We joined the Sylvan family just before Christmas of 2021. And we're so grateful we did. They say…read moreit takes a village to raise a child...just make sure Mr. Rick Hernandez and his brilliant daughter Nadia, owners of Sylvan Learning of Edison, are a part of that village. Allow me to preface this review by saying that I'm a proud, former math and science student. Playing with numbers are a comfort zone for me. With that being said, being a math geek does not assure progeny with the same acumen. Nor does it guarantee an ability to translate and transfer those math skills to a struggling teen. We're not all naturally born teachers, despite earnest parental attempts. And as a result, my hard-working child suffered from my shortcomings, coupled with the troubled virtual learning experience of the pandemic lockdown. Beloved son was always an A student in his elementary school years, including in Math. But he worked very hard to achieve this. Math was never his forte. His Honors Geometry class in his freshman year of high school only served to highlight his ongoing struggles. By the second marking period, we knew we needed to escalate and find additional resources. After an unsuccessful experience with another learning center, we found the relatively new Sylvan Learning Center of Edison, conveniently located right on Route 1, next to the very familiar Chuck E Cheese. Responding within a few hours, a very pleasant Mr. Rick invited us to come to the center and take an assessment. It was immediately obvious, Sylvan is not like your typical learning center. The center is pristine...brightly lit...with multiple tables reserved for each tutor and his/her one or two dedicated students. There is coffee provided in the front lobby for parents choosing to wait. There is a fun and decorative prize section for the children to choose earned rewards from their sessions. (Older kids can earn gift cards if they'd rather forego little toys!) They even provide drinks and snacks for the children, so that hunger is never an issue. It is a place where children can be comfortable and their learning experience properly nurtured. And unlike other learning centers, there are no generic group sessions comprised of rote math exercises force feeding memorized equations. Rather, Sylvan provides personalized one-on-one instruction with resources hailing from the most applicable backgrounds. (Case in point, Mr. Rick strove to find top tutors from some of the area's best universities to provide instruction. He knew that the knowledge these instructors would have would be the most relevant and current with the latest teaching strategies.) I knew that there were gaps in my son's math education. The Sylvan assessment immediately identified each and every gap of my son's math foundations as early as from his third grade skills up to the most current. Once the assessment data was compiled, Rick could now legitimately design a learning plan for my son, with most importantly, required milestones and an actual end date. (This was a must for us. Unlike with other learning centers, I had no interest in an undefined relationship with ambiguous goals. ) To be fair, Sylvan was not the cheapest option. The other center was almost half the price. But the difference in learning experience was striking. And working with Sylvan is still much more economical than hiring a single private tutor outside. It was the perfect compromise where we were concerned. However, while a learning plan was set, there was still the concern of flexibility. Mr. Rick assured me that they could always work around our ever-changing commitments. And he did. Again and again and again. As long as I could endeavor to give at least a day's notice, he would handle the re-scheduling of his incredible staff so my son could work with the same group of tutors. Along with the instruction, a few minutes per session could also be used for homework help, if needed. But this would not be a focus. Recall, each student has a learning plan in place. To supplement the learning, Sylvan also provides access to its learning website...where students could access homework assistance from home. While we didn't always take advantage of this offering, it was good to know that such a resource was available when not in session. Finally, after a pleasant six months at Sylvan, during an equally difficult time in high school, beloved son is finally confident that he's completely "caught up" in math. He was able to comfortably pass in his class when in reality, Honors Geometry became progressively harder each day. I don't really know what we would have done had we not found Sylvan. If you're looking for additional instruction for your child, whether it be in math, English or even in preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT/ACT, give Rick Hernandez a call. You can thank me later.

From the owner: Welcome to Sylvan! We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team…read moreof caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus on whatever they need to work on. They'll love the personalized attention and engaging motivation program. Whether they need to catch up on skills or get ahead in new skills, our teams tailor a program to your needs and budget. Discover why Sylvan parents say, "I wish we started here first." Contact us today.

