My husband and I started tutoring our children in 2020 while they were going to school over zoom…read moreand it became evident to us that they needed a "teacher" rather than a "parent" to help them with their studies. As a parent I can attest to the fact that Sylvan has made it stress free for all of us. Sylvan assessed their scores and then set up a plan for tutoring. Both of my children are now ahead of their peers in Math and English nationally. Joy and Clarissa are dedicated, professional and caring teachers and I know that they have contributed more to my children's success than the schools they go to. I would highly recommend Sylvan at Westlake Village to parents looking for a study resource for their children especially in these times. My son who is 11 years old gets distracted easily and I told him I would not be renewing his Sylvan lessons. I was surprised when he told me he wished to continue with Ms Clarissa because "she helped him understand concepts in Math that he had just started learning at school". Now they use Sylvan as a study resource to understand concepts, methodologies and improve writing skills.

The teachers at Sylvan were wonderful, and this review is not a reflection of them. They genuinely…read morecared about our child and did a great job during the sessions. Unfortunately, the business practices completely overshadowed that positive experience. Scheduling was difficult from the start, with very limited availability for makeup sessions. When our credit card unexpectedly declined, Sylvan refused to release our child until we provided a new credit card on the spot. As a parent, that felt incredibly uncomfortable and inappropriate. The biggest issue came when we tried to reduce the number of sessions due to our family's summer travel schedule. We were given three different processes we supposedly needed to follow, which delayed everything by nearly two weeks. After following their instructions, we were then told we could only make the change if we agreed to pay a higher rate. It felt like every step was designed to prevent us from adjusting our plan rather than working with us. It's disappointing because the instructors are excellent, but the corporate policies and billing practices felt more focused on locking families into contracts than supporting children's learning. I've dealt with restrictive gym memberships that were easier to navigate than this. If you're considering Sylvan, I would strongly encourage you to read the enrollment agreement carefully and ask detailed questions about scheduling, billing, cancellations, and program changes before signing. The educational staff deserve praise, but the administrative experience left us feeling trapped rather than supported.

When I owned my business, I am retired, I always preached the secret to success is communication…read more Prestige Debate Academy teaches communication. My grandson loves going and has improved his communication skills and his debate skills. This is a great place.

While attending Oak Park High School, I had the opportunity to join debate and receive guidance…read morefrom Audrey. Throughout these two years I won countless awards for my speech and debate performance, most notably I ranked 5th in California in Lincoln Douglas debate. None of my success would have been possible without Audrey. She dedicated countless hours to making me a victorious debater. I am now attending the University of Massachusetts, where I was accepted on to the competitive debate team as a freshman. Here I debate against Harvard, Yale, Brown, and many other amazing schools, and because of Audrey's teachings I find myself on a path to victory yet again. I can not recommend Audrey enough!

So I have been so blessed by Melia beyond words. I do want to start with I have not gone through…read moreMelia's tutoring program. I was like an OG as I was a student at the college where she taught. I am neurodivergent and that makes everything much harder. School seems almost impossible. At the time I was going into fire and paramedics. Taking anatomy and physio was very hard and I was not doing amazing. However, I started learning how to advocate for myself and how to do school. And I and Melia started talking about life and college and how she was my new guide's counselor as she was helping me. Over the next year and a half. I realized that I was not wanting to go into that field. Talking with Melia I was able to be honest and she was the first person that I was honest with about that. I changed my degree and felt empowered to make that huge change and excited for the new adventure. We made a game plan and I walked across the stage with two degrees AS, and AA, and two certifications as well. I moved across the United States to finish my BS and continue to move on to my masters I can not say how much Melia has helped me get to this point. I needed someone who believed in me when I did not believe in myself. My graduation hat said She turned her cants into cans and her dreams into plans. That was possible because Melia took the time to help someone who was struggling and gave them hope. So Melia thank you for everything that you have done for me and as I finish up my BS. I have so much gratitude for you and that you never giving up on me.

Really grateful i met Melia and the tutors she connected me with . Araz , who helped me with my…read morechemistry, was amazing and id definitely recommend her to anyone else looking for a chemistry Tutor she was so great, and very funny ! Truly believe they are the reason i passed my winter courses ! Will definitely be reaching out again :)

Amazing teachers! Small, quaint little school age ranges 2-6years! The teachers are caring,…read morepatient, and truly dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. The classroom environment is welcoming, fun, and engaging, with activities that support children's social, emotional, and academic development. I especially appreciate how the teachers make each child feel valued, supported, and cared for. It is clear that the staff genuinely love what they do. I would highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for their child!

A wonderful school that prepares students very well, excellent staff and teachers who care a lot…read moreabout learning .

My 12 year old son has been going to the Simi Valley Mathnasium for a few years now and they have…read morebeen wonderful. They are very supportive, flexible and accommodating. My son has developed a great deal of confidence in his math skills which have translated into A's on his report card. Highly recommend this location.

Magnesium of Simi Valley is a well-regarded math enrichment center. My son has significantly…read moreimproved his math skills since choosing to attend.

My kids have been going here since August & are actually happy and psyched about it! Which,…read moreobviously this place is awesome, because for elementary kids to be jazzed about doing more Math, it has to be something special! The environment is so friendly, supportive & positive! I gotta give credit to Bastian! He's fantastic, welcoming & connects with these students. Prior to choosing Mathnasium I looked into Kumon as well and had my kids assessed there too. I can say that while Kumon was cheaper, the assessment of my kids was majorly underwhelming. I was told how extremely behind they were, which I knew was not true. It made my kids feel bad. Kumon also required pages and pages of homework. My kids felt the place was creepy. Not for us! Mathnasium sold me on the approach of targeting areas and working on a well rounded picture, while allowing a little time at the end for kids to show their current homework & make sure they're on the right track! I love receiving emails when my kids have completed mastery checks on skills & when they level up! My kids also love getting "stars" and completing "cards" to receive rewards, from chapstick to Disney tickets (depending on how much they save up for). The fun environment is great! It's still quiet & kids are focused. There is strategy building and game play too. It is worth the money if you can afford it! I wish I had this when I was a kid!

Mathnasium has done a great job at providing my kids with a strong math learning environment. The…read morestaff has always been supportive and the kids look forward to having their sessions. We've also seen dramatic improvement in their math skills and overall confidence with math. I'd definitely recommend this center.

Ms. Doyle is our sons 4th grade teacher and tutor- and we love her! Her organization and…read morecommunication are truly next level--everything is clear, structured, and thoughtfully planned to my son's needs which made such a difference for both me and him. What really sets her apart is her teaching style. She has a way of breaking things down so they actually click, while still keeping my son engaged and confident. She is very perceptive and able to pinpoint where he needs guidance. We saw noticeable improvement not just in his academics, but in his overall attitude toward learning. She genuinely cares about her students and their success, and it shows in everything she does.

We have had an amazing experience with tutoring in 6th grade math. My daughter learned to…read moreorganizational skills to help her improve her homework and test taking abilities. We are so thrilled!

Professional, personable, prevailing. Ms Henkin is an expert in Advocacy and Educational…read moreConsultancy. Highly recommended.

Elissa is absolutely amazing! The whole IEP process can be complicated and confusing, she was with…read moreus every step of the way! She fought for our son who by the by is now 25 and a very successful Chef! I can't even imagine what would have happened had we not found her. Elissa I can't thank you enough for all that you did for Connor! We also hired her to advocate for our now 22 year old and she also got him the help that he so needed and deserved. I don't think anyone out there will fight for your children they way that she does!