We began searching for a tutor that would be the "right fit" for our daughter, Vyla, some time ago…read more During the 2020-2021 year (4th grade), our daughter was lucky enough to be in-school learning, as COVID prevented many from not being in-school. However, Vyla had been struggling since the beginning of her 3rd grade year, when COVID first hit. Her studies took a nosedive and we had been playing catch-up since. Although being in school was incredibly valuable, she continued to fall behind. As Vyla entered the 5th grade, we were determined to get her caught up as quickly as possible. We considered a few other services, which all looked great, but there was something very warm and positive about Marsha when we discussed Vyla and our determination to get her back to grade level. Marsha reviewed Vyla's background, listened to all of our concerns, reviewed an academic evaluation we had Vyla complete, and discussed an education plan moving forward .When Vyla began the 5th grade, we then reevaluated what Vyla should be doing, based on what was going on in her class. Marsha focused on Vyla's gaps, and with each session, Vyla became more confident, and more focused! When we started, Vyla was hesitate, as Marsha was "new" and she was not sure if she would work well due to having to complete her schoolwork; she was worried about being over-worked. But with each new session, Marsha showed Vyla that studies could be fun! Marsha challenged her with quiz's, facts, flash cards, and Vyla could feel the improvement in her studies. As the school year has progressed, Marsha was quick to utilize the areas Vyla was working on in school, as well as testing her on her spelling, math, and reading. Marsha is kind, patient, and very accommodating. She is willing to work with your schedule, and is flexible provided you keep in communication with her. She wants to work with children, and you can tell she cares - she cares about their wellbeing, education and self-esteem, which is very refreshing. We are very happy we found Marsha, and intend to keep working with her for the rest of the school year, and hopefully next year as well! We completely recommend and appreciate Marsha, who is truly a friendly, experienced and professional tutor. Thank you!

Marsha is amazing.. she has been tutoring our daughter for six months nd she is improving in all of…read moreher classes and can now read... her test score and overall work has improved tremendously. She is patient and very encouraging. Overall she has been a tremendous help getting my daughter back on track.

Terrible experience. Was referred by a good friendI specifically asked to be placed with tutors who…read morefocus on math (my kids are in 6th and 8th grade, it's not rocket science). First tutor they sent didn't know the material, kept saying he will study on it and be better next time. 2nd tutor literally showed up and said we were her first tutoring client and she'd never taught math and instead, English / writing were her strong suit. When I brought these issues up to the Mike, he accused me of having "high expectations". He then promised to find me a replacement tutor and few days go by and don't hear back. I ask for my pre-payment back and he only send me partial. He charged me for the tutor who never taught math too, who showed up and just wasted everyone's time and was so timid she spoke maybe 5 words during the entire 2 hours. Not a way to run a business, and as a VERY active parent in the school district, I will definitely be swaying parents AWAY from this company.

My daughter is taking SAT classes. I like how they charge…read moreone flat fee and have 3 SAT classes a week repetition so the kids could grasp it before they take the test.

As a parent who grew up doing Kumon myself, I did extensive research before choosing a math program…read morefor my kids. I compared multiple Mathnasium locations, Kumon, and Russian Math, interviewed the center directors, and even stopped by unexpectedly to see how the centers actually operated during sessions. Jonathan's center stood out immediately. Jonathan is exactly what you hope to find in an educator and center director. He genuinely loves math, cares deeply about teaching, and has created a calm, focused environment where students are actively engaged and supported. You can tell he is doing this for the right reasons, not just running a business, but truly investing in kids' confidence and growth. One thing I especially appreciated was how thoughtfully Jonathan matched both of my children with an outstanding instructor, Ben. Ben has been phenomenal. He knows how to push my kids through challenging concepts while still keeping them motivated and excited to learn. He handles sibling rivalry with patience and humor, helps redirect their inattention without shaming them, and somehow makes math feel fun and rewarding. The biggest testament to how much my kids adore Ben? They surprised him by dressing up as him for Halloween! If you are a parent looking for a math program that combines strong instruction, individualized attention, accountability, and a genuinely positive learning environment, I highly recommend this Mathnasium location. The leadership and teaching quality here are exceptional. I also love not having extra homework from the center since we all know how much effort it takes just to get school homework done!