Very happy with the extra boost it gave my son to prepare him for kindergarten! Our tutor Janine…read morewas very nice and worked well with my son to keep him focused and have fun while learning.

From the owner: Club Z! In-Home Tutoring is an academic solutions provider offering a customized learning program…read morefor each and every student. We've had the privilege of providing high-quality in-home tutoring and test prep services to nearly 300,000 students for nearly 20 years. We have learning programs to fit any family's needs and preferences, whether it's in-home, on a school campus, or even at the library in a small group. Contact us today to get your student started!

5 stars to St Mary's Roman Catholic Church for participating in the SHIP (Samaritan Homeless…read moreInterim Program)'s Anti-hunger program. St Mary's-Stony Hill parishioners donate frozen casseroles and vegetables to feed the less fortunate. In October, they have been making Lasagna.

From the owner: Collegebound Review is a highly effective test preparation company that helps college bound…read morestudents achieve their goals on the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams. We offer 12 hour courses, taught be highly trained teachers who have prepared more than 5,000 students over the past 20 years. We will give your child the confidence and the skills necessary to maximize his/her potential on the day of the "big test"! The Unique Qualities of Collegebound Review Courses: The utilization of official test materials, preparing students for their exam by using materials that mirror exactly what they will face on the actual test. Students preparing for the PSAT/SAT are given a copy of The Official SAT Study Guide by College Board, while those preparing for the ACT are given a copy of The Real ACT Prep Guide by ACT, Inc. Lessons are given reviewing all areas tested on the exam. PSAT/SAT courses review: Sentence Completions, Critical Reading, Algebra and Geometry, Grammar and Essay Writing. ACT courses review: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. Students take two complete exams. Tests are corrected, scored, and each test question is reviewed. Emphasis on understanding the test is provided. SAT Smart students learn, word for word, the directions and example questions for each test section. This familiarity provides the student with several extra minutes on each section that would otherwise be spent on figuring out the rules!

`I couldn't be happier with the service we have received for many of our grandchildren during their…read moreformative years. Lisa pours her heart into every lesson she teaches, builds confidence, and works with the Wilson Reading System to instill a love for the language. Her passion is contagious and she is a true asset to the education system.

From the owner: Research-based, systematic, multi-sensory structured language curricula to help every student…read moresucceed. Each program is geared to support specific student needs: Fundations – grades K-3 Just Words – grades 4-12 & adults who are below grade level Wilson Reading System – Students in grades 2-12 and adults who are not making sufficient progress in their current intervention or who may require more intensive instruction due to a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia ​

The best tutoring service possible. This is not only the very best place to bring students for…read moreremedial help but also to keep advanced students at the top of their game. My own son fell into both groups. It must be a statement of the real devotion of the tutors at Hilltop that he actually enjoyed and anticipated the meetings. His tutors not only improved his work but led him into new and advanced areas that added extra polish and excitement to his outlook. They are the very best I have seen and as an educator myself (college professor 15 years at Ivy League colleges) I have seen a lot. The communication and staff are really extraordinary. A+

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dave Lemmon and Hilltop Tutoring in general. Dave worked…read morewith my daughter to improve her reading comprehension & grammar scores for the ACT. She improved dramatically. Her ACT composite score went up from a 31 to a 35! We owe it all to Dave! Without his incredible guidance and support, my daughter would never have achieved this success. Dave was also an incredible help with the college application process. He helped my daughter create the best essay possible for her common application. Dave wrote us summary notes and suggestions after every session. His follow through and dedication were truly exceptional. The team at Hilltop is amazing and we owe all of our daughter's success to Dave Lemmon and the entire Hilltop Tutoring team. Thank you!

We have used AE2 Learning several times with good success - for SAT Math prep, and also for class…read moretutoring for Precalc. Thanks to AE2 Learning, our children scored well both in math class and also on the SAT.

Great place to learn. My daughter went a whole grade level up doing Algebra II with Dr. Ravi at AE2…read moreLearning Center. There is one-on-one instruction available at the center.