington for a job well done. My daughter performed well in her HSPT Test showing…read morescores of Average and Above Average. Before she came to Huntington she was showing Below Average Scores however she has improved a lot in all areas. She was also accepted to the High School she applied to. Thank You Huntington for all your hard work and efforts.

This review is for the Huntington Learning Center in Pleasanton…read more My child was falling behind on her subjects in 5th grade. She was assessed at Huntington and we learned that she was a grade level or more behind on certain subjects. We knew that she needed additional support to get up to speed prior to the start of 6th grade. Mona provided a clear action plan to address my child's needs. We were provided a set number of hours that was an estimation of the time needed for my child to catch up to her grade level. We would meet up with Mona every 4-6 weeks to see the progress our daughter was making. We will see the scores our daughter achieved on different subjects. We would also discuss the focus of the upcoming weeks. The improvement was gradual in the beginning. Once my daughter got used to the process and routine, we saw dramatic improvement in her grades. Even her attitude towards learning has greatly improved! Mona mentioned that confidence on the subject matter is what really contributes to the success of a student. As my daughter gained more confidence in her work, we can clearly see that she began having a much more positive attitude about learning. We owe our daughter's success to Hunting Learning Center. Thank you!

My exprience with Brilliant Minds has been awful to say the least…read more My first interaction was with the owner Syeda Tabassum. We had a very candid conversation where I set clear expectations for what I needed in order for my son to attend. Because I commute far distances for work and travel frequently, one of my requirements included drop-off service. When I asked if they offered this service, Syeda advised that she needed to speak with the center Director Mrs. Ramala and follow-up. Later that week, I attended open house (Per Syeda's recommendation) and met with Syeda and Ramala in-person and discussed requirements further. Drop off service was a primary area of concern because my son had attend Glitter Kids (their direct competitor) a couple of months prior and after a week or so they advised they could no longer provide drop-off services. However, both assured me this would not be an issue at Brilliant Minds. On 8/2 my son started their summer camp as a way to get acclimated and prepared for the new school year. On 8/14 he started their after school program. On 8/16 I was told by Syeda they could no longer provide drop off services and that I had 2 weeks to locate another facility for my son. This mishap is very unfortunate and has created a very stressful situation. As a parent finding a reliable, honest and trustworthy center is critical for our children's long-term success.

My son is here for summer camps, he is enjoying all the field trips, basketball classes, fun events…read morelike laser tag. I like that school take care of maths, writing, and art projects too. Overall he is really happy and wants to join after school program when school starts.

My son has a great experience with young wonks. He is learning python and learning really well. The…read moreinstructor is very patient and explains content well. He also attended the 3D modeling summer camp in person, which was a great experience. Coach Leo is amazing and connect very effectively with kids. I would highly recommend Youngwonks to any parent who's kid enjoys coding and CS.

From the actual student. Homework questions are about stuff…read morethat haven't been taught yet, the instructor is confusing and adds unwanted pressure. Im currently in pygame and need a few moments to figure out the coordinates to graph. My instructor does not give me that time and expects me to know functions that are barely used. Ex: max() and min(). He also expects me to remember complex lines of code we only did once, and is very passive aggressive when I don't understand something. Overall, the lessons are not properly taught with unreasonable expectations, and the problems are confusing, containing unprofessional wording (typos, incorrect grammar, etc.) and do not properly explain what I need to do.

Amazing experience with the Primary classroom! Ms.Molly is one the best teachers , I'm so grateful…read morefor kid's for stive years to be spent at this school, and specially with Ms.Molly!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Ms. Ekhlas as our little one's teacher at Montessori…read moreSchool of Pleasanton. From the very beginning, she has been nothing short of amazing, caring, gentle, loving, and kind. Starting school was a huge transition for our little one (and us!) but Ms. Ekhlas made it a smooth experience for our family. She gave our child so much personal attention and care during those early days, helping him adjust quickly; within just one week, he was running into her arms with hugs every morning. That's when we knew she truly cares for each and every child in her classroom. Ms. Ekhlas is incredibly attentive and communicative. She regularly sends us updates and lots of adorable pictures. It's clear she puts so much thought and effort into creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. From fun learning activities to creative play, she keeps the children engaged and excited to come to school. She also goes above and beyond for the parents, planning thoughtful events like a sweet Mother's Day Brunch that made us feel so appreciated and connected to the school community. We honestly wish Ms. Ekhlas could be our child's teacher forever. Her warmth, dedication, and passion for teaching shine through in everything she does. We are endlessly grateful for her and cannot thank her enough for the love and care that she gives our baby. Ms. Ekhlas is truly the best!

Funny...the other two reviewers that gave them 5 stars each have very few reviews. Also, note the…read moreprior Gurus Education closed and this one opened up. I wonder why... My kid has taken a public speaking class in Oakland from this group.  It was very expensive, especially considering the number of hours my child was in it. The administration seems to be a cluster.  I've never called there and had someone been able to answer simple questions such as "is there class at my school today" - they always have to look into it and get back to me.  There are dates when school gets out early and i've had more unreturned messages than call backs.  There definitely is not any proactive email or notification letting us know of their schedule when something is different from normal (or a reminder that there will be no class a certain day).  Just another thing that makes managing a childcare schedule difficult. That said, I have regularly asked my kid what they learned in the program and she has trouble recounting anything that I would consider valuable.  Did they do any public speaking in class or take part in arguing a point - the most common answer is no (she's near the end of the session and she said she's only spoken publicly twice, and the first time was on the first day).  I showed up a little early to pick up my kid and watched the teacher speak to the kids.  The teacher seemed to give "homework" - prepare to talk about xyz topic next time (their last class).  There was no handout and, when I asked my kid a couple hours later what she needs to do or think about for next time, she had no idea.   I admit my kid is a typical flighty elementary child, but, from what we can tell, she's performing well above grade level so it's not that she's a bad student.  If you expect an 8-10 year old to do something outside of class you should probably give something for them to take away and remember it by.   Would definitely not sign up for this again.

My daughter is really enjoying her creative writing and persuasive speech class with Gurus…read moreEducation. They are teaching important life skills in a way that's fun and engaging for younger kids. I also appreciate the teacher's regular communication with parents!

I had a pretty good experience in this center. I think its their director, Ms. Yuan, she is super…read morenice and considerate. I went on the Global Philanthropy Leadership Internship Program this summer in China. The entire trip had a great impact on my life. After coming back to the US, I have been receiving help in my writing and college application which I really appreciate. I would recommend Ivymax to anyone looking at educational related services.

We used IvyMax for college consulting last year. Experience was pretty bad for that price. As a…read moreparent, I learn nothing new from them. Many of their advices are just too general. You can learn that from youtube videos. Also, it's hard to get in touch with our college consultant, Mr. Wei. Every communication (phone call, text chats) had to go through his secretary. Very time consuming. They also tried to sell you more services in some meetings. The essay review was helpful but that's it. Unless you really don't know anything about college admission, you should look somewhere else.