I have never encountered a business owner with such integrity and professionalism as Jai Flicker, owner of LifeWorks, possesses. I had my son tutored one on one for about 6 sessions with Tyler to prepare for the SAT in June. My son had taken the SAT once before and wanted to increase his score. He took the June SAT and sadly his score dropped. It was a huge surprise for my son because he felt confident that he had done well on the test and actually had time to go over his answers. We even contacted the SAT board and had his test hand graded to make sure there was no mistake. I'm not sure what happened but I was not anticipating that his score would go down, especially after all the tutoring that my son had. However, I posted a review on Yelp explaining my experience with Lifeworks. Jai then reached out to me personally to see how we could remedy this situation. He very much wanted my experience with LifeWorks to be a positive one. He listened to my concerns and my side of the story and then shared his side and offered to meet me half way on a reimbursement. I was grateful that he was willing to do this and felt like that was a fair outcome for both of us. I have a number of friends whose kids were tutored at Lifeworks and have done well. Even though my son didn't do as well on the SAT as we would have liked, my experience with the customer service at Lifeworks was exceptional. read more

Jai at LifeWorks has been transformative for our son. He is not just a tutor but a counselor, advisor and friend. He is a trusted adult for our son where he feels comfortable sharing his struggles with school. Based on that trust Jai can help guide and provide first class educational support. My son now loves math! Thank you! read more

Jai and his team worked with my daughter throughout high school. Through this experience, my daughter benefited from meaningful mentorship that went beyond specific subject matters. With their guidance and support, she built confidence in her intellectual abilities - all of which has helped her as she navigates college and the next chapter in her life. Highly recommend! read more

Great place for kids to concentrate and get work done with the support and guidance they need!

As parents we are impressed. Jai, from the outset, has shown a passion and excitement our daughter responded to immediately (and she was tutor cautious). He is so authentic and a true partner in what she is out to accomplish, and he updates us each week. He is very responsive to inquiries and provides excellent feedback. Our daughters progress was substantial almost from the start. When broaching topics that perhaps an associate of his was stronger at, he did not hesitate to set that up. His pricing is fair and we are very happy with the results. read more

Jai and his team at LifeWorks are more than tutors, they are positive role models and mentors that relate to, and genuinely care about, the teens with whom they work. They appreciate that high school students have dynamic social and emotional lives that can compete with the demands of understanding course content and achieving academic expectations. Our two children, currently a senior and a sophomore at Redwood, have participated in both one-on-one tutoring and weekly after-school group sessions at LifeWorks. Both structures have been exceptionally helpful for our boys. A few examples of how our children have utilized and benefited from their experience at LifeWorks: preparing for upcoming tests; making the most of homework time to understand and fill in gaps; getting organized to complete assignments and stay on top of the work load; and generally feeling more prepared and confident as students. LifeWorks has played an integral role in their positive high school experience. In addition to tutoring our children with academics, Jai coached my husband and I as we worked on creating a more positive and effective approach to supporting our son's education - helping him maintain confidence as a student and increase involvement in his academic success. Jai brought his years of experience working with teens and their families to the table, including sharing successes & mistakes from the past. That in itself was invaluable! What helped make Jai's counseling so successful was his unique approach to each situation, his obvious care and appreciation for our child, and his ability to bridge our teen's need for autonomy with our desire for our son to receive a well-rounded education. read more

My son never had the easiest time in school. A very bright and creative kid, some teachers "got" him and others, well, really didn't. And my son's stamina was impressive, if a teacher didn't see him for the brilliant kid he was, he just wasn't going to learn anything in that class. An A or D student, if that makes sense. We started working with Lifeworks when my son was in 9th grade. It was clear right from the start that Lifeworks would be more than just a place for our son to get some extra help with homework. Quickly, Jai and his team became life mentors. Our son started relaying things he'd learned at Lifeworks, not just lifelong learning and test-taking strategies (which would have happily met our expectations) but strategies for getting along with authority figures, keeping calm and focused in difficult situations, having patience, dealing with peer pressure and on and on. Sometimes it was a downright therapeutic experience for him. Our son seemed to be actually learning more from Lifeworks than anywhere else. Jai soon became the most important male mentor our son ever had. I don't know what our family would have done without Jai and his team. They guided him (and us) from 9th grade through graduation. They were a constant, even when our son transferred to another school 40 mins away. Last year they helped all of us through the college process, which had to be tailored quite a bit to meet our son's particular style of...um..."getting things done on time". I can imagine flash-forwarding a decade or two. We will all forget those teachers, those tests, those semesters that went this way or that, but I am absolutely positive that we will always remember Jai and the team at Lifeworks and what they did for us and our son. read more

