We are so happy to be here! My daughter was taking piano lessons at another studio but they were…read morevery uncomfortable and awkward with her (she is neurodivergent and musically talented, but tends to rush and get frustrated). Ms. Jodi gelled with her right away and is so patient and enthusiastic while still being challenging and focused. My kiddo is actually excited to work hard again!

Great times! Have been coming here on and off for a few years now and always learn something new or…read moream reminded of a great technique to work on for my voice. Marissa has a degree in I believe it is vocal technique and it shows. She has a plethora of knowledge for the beginner to advance singers and of all ages. I have seen kids, teenagers, adults, grandparents etc come out of her studio. She has a piano that she will play scales with you and play the song you choose to work on. She will recommend songs for you but if you have a favorite song you would love to sing she will be more than happy to help you with it. Never be afraid to make a weird sound or have your voice break on a high note etc because in Marissa's studio it is a non judgmental room. She will joke around with you and make you feel super comfortable in no time. Wether you need help for an upcoming gig or just want to better your voice this is the spot. For breath technique to posture and everything in between so go on in and give her a try! You will not regret it!

I cant say enough about how amazing they are! My girls worked with Wendy and then Cassie. And they…read moremade amazing progress over the summer. We will definitely be return clients. They go above and beyond, and their hourly fee is very reasonable!

My wife and I have seen such a positive change in our son's confidence in reading after the summer…read moreprogram and the additional past 3 months. We feel comfortable saying that Wendy and Darin have opened our son to reading for fun as well as at school. Big thanks to the entire team at Erb Tutoring Services.

We've had such a positive experience with our daughter's tutor, Maya. She has worked with tutors…read morebefore, but this has been the first time she has really looked forward to her sessions. Maya has a way of making her feel comfortable asking questions without worrying about getting something wrong. She's even more motivated to do the work between session now, which we did not expect. Seeing her confidence improve has been a huge for us, and we're very grateful to have found Maya.

I went through a few tutors that did not match my child. One lacked basic home training regarding…read morecourtesy and respect. Several sessions missed and paid for and wasn't made up or refunded. Highly disappointed in a company that claims such results.

Yah it's great -a student currently going here…read more But on a real note the teachers are great and I have gotten so caught up in all my classes I went straight f's to straight a's

We spent $24,000 to send our child here for one year…read more Five stars for the tutors themselves, they are decent people, but they are mistreated and underpaid. See Glassdoor.com for proof of this. I truly feel sorry for the actual tutors. Here's how it went from the beginning to the end: During the sales pitch, they introduce tutors called "Clinicians". Sounds official, right? So what training/accreditation do these "Clinicians" have? Do they go to postgraduate school for 2 or 3 years and obtain a teaching credential? If only. A high school diploma and two weeks (two weeks! Employees at call centers get more training than that. Two weeks of slipshod training at Lindamood Bell makes you a "Clinician". My wife and I really should have known better, after their hard sell first meeting. It was reminiscent of a time share sales pitch. The pitch is very hard sell, but very seductive, they break open binders of data and talk a great game. Once you enroll, there is absolutely no follow through. The poor tutors are too stressed, overworked and underpaid, as mentioned. The facility in the front is beautiful. When you enroll, and your child actually gets into the back of the facility where all the "schooling" takes place, it's dirty, with cheap, rickety furniture, stained walls. But we were willing to overlook all that at first if our son actually receive the kind of education they promised. So what of the "education"? You could do this for free. It was just like free curriculum you could download from a wide variety of sources. It was so bland, generic, uninspired. It seemed like watered down high school curriculum. Save yourself a lot of grief and seek the wide variety of curriculum available online for special needs kids for 1% of what you would waste here. So, to wrap up, $24,000 later, after my son wasted an year here, in this pseudo-school. My son even complained that he did not enjoy it, didn't learn anything of value (Their "Economics" curriculum was clearly downloaded from some generic site). There were other special needs kids with antisocial behavior, and that's fine, but Linda Mood Bell allows those kids to run rampant and interfere/pester other students. It was a zoo some days. There were not very many students at all, and I can see why.

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!

I've worked with Russ for almost 12 years now as my three boys have gone through middle school,…read morehigh school, and college. He is a very kind, generous, and friendly man. He has given my boys the confidence they need to succeed at anything they set their minds to. He's been able to help them with every subject under the sun, and best of all... he makes it fun! He's so great with teens that everybody I know calls him "The Teenager Whisperer"!

I can't say enough great things about Russ and his fun approach to all levels of math and science…read more He's brilliant (which is why he's so good at this!) and he relates to the kids in such an amazing way to make it understandable and fun for them. Both my son and daughter have had the pleasure of working with him and wouldn't be where they are without his help. I've recommended him to many friends and colleagues who have been working with him on a regular basis as well.

Sylvan Learning Center provides a great environment for academic success. Whether your student…read moreneeds to catch up, get ahead or prepare for a test, it's the place to go! The tutors are skilled, motivating, and connect with the kids. My kids are finding great success in their confidence and academic growth at Sylvan SLO!

We were not impressed with Phillips approach to tutoring. He was extremely chatty and off topic for…read morepre-algebra tutoring. With a costly service like this it is imperative to stay on task. He was also negative in his comments during the sessions saying things like "You should know this stuff." When a student comes in for tutoring they are already feeling discouraged knowing their skills may not be up to par. This negatively impacted my son more. We will not return.

I don't usually have intention to post something that is relatively negative about a corporation…read more Most SLO businesses have reached or exceeded my expectations. However, even though I have never personally attended Badass Tutors, the racist and politically charged narrative used by corporate media accounts is simply not acceptable. Attached is a picture of comments made by the corporation. Regardless of your political views, the statements made are not and will not be tolerated by the community.

I'm a Cal Poly professor and I would send my students to 4chan for tutoring before I would…read morerecommend this horrible tutorial service. There is no value whatsoever in what they claim to provide for students, and in my view it's simply a ripoff. Not one of my students has been satisfied with this company.

Let me just say, I have seen my 13 year old son, consistently get honor roll since he started in…read moreAugust 2024!!! He is confident with school. Amanda, the director is such a sweetheart and amazing! She has always answered all my questions. The staff at this location, helpful, friendly!!! Thank you!

Throughout my son's fourth-grade year, we determined that his difficulties are connected to…read moredyslexia. I have been exploring affordable resources outside of Columbia Elementary and the Fruitvale School District because, although an assessment has been conducted and a current IEP is in place, I am concerned that the system is overburdened and lacks the necessary resources to adequately support these students on campus. If you are a fellow parent in elementary school seeking support, please consider contacting the tutoring club, which has provided me with a program accommodating our schedule. I am delighted to see my son enjoying the experience and eagerly attending sessions, a testament to the quality of the program. As a frustrated parent within the public school system, I appreciate the value you bring to our community. Thank you for helping us.