My son Larry has been at sylvan for six months now and really loves it, he says he can learn more…read moreeasier and he can also get cool prizes from tokens if you are looking for a good learning place for your children I really recommend this place

Sylvan is very great. I've learned so much since joining sylvan! I especially appreciate Zoe and…read moreJacob who have been amazing toutors and deserve a promotion as well as a raise.

This C2 office is amazing. Kids jointed this office since 10 th grade after the PSAT, SAT scores…read moreimproved significantly after the tutoring, and now they had few top 20s offers, including top UCs, Teresea is very supportive through this journey. Recommend this place

This place got it all covered. Come here if your kid needs to Prep for Lowell testing, HSPT and…read moreSAT testing. Don't forget your essays!!

Without question, engaging Scott was the most valuable educational investment I made to support my…read morechild. It's not cheap, but the outcome is extraordinary. The impact Scott had on my son went well beyond college essay preparation/production. Pre-Scott, my son could barely write a coherent sentence and through the magic of Scott's teaching methodology and in a relatively short timeframe, the improvement was dramatic. The counsel, candid discussions, and direction Scott provided paid huge dividends in the classroom and in daily written communication (emails, texts). My son became a more confident writer and student which of course, carried over to everyday life. As he heads-off to college in the fall (UCLA), I'm forever grateful to Scott for the life-changing role he played in preparing my son for the next chapter and beyond.

Scott worked with my daughter during her senior year to help with her college applications and…read moreessays. He guided us through the entire process and went above and beyond on the deadline days. Scott helped my daughter think through her experiences and interests and figure out how to apply them to all the different application prompts and questions. He was dependable and present in all of their sessions to make sure the work got done. My daughter really struggles with deadlines and time management and Scott was really patient and gave a lot of good advice and guidance. In the end she was admitted to her top choice. We were very happy to work with Scott and would be happy to work with him again in the future.

I cannot recommend Karen-Meredith enough as a reading/writing tutor. She has been tutoring our…read moreelementary-school aged son consistently for 4 years and his been the reason he has been successful in language arts, even with dyslexia and ADD. She created a strong foundation of reading and writing habits early on with him and has continued to deliver progress. She does an incredible job of making sure the work is engaging, rewarding, and delivering significant growth. Our son loves spending time with Karen-Meredith, even when the work itself is hard. We feel so fortunate to have her supporting us!

Karen-Meredith helped my daughter prepare for the high school placement test (HSPT) last Fall. My…read moredaughter had never taken any standardized test and was a little apprehensive about the whole process. Karen-Meredith made my daughter comfortable, built up her confidence, and offered her invaluable tips and tricks. I wish I had that kind of help! Based on her test results and academic record, my daughter was accepted at one of the top schools in the City and placed in their Honors English program. More importantly, my daughter is more confident and will be ready for the college standardized tests in a few years. We'll be reaching out to Karen-Meredith for that when the time comes! Highly recommend.

My daughter worked with one of Ronitte's tutors last spring in preparation for the math portion of…read morethe Terra Nova Level 7 exam, and then again in the fall in preparation for the math portion of the SSAT. She also took Ronitte's SSAT week-long prep course in the late summer. My daughter and I were very pleased with the support that Ronitte and her tutor provided, as well as with the outcomes. Both were incredibly patient and wonderful to work with. I have since recommended Brighter Minds to several other families and will hopefully be working with Ronitte again as I get my younger son ready for high school madness!

My daughter, who has ADHD and is not an easy child to tutor, worked with Ronitte to prep for SSAT…read more I was worried going into it, afraid that my daughter would hate it, but she actually liked working with Ronitte and her scores on SSAT went up from 40th percentile (before prep) to 60th after a bit of work and ultimately 90th percentile after working with Ronitte. My daughter also worked with other tutors in Ronitte's company and they seemed to be great, too. I would highly recommend Brighter Minds!

Toxic Leadership and Systemic Mismanagement - No structured onboarding, training, or role-specific…read moreguidance was provided, despite the complexity of the product and the specialized K-12 market. Leadership placed responsibility on employees for gaps that stemmed directly from the CEO's failure to provide training, support, or direction. CEO demonstrated disengagement and unprofessional behavior, including openly stating in a group meeting that he had "been checked out for the past few months." Frequent lapses in professionalism during internal meetings, including leaders appearing distracted, unprepared, or eating on camera. Meetings were routinely late, canceled without notice, or scheduled last-minute, including pipeline reviews with 30-45 minutes' notice. Lack of predictable scheduling made it impossible to prepare effectively for key responsibilities. Expectations for late-evening "check-ins" (7-8 PM) demonstrated disregard for boundaries and work-life balance. Requests for support were delayed, inconsistent, or ignored altogether, making it difficult to meet expectations that were never clearly defined. Systemic leadership issues created an environment with limited structure, inconsistent communication, and no accountability. Success was made nearly impossible due to the absence of training, clear expectations, and reliable managerial support, yet employees were still blamed for outcomes beyond their control. Advice to Management Begin by taking ownership of the leadership responsibilities that come with your title. Employees cannot succeed without training, structure, or guidance, and deflecting blame onto staff for gaps you created is both unprofessional and unsustainable. If you expect performance, start by providing the tools, knowledge, and support necessary for employees to do their jobs. Create a real onboarding process. Establish consistent expectations. Schedule meetings in advance. Show up prepared. Demonstrate the professionalism you expect from others. Most importantly, reevaluate the culture of disengagement at the top. When the CEO openly acknowledges being "checked out," the entire organization feels that neglect. Accountability begins with leadership, and until that changes, no employee--no matter how talented--will be set up for success.

