My daughter just completed the Cardiology Camp at Stanford, and I cannot speak highly enough of the…read moreexperience. The instructors and camp leaders were exceptional. They created a welcoming, supportive environment where the kids felt comfortable, connected, and truly bonded with one another. Thanks to this camp, my daughter has gained so much confidence. She made amazing friends and came home at the end of the week excited to share what she learned. A special thank you to Emily, who is incredibly kind and quick to respond to any questions. Dr. D was an inspiring teacher--knowledgeable, patient, and truly engaging with the students. And Julian made a lasting impression by remembering the kids' names from the very beginning and being consistently warm and friendly. Thank you so much to the entire team at Education Unlimited for such a meaningful and memorable experience!

This was an excellent service. They got us two amazing tour guides who were friendly and…read moreknowledgeable in the peak season when all the campus tours were already booked. The company representative was easy to reach and constantly kept us in the loop via text. Highly recommended!

Incredible professional staff, our children have really loved going there and we have seen their…read moreChinese skills blossom. They look forward to it and have built meaningful relationships and friendships here too. The enrichment classes have even helped our kids, love math! The staff treat our kids like their own, and we have even done the summer camps there because our children love it so much. 10 stars!

Transitioning away from 2.5 hour/day hybrid school, Su Yun was so great for my two kids (and their…read moreadults) this summer. Having a solid block from 8am - 6pm at summer camp for 3 weeks was a nice throwback the the old, pre-pandemic normal days. My kids (ages 5 and 8) loved the hands-on STEM projects and outdoor time at the nearby playgrounds. We loved that they were able to make new friends, play and have some Mandarin language exposure. Weekly photos of what the kids did at camp were also shared which was nice because often times they forget details of their day and it helped to facilitate more conversation about their days. Su Yun was also really great about ensuring (as best they could) a safe environment with all the COVID prevention protocols in place. The summer adventure was completed without any issues or outbreaks. The staff was also so thoughtful! My younger son's birthday happened while at camp. We didn't say anything and then he came home with a small little goody bag of snacks and small little treats like pencils/erasers. It was a nice little surprise gift. With all of that said, we will definitely look into returning again next year!

I've had the incredible fortune of being a client of Sara's for 4 years, which spanned the entirety…read moreof the pandemic and multiple chapters full of huge change in my life. There was death and birth, love newly blossoming and relationships ending, major professional changes, big moves... you name it! Sara supported me through all of it with such solidity, soulfulness, insight and care. I truly cannot imagine being where I am today if not for having her in my corner. She continually saw the best in me even while holding me in the darkest places, knew my strengths even when I felt weak, called me in when I needed it and helped me find and stay on the path to my highest good. She's an excellent, skilled practitioner to be sure. Her somatic and trauma-informed toolkit brings about meaningful and lasting change. Yet it's her heart and loving, steady presence that I'm most grateful for. I got to experience secure attachment with Sara and develop a set of relational skills that I will continue to carry with me and refine for the rest of my life. And I will also feel immensely grateful to her for the rest of my life as well. Thank you, Sara

Sara is a wonderful Psycho-therapist. She's warm, personable, and skillful. I feel cared about,…read moreseen, and understood. She has helped me grow and heal, and every session has been deep and transformative. If you are looking for a fantastic therapist, she's the real deal!

Leba is amazing! She has helped my daughter build confidence in math. Just a year ago, my daughter…read moredid not enjoy math. Now, she looks forward to her math sessions with Leba. Leba explains math concepts in multiple ways and approaches solutions to questions in ways my daughter can understand. My daughter feels comfortable asking any type of question and seeks clarification with ease. Leba is a very sweet, encouraging and patient teacher. I strongly feel if it weren't for Leba, our daughter's experience with middle school math would have been very different. Leba takes away the fear in math and makes it so much fun!

We LOVE Leba! We have been working with Leba for the past year, and my daughter has a new found…read moreconfidence and understanding of math that she did not have before. I am also getting a 'refresher' in math because she encourages parents to sit in on the sessions, and I am now remembering a lot of the concepts that I had forgotten about through the years, which helps me to help my daughter in a consistent way. It is wonderful to see my daughter 'get it' when it comes to math, because before we met Leba, she was really frustrated and shut down when it came to learning math and doing homework. Now she breezes through her homework with very little help from me, and is understanding the math at a deeper level. Leba is patient and has a way of teaching the math concepts in a way that is easy to understand. She breaks everything down to the basics and rebuilds a strong foundation of learning tools that my child will keep with her for the rest of her life.

