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My kids love going to Mathnasium! Honestly, it's one of the only activities they don't complain…read moreabout attending. They even loved the assessment the very first day, which to me looked like a test! The teachers and director do an amazing job making math fun. My kids love the motivational incentives they can earn, and really work hard for the incentives. There's nothing rote or boring about the way Mathnasium teaches math. Their program has helped my kids learn to think more mathematically. It's not like a typical tutoring program, where my kids do their homework with another adult. I can do that at home! Mathnasim has gotten them excited about math, and able to think at a higher level.

My son was diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade and by 5th grade was several grades behind in…read morereading, despite the Title I interventions that the district provided him. His dyslexia was affecting all of his coursework because he simply couldn't get past the words to get to the content. I decided to look for a dyslexia specialist and found Kim Ainis. Her program absolutely put him on the right path; he's now in 7th grade and reads at grade level. Her program is intensive and requires dedication; it's an ongoing process. But the time my son and I have put into the program practices was worth every minute, resulting in his new confidence in the classroom and outside of it.

It took me 10 min to make sure i typed th address right but much fasterthan it use to!!!! LOL Kim…read moreis the bestest evah!!!!!!!!

After researching the ACT tutoring options for our high school junior, we settled upon Park Ridge…read moreTutoring. We had heard a lot of positive buzz and received several word-of-mouth recommendations. We made a great choice. The tutors are very professional, enthusiastic, motivating, kind and highly educated. Very tailored approach and we never got that "cookie cutter" feel you find elsewhere. Our daughter raves about both Craig and Deb and, best of all, they managed to raise her ACT score 5 points. Well worth the investment.

From the owner: Park Ridge Tutoring specializes in helping high school students and young adults overcome…read morechallenging situations: -Consistent Ds and Fs in math -ACT/PLAN scores of 17 or 19 -Just don't get statistics... or geometry... or algebra -Can't get moving on the college essay We apply the concepts of Clinical Tutoring. Not all people learn and perform the same way. Our techniques help students work around their usual sticking points and find new ways to master academic subjects. Clinical Tutoring works for standardized testing, too. ACT, SAT, GRE, PSAT, GMAT - all these exams have internal rhythms that can be mastered. Even students who do not see themselves as natural test takers can succeed. Our approach is to work on content and process. We have a variety of strategies, techniques, and tricks that help students learn and take tests. We work together to find the best solution for our students.

Tamar is an excellent tutor - and what makes her so excellent, and unique, is that not only does…read moreshe know Hebrew (as a native speaker), but she also knows how to teach Hebrew. My two girls (ages 11 and 9) have worked with Tamar over the past year. We began working with her to supplement the Hebrew education our girls were receiving in Hebrew School. My oldest daughter expressed interest in learning more Hebrew, so we looked for, and found, a wonderful Hebrew tutor. Tamar works with both of our daughters at the same time (during the same hour) but manages to successfully individualize their Hebrew instruction. Over the course of the year, Tamar has learned what motivates them and how to motivate them! She is very patient with both girls and is so supportive of their progress. They both look forward to working with her because she is just so genuinely encouraging. Tamar cares about their Hebrew instruction, and it shows. She has brought over games, songs, and supplements that continue to engage my girls. Both girls have improved their Hebrew tremendously. My oldest is a fluent reader and while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, is also simultaneously learning Hebrew as a language. My youngest has learned all of her letters and is an emerging reader (with consistent, steady progress). Tamar is warm, gracious, patient, dedicated, caring and works engaging her students. I can not recommend her more highly. She is a gem in the world of educators and we are so fortunate to be working with her.

Gidon taught me conversational Hebrew on a regular basis over the telephone, for about 2 years…read more When I told him that I like poetry and songs, he added them to his teaching: for me a very joyful way of learning! We also used to discuss what was happening in Israel and in the world. He always adjusted the curriculum to my needs to better motivate me. He was creative in his approach and we did what was best for my way of learning. Lily Harvitt, Chatham, NY

Dease Tutoring is a great place to receive help for any age.The particular tutor that I had was…read moreAwesome! I was struggling with math and the tutor took his time to explain the process throughly to ensure my success. I passed my math class with flying colors! I would recommend this service for adults and children. Great price and quality service!

For the last 6 months I have used KAS tutorials for my son. In particular, I have worked with Ms…read more Stepps, the owner. She is my son's tutor. He was in the 4th grade and was struggling with his math (he had gotten a C on his report card. She did an initial assessment of his skills and knowledge (even in reading) to determine and establish a starting point. This included doing addition, subtraction, simple or single digit multiplication, and division. She then worked with him during the hour long session to answer questions, model how to solve the proble., etc. She then gave weekly assignments and went over the homework she gave each week to help determine where additional support was needed. In one grading period my son's reading grade went from a B to an A+ and his math from a C to a B+. I have seen definite improvement. Her rates are way more affordable than Sylvan and other higher priced places and because she has worked at those companies previously, she is able to tailor approaches to meet your kids needs. She is old school in her philosophy (pick up a dictionary, and don't ask Google for the definition; show your work otherwise it is wrong). You won't be disappointed.

KAS was recommended to me by my granddaughters' third grade teacher. Me and my family are very…read morepleased with our experience. The tutor has a knack for applying multiple methods to ensure that students reach the "light bulb" moment. We use KAS year round for our tutoring needs. If you want a tutor that cares and gets results KAS is the place for you Nd your loved ones!!! Gina E.