I signed my son up for a session with them, pre-paid for the appointment in advance per their…read morerequest, and then when we showed up they said the teacher wasn't there because we hadn't prepaid far enough in advance. I guess it was a misunderstanding, but now they will not refund me $320 for the appointment which they cancelled. Super shady company.

Simply put, Dan is fantastic! I was struggling with my statistics course…read moreand called Dan for some help. He was very knowledgable, patient, and encouraging every step of the way, often having to explain concepts more than once. Somehow he made statistics make sense. I know, I know, is that even possible in statistics? The answer is YES! If you are looking for an affordable AND effective tutor, call Dan. If I can pass statistics with a B, without a doubt, he can help you too! Have no fear; Dan is here! Thank you, Dan, for making statistics make sense! Jennifer E Blum College Statistics-Winter 2019- Foothills college Grade thanks to Dan: B

My grandson in college was falling behind in both Calculus and Statistics, having had some prior…read moreknowledge gaps. He became panicky about keeping up his grade point average. Finding Dan through Yelp turned him around. As a therapist, I know that the way Dan approached and encouraged him throughout the process was uniquely different from other tutors. My grandson went from panicky to self-confident. That is rare in a tutor. Barbara H. Irving, LCSW, ACSW

After reading through all the enthusiastic, highly rated reviews, (no review less than 5 stars!) I…read moredecided to reach out for more information--and I'm so glad I did. Carla was incredibly professional and responsive from the very start. She answered all my questions and provided detailed information right away, making the entire setup process smooth and stress-free. The tutoring sessions are held via Zoom, and Carla (or sometimes one of her team members) works one-on-one with your student, accommodating your child's schedule. What really stood out to me is how much care they put into understanding what your child needs. The approach is highly personalized, with a clear goal of setting students up for long-term success. It's also very clear that Carla is passionate about what she does--and based on both my experience and the many other glowing reviews, she's also truly excellent at it. My only regret is not finding this service sooner. Bottom line, highly recommended.

My son has been taking online English and Math classes with Justin for the past two months, and…read morewe've seen amazing progress. Justin is patient, professional, and has a wonderful way of explaining difficult concepts in a way my son understands. Since starting lessons, my son's confidence has grown, and his school grades have improved significantly. He now looks forward to his lessons each week!

It was in Nursery School where the teachers brought to my attention that my younger son Aidan…read moreneeded support in school. Once he started elementary school, his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Chavez mentioned that he needed additional support. At that time, they did not know what the issues were. My thoughts were that he was too young for the grade but having a twin sister and she was advanced, I could not hold him back one year. My son struggled in school until I met Shannon Mulligan, owner of Marin Tutors. From the very beginning that I asked for help, Shannon took the time to provide the support that my son needed always paring him with excellent tutors that were compatible with my son's personality and their teaching techniques were always easy for my son to understand those math equations. Marin Tutors were common to see them at home, once or twice a week, every time that I came from work. From elementary school, up to his Senior year. Aidan recently graduated from San Rafael High School, Class 21, and he was accepted at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. In August, my husband Bradd, Aidan, and I drove to Las Vegas to settle him at the dorms of UNLV. It took us a few days to help him settle in his new stage in life, College. While we were helping to settle Aidan in his dorm, he expressed his excitement about his new college life, and he shared with us: "I can't believe that I am here right now, it is pretty exciting"... That really touched me, because automatically I went back in time, to those moments where he was filled with frustration for not being able to understand his math problems, all those moments that he felt "something was wrong with him" and being rescued by all those hours of tutoring with Marin Tutors. The truth is, that he is where he is right now, at UNLV thanks to Marin Tutors. He could not do it, or I could not help him (the math of nowadays is not my strength) without the help and support of Shannon Mulligan and all her excellent tutors that spent time with my son, one on one. To Shannon Mulligan, Marin Tutors, and all those college students that joined Marin Tutors thru the school years of my son, thank you for all your time, dedication, passion, patience, and knowledge. Thank you for all you contributed to helping my son Aidan. We would always be so grateful about it, and you would always be a part of my son. I guarantee you that!... Marin Tutors and Shannon Mulligan are simply the best! -Mirsonia

Prior to this the recent quarantine, my son was using Marin Tutors to amp up his reading skills. We…read morewere super impressed with their skill-set, responsiveness, and overall quality As of yesterday, we went virtual with them!! Marin Tutors has now converted to online tutoring on Zoom , Google classroom, and Skype for K-12 students. Their tutors now use extra cameras and online whiteboards to make learning in this time as fun and engaging as possible They have incredible tutors, and are extremely flexible and easy to work with. My son's skills have sky-rocketed since we engaged with them, he actually looks forward to his sessions, and we couldn't be happier!