Without a doubt Jai is the preeminent expert on helping students reach their education goals via his tutoring approach. My son Zac would never have made it through Tam without the help of Jai and his colleagues at Lifeworks. Jai has also become a personal friend and I am proud to say that he is one amazing individual! For years I've been advising Jai to open more centers to help students everywhere. I hope one day he does. Jai can change the face of education with his abilities. read more

My oldest child went to private high school--great experience, but very expensive. My other three children attended public high school. In order to not disadvantage them relative to their older sibling, I engaged the team at lifeworks to help them with their studies. It was much more economical than private school, the kids took full advantage of the focused instruction and they all went on to attend top colleges. The staff is helpful, communicative and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Lifeworks. read more

My son loves LifeWorks. His tutor has been instrumental in keeping his grades up and he looks forward to seeing her every week. And this is from a kid who hates school! His tutor has gained his trust and helps keep him interested in the work he is doing. LifeWorks has been a real savior for him and us! Thanks LifeWorks Team! read more

I taught at Lifeworks in 2008 and 2009, and it was a transformative experience that showed me a new way to look at life. Lifeworks founder Jai Flicker was very caring about his students and tutors, often taking time to check in with each person every day. The most important lesson that I got from him was to "be present" wherever you are, and enjoy the moment as it comes, because regardless if it is good or bad, it will be fleeting and soon a memory. In my observations, all the students who went to Lifeworks benefited greatly from the tutoring, and many left with improved grades, positive attitudes, and increased confidence in themselves. read more

Excellent service and a great tutoring experience for my son. He looks forward to going when he needs support for a test or anything he's having trouble understanding. read more

Jai and the team at life works are the reason I graduated high school. For four years they have helped me, as well as countless others, navigate through high school's challenging courses, difficult teachers and most importantly, our own stubborn teenage attitudes. Every tutor there goes above and beyond to create a personal relationship with every student and they really care about your success. I am very grateful for all of their help. read more

I went to Lifeworks from 8th grade through senior year and could not have imagined my life without it. All of the tutors are extremely smart, caring, and helpful. They not only help you to understand as well as succeed in your work but, like other reviews mentioned, they make sure to check in with your overall well being. They really care. It's more than getting your work done, it's helping you to have a good work ethic and a better life philosophy. I've seen them help the smartest kids in school and the kids who have written off school because they believe everyone should get a chance to learn, grow, and improve. I have so much love for this place and I can't thank Jai and the team enough for the help they've given me in school and in life. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Based on recommendations from others, I enrolled my son in group tutoring at Lifeworks. It was a very positive experience for him. The quality of the tutoring was very good. They really cater to each kid's needs. And I can't say enough about Jai Flicker, the owner. He forms a great connection with both the kids and parents. He truly understands the teen mentality and his focus is not just on the work, but on the person as well. I highly recommend Lifeworks. read more

LifeWorks is at the forefront of education and learning, understanding how to inspire young minds, hearts, and the whole person.