Noteworthy Piano Studio is a beautiful place to learn with one of the most creative teachers I have…read moreever heard of. My attention was captivated as I earned trophies at competitions, performed in recitals, and participated in duets. I achieved many awards through small achievements frequently which kept me engaged. From memorizing pages, learning songs, and completing technique drills all my efforts were recognized. The two Steinway Grand pianos at her studio are truly gorgeous instruments and feel fantastic to play. I highly recommend Patti Nyien as a teacher and her Noteworthy Piano Studio to students of all ages.

I took piano lessons at Noteworthy Piano Studio for 14 years (stopping after I graduated high…read moreschool). Patti (who is the sole instructor at the studio) was always very encouraging of my hard work, gently vindictive of the times I fell short, and knowledgeable on the material I worked on. In my 14 years there, I went from chopsticks to Chopin and everything in between. Patti uses multiple teaching techniques to advance her students. While the regular instruction at the piano was certainly her main tool, she also had computer programs that would help with rhythm, understanding music theory, and even playing pieces. Once a year, I went out for AIM testing, where I would perform for a different teacher and they would provide me some instruction. They would test me on my sight reading ability and how well I performed a song (or several). There were some real advantages of doing this testing. It set a specific goal for where I would need to be, and I had to work towards that goal so I could pass the test and reach a new "level" of piano (AIM in particular was a pass/fail course and had specific criteria for numerous levels of the program - in the end I got to Level 11 iirc). One of the main things that sets her studio apart is how many opportunities she makes for students to perform their material. She hosts group piano classes about once a season where students can perform in front of a small group of other students. I really enjoyed these growing up, and they were a great motivator for working on my repertoire. Additionally, she hosted much larger recitals twice a year that allowed me to pick a piece or two and perform it in a piano hall in front of other piano students and their parents. The other students and I were also offered opportunities to perform at various functions throughout the year (such as her recent Glorious Grands concert last year), and were given options to compete in several competitions. My instruction at Noteworthy Piano Studio allowed me to be able to play piano on my own as an adult. I regularly go to pick up new sheet music for a song I want to learn, and I still play on a nearly daily basis on my own time. I no longer have a teacher that I report to each week, but I strongly feel that Patti's instruction is what enabled me to reach this point.

My child was not passing her quizzes at school. The last 3 quizzes, she scored 100% on all 3! Her…read moremathnasium sessions have really filled in the gaps. And while her dad and I are tutoring at home, there is something about THIS program that really works. I highly recommend. I see the results and so does she. And she loves coming. Worth every penny!

Long story short: If your child needs to concentrate with little to no distractions while taking a…read moretest, this place may not be a good fit in my opinion after what I experienced today - unprofessionalism. My daughter had a 45 minute assessment today to figure out strengths and weaknesses in math to determine the right fit for tutoring at Mathnasium in Evergreen Park. During her assessment, (which most would consider a test) a tutor on duty talked the entire time while seated near my child, held a parent consultation across from my child, stood up and small talked a few feet from my child's desk area LOUDLY, yelled across the room to the same parent exiting, I mean she would not shut up. I found it very distracting from where I was seated and very unprofessional. If a child is taking an assessment, would it be too much to ask for a lowered voice? Move to a quiet corner of the center? Talk softly? Consult the other parent there in another part of the room? Well apparently this was too much to ask. The tutor and the owner, once the other parent left, began to talk about holiday and weekend plans, their upcoming work shifts, how the owner's wife fell down the stairs...etc. all while the tutor is standing over and near my child taking an assessment. How rude! I got up twice. I began to coach myself to calm down. But, I know my child, she is nine years old and doesn't concentrate well when things are going on around her, especially adult small talk, YOU KNOW? LIKE MOST KIDS!!!!. I went over the first time to see how she was doing because this woman talking and talking was getting on my nerves and I was seated several feet away, I figured my kid couldn't possibly be knocking out this test. Wait I'm sorry, assessment. She was stuck on a problem. The second time I went over I was through with this place. The tutor was standing near my child asking about weekend plans. My child was still on the same problem she was on minutes before! Mr O (the owner) told me that he told her if she's stuck on a problem to circle it and keep going, I'm surprised she didn't circle the whole thing! When I asked to reschedule during a more private session with less distractions they both looked puzzled. The owner said "During assessments there is no quiet place this is the environment." Whoa that was my cue. My request was incredulous to them. Ha. Whelp we are out. No apology no effort, no concern. Nothing. No customer service? I personally will not spend over $200 a month here. Mr. O was very pleasant and detailed over the phone but once I got to the location, my impressions slowly faded. Also, I must say Mr O if you read this, the tutor once she found out you were coming, she told the little girl she was tutoring that they needed to move from the way they were seated. She wasn't facing the window and did not see me when I entered nor did she greet me. She was more concerned about why you were coming up there. SMH.

It took me a long time to find a math tutor that is both good and economical. The staff are great,…read more knowledgeable, professional and friendly. This is a good environment for kids and adults.

From the owner: We provide supplemental education and enrichment for kindergarten through adult age students…read more Individualized tutoring programs are offered that teach reading strategies to improve both reading comprehension and fluency. Additional programs are offered in phonics, math, writing, vocabulary, study skills, and test-taking strategies. We also help with homework!