Summer is not the easiest time of year to convince your kids to start Kumon - but thanks to Phil's…read morepatience and encouragement my 2 children actually enjoy going there twice/week. The program is about routine and repetition (which can be a challenge for young children with lots of energy). Phil is acutely aware of the need to respond to each of his student's needs and will adjust the pace accordingly. We really admire his attention to the individual and his thoughtfulness. I highly, highly recommend Kumon in Albany to anyone looking to supplement their education in a supportive environment.

From the owner: Kumon of Albany is part of the world's largest after-school math & reading program, helping…read morechildren of all ages become self-learners.

"I urge families, do NOT make the mistake of choosing C2 Education! My experience with them has…read morebeen nothing short of appalling. Ever since Simon, the Center Director at C2 Education, Berkeley abruptly left in December 2018, the entire operation has gone downhill. I, along with my oldest and middle child, had a positive experience with Simon, which led me to purchase an additional 100 hours of tutoring in the hopes that my youngest child could benefit as well. Little did I know, when the pandemic hit in 2020, these hours (remaining 56) suddenly had an expiration date that no one bothered to inform me about. Had I been aware of this, I would have never invested in more hours. I have had to deal with a constant turnover of incompetent staff: Michael, Andrew, Tina, Selene, Lisa, Jonathan...the list is endless. Each one had a different story, showcasing a complete lack of professionalism and consistency. And let's not forget about the condescending tutor, Christopher, who had the audacity to belittle my youngest child and suggested she had a learning disability. Why would a tutor ask if you're dyslexic and from another country because of grammatical mistakes and you're there for Chemistry? It was highly inappropriate for Christopher to make assumptions and condescending remarks about a students abilities or background. Despite the contract clearly stating that C2 Education has the discretion to reinstate hours, I've been met with resistance from Thomas, District Manager for C2 Education, who outright refuses to do so. It's an absolute disgrace on how they do business.  Consider this a public service announcement: there are plenty of other tutoring services out there that not only offer better value for money but also treat their customers with respect. Unless you want to endure the nightmare I have experienced, steer clear of C2 Education."

FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A POTENTIAL C2 STUDENT: Most reviews for tutoring centers are from the…read moreperspective of the parent, but I implore you: ask your kids whether they like a certain place. TLDR: Ableism, invalidation of students' efforts, lack of overall regard for mental health I got a consultation years back with C2 education, where I was put into an empty room and made to complete a practice SAT test. When I requested a break 40 or so minutes in, Simon got angry at me because the "real SAT doesn't work like this". He didn't know that I literally got back from my exhausting workplace that day and that I have ADHD, but he didn't even give me a chance to explain this. Then, he made me feel bad for my low scores in their practice test and tried to convince my parents to buy a tutoring package of some sort. I refused. Fortunately, I dodged a bullet! My sibling did end up getting tutoring from C2 for her junior year, but their "tutoring" was mainly Simon micro-managing her grades. She was in an honors course where most students were lucky to get even a C, and he made her feel bad for having a B on her report card. Awful. She eventually quit too and found a private tutoring who was far more empathetic and helped repair her relationship with academics. Meanwhile, my parents thought C2 was so "great" and helped her so much with academics - but I saw firsthand that it damaged her mental health. Fast forward years later, I am now a graduate student in the field of education, and I can confidently say that these types of test prep centers utterly terrify me. I have seen wonderful test prep tutors that know how to properly treat a student with low self-esteem or neurodivergencies, and this is definitely not the kind of place. Thus, I implore you: ASK YOUR CHILDREN what they think of a teacher and believe them. Especially if they are going through difficult times.

Sophia was so helpful in my daughter's college application journey! She was incredibly responsive…read moreand flexible to schedule with, and always warm and gracious to both of us. She did a great job listening and reading and had super valuable insights, wisdom, and guidance to share, while making sure that everything was coming directly from my daughter's experience, thoughts, and voice. Sophia was very knowledgeable about the application process from the beginning, and answered some last minute questions for us when my daughter was down to the wire and had questions about how to proceed. My daughter got into her first choice school and a few other great schools, and I know that working with Sophia helped her to write wonderful, thoughtful, honest essays that were full of integrity and really reflected her experiences and the beautiful person that she is.

From the owner: I offer expert, individualized college essay application mentoring. An experienced writer and…read moreeditor, I have a Ph.D. in English and have devoted my career to mentoring high-school students as a teacher, tutor, and coach.

I am happy that I am able to go to sylvan I have improved a little but I know that I will improve a…read morelot more and more if I stay longer and all the teachers and Admins are nice.

My 7yr old son has been attending lessons 4 days a week and his confidence in reading has…read moreincreased. I've noticed a lot of improvement in his reading.