I own Mathnasium which is down the road from LifeWorks. I specialize in algebra and below; Jai specializes in high school math. I am happy to refer people to Jai and he has done the same for me. I am really impressed with Jai's deep understanding of high level math. read more

As a mom and provost/academic vice president at a nearby university, I know how important high school academic performance is for our children's success. I also know how stressful it can be for the kids to juggle schoolwork, music, sports, and other interests - not to mention family. Lifeworks came to the rescue for my two teenagers. My daughter found the confidence to master her most challenging subjects. She graduates this June and has been accepted to ten universities for next fall. My son, an athlete who doesn't like to sit still much, came home from his first Lifeworks session claiming "I love Lifeworks," and insisting that we set up a regular schedule there for him. Both of my kids love Jai and all the tutors. They find Lifeworks a relaxing and supportive environment that helps them stay on track. My son even asked why the Lifeworks tutors don't teach at his school, because he learns so much from them. In sum, as both parent and educator, I give Lifeworks an A+. Take your child for a session and you'll see the results. Jenny, Mill Valley read more

Little did we know what Lifeworks was all about. We never expected the level of true caring that we experienced. Not only were the tutors awesome with homework skills and test taking. We found they actually took the time to mentor him. I do not think my son would be going to a 4 year college if it were not for Lifeworks. They instilled in him confidence and helped him determine what he wanted to do after high school. Through Lifeworks he gained confidence in himself and learned life lessons that I would have never imagined. Thank you Jai and staff. We are grateful to you all! read more

Jai and the LifeWorks Learning Center tutoring team have a truly unique approach to tutoring. Much more than just academic tutors, Jai and the LifeWorks tutors are tuned-in to the psychology and emotional issues that come up around academic challenges. The tutors are smart but also present and empathetic with each student. Jai runs his business with integrity and genuinely cares about his work and the students and families he serves. read more

As a student with learning disabilities, the education I received in the public school system wasn't obviously wasn't individualized or specialized to fit my needs. Luckily, halfway through a struggling freshman year, my Mother heard about Lifeworks. I'm writing this review because Lifeworks deserves every five-star recommendation it can get, and these five-stars are the least I can do to thank Jai and his team for the help they provided me throughout those four years. Thanks to tenure, It's much harder to find a teacher that will really care about each student gaining an actual education and full understanding rather than just a memorization of a topic for a test. Lifeworks tutors care. The staff at Lifeworks understands that memorizing for a test isn't going to help that student succeed or necessarily understand that subject, many of which subjects are needed to build off of to understand future topics. This understanding is essential for every student, and often a lot more difficult for those with learning disabilities. ESPECIALLY when it comes to math!!! GREGG! Send your struggling math student to Gregg with two G's. I have never ever in my life met someone with such a deep understanding of math. I used to literally learn the math subjects with Gregg and erase everything from my mind that I learned in class because his ultimate understanding of that topic allowed him to explain it much clearer. I could probably write 14 more paragraphs on how helpful and essential Lifeworks and Jai were to my high school education (And I have actually written one essay on Lifeworks), But I'm going to cut this short and end it with this: Tutoring is an investment in your child's education, but Lifeworks tutoring is an investment in their attitude towards learning, academic confidence, emotional well-being in regards to stress from school, and future success when it comes to grades (AND SAT & ACT PREP!!) and their college education. read more

I attended LifeWorks my junior and senior year at Tamalpais High School. Jai and his team of extremely intelligent tutors helped me more than I can ever describe. I definitely recommend LifeWorks to anybody who is looking to get more out of their high school experience! read more

My introduction to Jai Flicker and Lifeworks was a glowing recommendation by friends of ours about how much their daughter enjoyed going there and how much it had helped her in her studies. Then they explained what she does in the 2 hour sessions and frankly it sounded like a place to do homework. So I was very skeptical about spending money for a place for my kids to do homework. My wife convinced me we should try it and we did so with our daughter who was already in high school. It took about 2 weeks and I was a believer. It was not just a place to do homework. Jai and his team helped our daughter better understand topics she was learning in her classes. They gave her techniques on how to study and to learn concepts. She really looked forward to her weekly sessions and came prepared with topics she needed help with. Our son started going there when he was in high school and also fully took advantage of what Lifeworks could offer him. One very important thing which Lifeworks does for parents. Right after the end of a session (oftentimes before our kid even returned home), we received an email with a summary of what our kid had worked on with the Lifeworks team member. It discussed items which were grasped and others which needed to be worked on some more so we could discuss it with the kids. Extremely helpful, especially because I doubt we would have received the same feedback if we asked the kids. So I highly recommend Lifeworks. They really care about the kids and want them to excel in their courses. read more