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Julian Brooks at EdMD was an asset to have for my daughter's college preparation. He listened to…read moreall of our needs, he walked her through the preparation for college applications and admissions. He was there for all of our questions and concerns. He prepared her months ahead of time for the application and financial aid processes. He meet with her on a regular basis and updated myself. He was amazing when it came time for the application process and he made it so much easier on all of us. He stayed on top of her regarding her deadlines and helped her begin preparing her admissions essays and information months in advance along with reviewing and giving her insight and advice on improving her essays. I recommend using the service and especially recommend Julian. My daughter was accepted into several schools including UC Berkeley and UCLA. She will be attending UCLA this fall.

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3.0

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I hope they can treat their teachers better someday!read more

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My 8 year old daughter has been going here for 3 months and she loves it! I like the fact that that…read morethis place has a variety of art that my daughter can experience. She has brought home BEAUTIFUL artwork that we hang and use. Parking is easy to find. Its a one hour and fifteen min class every Tuesday and plans to open more sessions. The teacher, devina, is receptive to each child and allows their creativity to flow. She is kind, talented and is amazing with children!

Devina is one of the most dedicated teachers I have known. Under her instruction, my daughter has…read morelearned how to use various types of paint, mediums, techniques, and has been able to really surface the deep love for art she had inside. She always has that brilliant smile at the end of every class with an end product, which is quite priceless! Devina also does corporate events and special events like birthdays - we invited her to do a lesson for my daughter and her friends for her birthday (Andy Warhol's donuts). What a super cool outcome that was! In addition to art, Devina also teaches public speaking, which has helped my daughter understand how to write outlines, make better arguments, reduce filler words and project better body language. Most importantly it has helped boost her self confidence! Devina is not just a teacher - she is invested in the development of your child all along the way, which is not something you'd get in some of the best teachers. We are truly lucky to have her in our daughter's life!

Mind Craft Academy

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My daughter attended Mindcraft throughout almost all of elementary school, and she absolutely loved…read moregoing there after school. It was the perfect mix of fun and enrichment a really well-balanced experience. Ms. Susan and all the teachers are amazing. Now that my daughter is in middle school, she still talks about and misses her time there. I highly recommend Mindcraft to any family looking for an after-school program. Thank you, Ms. Susan, for five wonderful years , Maya and I are so grateful for the experience.

We had a deeply disappointing experience with this daycare. Our family recently moved from Fremont…read moreto San Ramon, and we enrolled our two sons, ages 5 and 8, in the summer program before the school year began. Our 8-year-old was experiencing adjustment difficulties following the move and had some incidents involving aggression. After only two weeks, Susan and Art told us that our 5-year-old was "great," but referred to him as "the other one" while saying that our 8-year-old did not belong there. We found this comparison and the way the situation was communicated to be insensitive and unprofessional. We were also told that they were not equipped to support children who act out or do not fit their daycare's approach. Susan stated that they had not experienced this type of behavior from another child in 10 years. Rather than working with us on a transition plan or discussing possible supports, they made it clear that our son could not remain in the program. Our son had been academically successful in Fremont Unified, but he was struggling emotionally with a major move and needed patience, structure, and constructive communication. We understand that every program has limits regarding the behaviors it can safely manage. However, we were very disappointed by the dismissive way our child and family were treated and by the lack of compassion shown during a difficult transition. After only two weeks of enrollment, we now have to find new childcare for both children. Based on our experience, I would urge parents--especially those whose children may need additional behavioral or emotional support--to ask detailed questions about the program's capabilities and approach before enrolling. They conveyed to us that they had limited training, resources, and ability to support children who need additional help, and that their program is better suited only to children who fit within their narrow approach to childcare.

The Genius Kids Club

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What an amazing program! My two boys attend GK. I love that they adapt the activities for each…read morechild's needs, they keep them one step ahead of elementary school's benchmarks, and the program address everything - math, writing, reading, physical activities, computers, manners, health, public speaking, emotional wellbeing, and also fun stuff. My boys are looking forward going to GK and they love their teachers, who are kind and caring, with very little turnover and relatively small student-teacher ratio. The director Melissa is simply a superhero, she manages both locations (San Ramon and Blackhawk) wonderfully and it does feel like my child is the most important one to this school. Huge thank you to Genius Kids, I am so grateful we are a part of this program.

My child started with GK - Gale Ranch in Kinder and after a full school year, we noticed…read moresignificant progress in terms of academics as well as my child's learning attitude. He started off with tantrums when others were doing work, he did not want to participate and just put his head down in the first two weeks. I thought the teacher was ready to give up on him but they gave him room to learn at his own pace. After 2 -3 months, he recited speeches at home and told me about what he learned at GK. I was very impressed with the speeches that he was able to memorize and on top of that, he was sounding out words as we drove to places. Soon after, he started writing simple sentences and accelerated in math as well. Now, he comes home with all his homework completed (at GK) which reduces our stress levels and allows us to spend more quality time together. I don't know how they do it but I highly recommend GK, they are the best and a life saver for us!! Thank you Ms. Kiran and her team!

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PEL has made a difference in our child's academic performance and instilling discipline and time…read moremanagement in completing the worksheets. Gabriel is flexible working with our schedule. It's been an easy addition to our busy lives. Glad to have found this center!

Pell Learning Center is an excellent center for your child to learn. Gabe is great with the kids…read moreand you can tell that the kids are excited to be there and love learning!

