Volunteering at 9 Dots was the most rewarding experience I've ever had thanks to the great staff,…read morehardworking students, and fun curriculum. One thing that makes 9 Dots stand out from other service/tutoring programs is its focus on STEM learning. Helping the students learn to code, build robots, make stop-motion animation videos (and so much more) and watching them apply their creativity to technology was truly incredible. I would highly recommend 9 Dots to anyone looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and work closely with kids in a fun and supportive environment :)

9 Dots is an amazing addition to the Hollywood community. I've been volunteering there for the last…read moretwo years, and I've enjoyed every moment. The staff is kind and helpful, the facility is beautiful, and most importantly, the students that come are eager to learn and happy to be there. It's incredibly rewarding to get to know each of the kids on an individual level and watch them grow. I look forward to many more years of service at 9 Dots!

April is exceptionally kind and highly knowledgeable. The consultation was well worth it. It is…read morerare to find someone who truly understands a child's condition without making you feel as though you are exaggerating the symptoms or the situation. I felt complexity heard, and she followed with clear, practical recommendations for the next steps. I recommend her consultation services without hesitation.

We came to Rise Educational Advocacy after a difficult IEP process and weren't sure where to turn…read morenext. April's file review was thorough and genuinely eye-opening, she helped us understand exactly where the IEP fell short and what questions we should be asking. She was warm, knowledgeable, and never made us feel rushed or judged for not knowing the system. Her insights gave us the clarity and confidence to take the next step in advocating for our family. We'd recommend Rise to any family navigating special education and feeling overwhelmed.

Stephanie and her team of educational therapists are absolutely top notch! They can work with all…read moredifferent types of learners to make learning fun and teach those pivotal skills needed for children and teens to excel academically! Whenever a family needs educational therapy, they are always on the referral list.

We started working with My Ed Therapist during the end of the school year and through the summer…read moreafter COVID swept the country and schools were closed in March 2020. My almost 7 yr old needed reading strategies for decoding challenging words and reading more complex sentences with fluency. This extra support and strategies learned during an extremely challenging time, helped my son tremendously (decreasing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed) and more importantly improved my relationship, eliminating the reading struggle between us. We sought out My Ed Therapist as it was more than just "tutoring". While the services were provided virtually, the therapist was still able to connect and make sessions fun, exciting and academic. I highly recommend working with the team at My Ed Therapist !!

I just happened upon Pro Barber college. This was a perfect place to take Dad to get a haircut. $9…read morefor men $14 for women, they also do coloring. There were plenty of students ready to take on a client when we walked in. Dad was immediately directed to a chair and met his barber. Payment is due prior to the start of service. It took about 30-40 minutes. Dad's barber was friendly. I will definitely be bringing Dad back here when he is in need of another haircut.

Good place to get a haircut. I walked in and was immediately greeted and shown a chair / my student…read morebarber. I haven't had a real haircut at a shop in years so I was unfamiliar with the guard sizes / terminology. The teacher and student made sure to take their time to get exactly what I wanted. The teacher was supervising and answered any of the students questions. The hair cut took around 30- 45 minutes which is not a bad time at all considering I would wait 45 minutes just to see a barber at other "official" shops. The cut was $9 and I tipped the student $6 as I was very satisfied. This place is clean, has young passionate barbers, and good prices.

My high school son has been working with Chloe since Jan. 2018, dealing primarily with language and…read moreexecutive functioning skills. She has been a critical component to my son's academic progress and self-confidence. Her knowledge and experience has also helped us to finesse IEP goals to better suit his challenges. Although she has relocated, we have been able to continue sessions through Skype that are still equally effective. I can tell Chloe really cares about my son and goes the extra mile to best serve his needs. Expertise and compassion make Chloe an incredible asset to my son's team. I highly recommend her!

Chloe is fantastic!!! She has been an amazing source of…read moresupport for my son during the school year. Her patience and dedication had a significant impact on my son. Chloe connected with him and was able to engage him and has made a lot of progress! Thank you Chloe you are the best

Kevin and his team and South Bay Educational Therapy are thorough, passionate about their work, and…read morehighly equipped in both supporting your student's success and educating you on how best to continue that support at home. Kevin goes above that call when he directly involves the school to ensure your student is receiving same messaging and support across the board in their educational settings. Biggest plus is he's relatable with the kids. They love him, they think he's cool, and want to also do well for him, making the process of extra support a simpler feat.