Jonathan and the team at mathnasium are awesome. It really shows that they are passionate about…read morekids learning and help them gain confidence with numbers. My girls had a difficult first grade but jonathan and team restored their confidence. Thank you team!

I'm glad to have found this tutoring service and the reviews are true! My daughter recently started…read moretutoring for math with Jonah and he's been great! She has already improved her overall grade in the class with just a few sessions. Jonah takes time to explain concepts and it's explained in a way that makes sense to my 6th grader! I would definitely recommend!

All of Danny's tutors have been great, knowledgeable and really helpful and helping my boys…read moreunderstand the concepts they are learning in school. Have used them for many different subjects in middle school and always happy with the results.

Brought my son here. The owner (not sure of her name) is a little pushy…read more But I can see that she is super busy. All in all my son is receiving the care and learning that he needs to from this facility. Personally I'm not a fan of the shopping center specifically this building as it looks old and run down and kind of dirty looking. But every billing can't always be perfect right.

I did Kumon here for 10 years and completed the math program in 2018. I'm now in my senior year of…read morecollege and can confidently say that Kumon helped me succeed in every math class I have ever taken. From algebra to calculus, I was always one step ahead because I had already learned the topics before they were taught in class. I highly recommend kumon to anyone regardless of their current knowledge and the earlier you start, the better because you will only get more ahead. The staff was always answering all my questions and helping me step by step which was very important, especially at the higher levels.

My son reports your help over the course of the year has been instrumental in filling in the gaps…read morewhere he now enjoys math more! Thank you for all of your guidance!

What a blessing it's been to have found Coach Craig!! He's so great with my son who has a math…read morelearning deficiency. He's finally at grade level and feeling so much more confident in his math skills! We are so so grateful!

Like any other high school junior going into his/her senior year, I was insecure about my SAT…read morescores and if my current score would get me into a good college or not. Before going into Elite's summer SAT boot camp of 2015, I took the test once and got a score of 1760 without any formal preparation for the exam. Upon signing up for Elite, I had to take a diagnostic test, which scored me somewhere in the high 1500s... I was told that Elite tests are generally more difficult than the actual tests, which was one of the reasons why I greatly admire this program. I knew that by signing up for this program, it would challenge and push me to learn more about and do better on the test. For my particular program, everyone was broken up into several classrooms, each with approximately 20 students. We had 4 teachers: one for math, one for writing/grammar, one for critical reading, and one for vocabulary. On the first day, we were given a backpack, 2000 flashcards with vocabulary, and workbooks to use in class and as homework assignments. The program was 8-weeks long with each day filled with a certain schedule. Every Monday, we would take a practice SAT exam (including writing) and the following day, we would get back the results and assess our errors. Test corrections were due at the end of the week. Every day, we were also assigned to learn 50 vocabulary words and be tested on 40 of those 50. Certain days of the week, there was also writing assessments, math assessments, and reading assessments. We had to score an 80% or better on all of the tests; otherwise, we would have to stay after class approximately a half an hour to an hour to relearn and retest on the material. Doing this for 8 weeks was quite intense... but I definitely got into the groove of it eventually. My scores on their tests did increase, and I was able to learn the structure of the test and understand what I needed to work on to improve my score. Ultimately, my scores in math and writing did go up, but my scores in reading remain around the same since the beginning since reading is something that requires yourself to focus and really work at to assess and understand the context of passages and articles. I had Ms. Jennifer Lambertis, Mr. Jihwan Kim, Mr. Bill Wang, and Mr. Turner as my instructors for these subjects. All did great and brought me to a greater understanding of all test elements except for Mr. Turner, who I believe fell short a bit, mainly because reading is such a broad and subjective area to teach and also to improve upon; also, he taught and brushed through many topics fairly quick and his reasoning for each answer was explained but it was difficult for me personally to grasp and fully understand how he concluded to the answers. Everyone else was fun and engaging, and I was able to take back a lot from what they taught me. Some were more stern than the others, but they all ultimately got me to push myself to improve on the other areas. In the end, I took the test another time (2 months after the program ended), and I scored a 1830 with areas in math and writing improved, but reading remained the same. This is accounted to many factors that I would blame myself for (not properly preparing, worrying too much on extracurricular activities, etc.) , but I must say that SAT scores are not everything that colleges look for. I did ended up getting into all of the schools that I applied to and I believe that it is due to holistic review of each college applicant. I know that Elite can also provide further assistance with these areas as well, but I did not take up on that offer and all of the applications by myself. I do have friends that have had remarkable SAT score increases due to this program; therefore, in judging the program in their goal of getting their members a better score on the SAT and a quality education of the material on the SAT, I would like to give them a high rating for all that they do because it is absolutely outstanding. Special shout out to Ms. Karen Kim, who works at the front desk and manages most of the workings of the building. :)