This review is long overdue but I have nothing but great things to say about this place. They…read morereally do go above and beyond for their clients. I was in need of support for my daughter and had not yet heard of educational therapy. From the first phone call to each session, we are greeted with a smile and warm support. My daughter is always excited as she arrives and even when she leaves; which says a lot about them. Kevin and Nicole have been my contacts and they are both amazing and supportive. If you are in need of any educational support/assistance, this is the place to go.

The last time I came to TUSD was in 2005 to get a permit for my son who was accepted into a dual…read moreimmersion program in Long Beach. I remember the TUSD administrative staff being nice but not so patient. Today, the administrative team at TUSD couldn't be more helpful! When I had a question the TUSD team went out of their way to help me. They provided clear and easy to understand direction and took their time. Martha, Melissa, Alyssa, Lisa, Alma or Maria were a pleasure to meet. It's just feels good when people are nice and treat you with consideration and respect. Kudos TUSD for having a talented administrative team!

Poor service, no one greets you, they work reluctantly, they leave much to be desiredread more

Our daughter is 9, and was struggling with math. She loved the program, we saw improvement and…read moregrowth. Staff is wonderful

My 1st grader has been attending the tutoring center for a few months now and the level he is…read morestudying here is surprising. I reviewed the materials he is solving, and it's definitely ahead of what I thought he was capable of. He was writing letters in mirrors images pretty recently, but the stuff in the workbook here that he was reading and writing reminded me of PSAT (for those old enough to remember those) . Of course, to do these, he needs attention and guidance from a teacher at a much lower ratio than what we can get from school, and here, it's kept at about 2 students per teacher. Being a fidgety flighty 6 yr old boy (hopefully normal?) I don't know how much he learns in his school class of 26 kids and I don't have the skills to teach him myself so I started sending him here for professional help twice a week to make sure he doesn't fall behind. Looks like mission is being accomplished so far! And most importantly, he enjoys learning here, which made it part of our weekly routine now. They offer a free assessment, where the student takes a test and they come back with analysis on the student's level and recommendations. It's a nice computer printout that Mr. Chow goes over with you. And then you can decide to enroll or not, and how often to attend and what times you'd like. It was a nice way to get started, as well as probably the first time I got my child assessed on anything. Thankfully he tested slightly above his grade level, but upon examining the questions, I did notice it would've resulted differently had we not done a few reading sessions on our own just the week prior to the assessment, as the vocab tests were specific. So it's not perfect, but still a really useful experience for the child and the parent!

This is a great afterschool. I struggled with finishing my homework before I came here, but the…read moreteachers in the homework session were able to help me answer all of my questions. They were all nice and funny. I slowly improved on my tests and my grades, and I also remembering doing extra problems in the Ivy classes. I would always ask why we would have to do more math and English work even though I had so much homework in my actual school, but looking back now, I realize that the extra practice really came a long way. Ivy is a cool place to go to after school if you get stuck on homework and need help with school in general. I'm glad I came, and it has really helped a lot ever since.

Ivy Smart pushes students toward perfection and admission to top-tier universities while sometimes…read moreoverlooking students' individual interests, goals, and circumstances. In my experience, there was too much emphasis on prestige rather than helping each student identify the educational path that was genuinely right for them. Community colleges and state universities can be excellent choices, and students should not feel discouraged from considering them simply because they are not viewed as prestigious. I also think Ivy Smart should be clearer about the nature and purpose of its program. Rather than presenting it as something every student needs in order to succeed academically, it should be described as an academic "bootcamp" designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. This would give students and families a better understanding of the program's intensity and expectations before enrolling. Ultimately, college and academic counseling should help students discover and pursue their own goals--not make them feel that success requires perfection or admission to a top-tier university. A student's best educational path should be based on personal interests, career goals, learning needs, finances, and overall fit, not prestige alone.