Customer Service Complaint - Northridge Location…read more I called the Northridge location to ask about their programs, consultation process, and fees. Unfortunately, the customer service I received was very poor and made the process unnecessarily difficult. Mr. Kim, the administrator, was very rude and would not provide any information over the phone until I registered online. After I completed the registration, he called me back but still did not provide the information I was requesting. Instead, he only asked whether I had received the email. I specifically asked whether the consultation was free, but he would not answer the question and repeatedly redirected me to the emails. I also asked whether he could answer a few basic questions before scheduling an appointment, but again, he refused to provide any information and continued directing me back to email. He would not even explain what types of programs they offer. When I asked to speak with a supervisor or someone in management, I was told, "Let's not go there." I found this response extremely unprofessional and dismissive. Customers should not have to register, schedule an appointment, and go through multiple steps simply to obtain basic information about services, programs, and consultation fees. The staff should be educated and prepared to answer basic questions and provide appropriate customer service. I then called the Wilshire location, and the experience was completely different. The staff there provided all the information I needed over the phone, including payment information and details about the programs. They were helpful, professional, and respectful of my time. The Wilshire location saved me a significant amount of time simply by answering basic questions over the phone. I strongly recommend that the Northridge location review its customer service practices and provide additional training to its administrative staff. The contrast between the two locations was significant and very disappointing.

My kids were tutored here, and I was so pleased with how much confident my children grew in math. I…read morewould strongly recommend this academy !!

they overcharge for bad service. they say they will improve your gpa and push you to do better, but…read morethe kids and teachers there just make you feel bad for asking for help. dont even get me started about the principal, she's the one who runs the place, she yells at you for no reason and threatens to tell your parents about your grades when theyre the one supposed to be helping you with them. they teach you absolutely nothing and just give you extra work that they dont even collect. their SAT classes over the summer are a joke. they add more work onto your homework load and prioritize that "extra practice" over things that need to get done after school. they environment has no respect, and they shame kids for struggling in school instead of helping them. terrible place. you're better off paying for a private tutor that will actually help your child then stick them in this tutoring center that will just teach them how to feel insecure ans bad about themselves for needing help in school- which is essentially the reason why you go there in the first place. i went there for theee years and got absoluetly nothing from it. i did the work on my own and did everything on my own. waste of money and waste of time. DONT ENROLL HERE. DONT EVEN INQUIRE.

The algebra classes were great and the director was very sweet even when I decided to get a refund…read morefor the remaining money I had for classes, which was because I had to move. The teachers are friendly and the classes are pocket-friendly while being informative!

This place is great to get tutored from. All the teachers are willing to help anyone out and wants…read moreeveryone to succeed. They are all welcoming and the food is great too.

Tanya is great. Worth every single minute. She has such an…read moreease to help one understand and break down problems. I highly recommended her. I didn't pass the ASVAB to join the Army and math was where I was weak at but after her tutoring sessions I tested again and this time I passed, I seriously was like whaaaaat,TF, I highly, highly recommend her for anyone trying to pass the ASVAB Thank You Tanya

LaTanya is very knowledgeable and caring. My daughter doesn't have much patience for simply…read morememorizing formulas. She needs to understand things logically. For that, she needs not just some who can do math, but someone who understands it and can explain it well. LaTanya can certainly do both! LaTanya has gone above and beyond to accommodate our schedule, even an emergency "there's a test coming up and I'm so confused" situation. After her 1st tutoring session, my daughter hugged me and thanked me for finding LaTanya. She has reduced the stress level in my household and helped my daughter bring her grade up. She really is the best!!