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My exprience with Brilliant Minds has been awful to say the least…read more My first interaction was with the owner Syeda Tabassum. We had a very candid conversation where I set clear expectations for what I needed in order for my son to attend. Because I commute far distances for work and travel frequently, one of my requirements included drop-off service. When I asked if they offered this service, Syeda advised that she needed to speak with the center Director Mrs. Ramala and follow-up. Later that week, I attended open house (Per Syeda's recommendation) and met with Syeda and Ramala in-person and discussed requirements further. Drop off service was a primary area of concern because my son had attend Glitter Kids (their direct competitor) a couple of months prior and after a week or so they advised they could no longer provide drop-off services. However, both assured me this would not be an issue at Brilliant Minds. On 8/2 my son started their summer camp as a way to get acclimated and prepared for the new school year. On 8/14 he started their after school program. On 8/16 I was told by Syeda they could no longer provide drop off services and that I had 2 weeks to locate another facility for my son. This mishap is very unfortunate and has created a very stressful situation. As a parent finding a reliable, honest and trustworthy center is critical for our children's long-term success.

My son is here for summer camps, he is enjoying all the field trips, basketball classes, fun events…read morelike laser tag. I like that school take care of maths, writing, and art projects too. Overall he is really happy and wants to join after school program when school starts.

Future Forge STEM Labs

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I brought my 5 y/o daughter to one of Future Forge's robotics workshops this past weekend in San…read moreRamon. We had no idea what to expect other than she'd be doing some sort of robotics build with other kids. On a Sunday, the building is pretty empty so I wasn't sure if we were in the right place but we walked into the Forge lab and were greeted by Rishabh, the founder of Future Forge. My daughter really enjoyed the build and loved her final build. We took out the "creeper" and played to finish off the session. Definitely worth checking out.

Great tutoring for my kids especially in the field of robotics and math. Kept my kids engaged and…read morelearning all at a reasonable price! Will definitely be sending my kids back for more lessons in the future.

Diablo Valley College

4.0

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I had no idea San Ramon had a community college! My review is for the general facility and…read moreamenities. DVC-San Ramon is one of several places to make online appointments for the vaccine in Contra Costa County for ages 16+. LOCATION and PARKING The main admin building is on East Campus, right off Watermill Rd. Follow the traffic circle and signs toward parking for COVID19 vaccines. I wound up parking near the Dougherty Station Library and Acorn Learning Center, which is a short walk to the main entrance. APPOINTMENT LINE They'll line you up outside every 6-feet in groups according to your appointment time that you got from the Contra Costa County Health Services "Mychart" app. Very organized and they had two volunteers/staff members there to give instructions and answer questions. REGISTRATION This is in one of the rooms with over half-dozen stations where they'll ask for you ID and insurance card. One scary thing is that they may ask for SSN and Mother's Maiden Name. Yikes. I would recommend declining to answer. Afterwards, my cousin who's a pharmacist said this info is for folks without insurance. The clinic needs to recover costs by billing the government. But still, SSN is a bit too sensitive. They didn't ask me but I did hear folks at other stations get asked. VACCINES This is done in a separate room, and the nurse I had was great - funny and good at putting you to ease. I got the Pfizer vaccine and the process is quick and painless. All those daily Turkish Getups really beefed up my shoulders, LOL. OBSERVATION The last part of the process is to pick one of the "classrooms" and just hang out for 15 mins before leaving. Each room had a nurse who will wipe down the chairs as folks leave. They also have an oxygen tank just in case. Overall a pretty smooth process and well-run operation. Lines moved quickly. The nice thing is your second vaccine appointment is automatically scheduled for you, although you can use the Mychart app to change if needed. 3-6 weeks needed for Pfizer, while 4-6 weeks out for Moderna.

I had a great 1 semester experience here right before COVID. I loved my professors as they gave me…read morea great outlook on college life before I transferred to university. Don't underestimate the faculty at DVC simply because it's a community college. A lot of the professors here are research experts in their discipline, coming from prestigious universities like UC Berkeley. Some of them realize how important it is to fulfill education within CC students as well. I feel that I've made closer, supportive relationships with DVC professors compared to my professors at UCSB. I highly recommend visiting this campus if you want intrapersonal connections with your peers and mentors as it's a tight knit, small campus compared to the one in Pleasant Hill. Additionally, my tuition for the first two years was reimbursed including a lot of school expenses compensated for through the COVID-19 emergency grant which they no longer do. Going to DVC has saved me so much money, regained my confidence in higher education, and gave me the opportunity to meet great people, find my higher potential, and transfer into one of my dream universities. Even though I spent only 1 quick semester in-person due to COVID, I had an awesome experience. I am truly grateful for the time I had at DVC and now that I graduated with a bachelors I reflect on this. If I ever want to take any class for fun or take prerequisites for grad school, med school, law school etc. I could always come back here! High school students, people who would like to switch careers, this is the place to be!

Mighty Oak Wellness

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Working with Emel has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in my healing journey. As soon as I…read moreread her website I knew that Emel understood many of my struggles at a deep level and that somatic healing work with her was what I needed. Seriously - just read her website and you'll understand, she gets it and has a uniquely effective approach! I have worked with so many practitioners on physical, mental, energetic, and nervous system healing, but I needed her somatic healing approach to connect the pieces and dive deeper to truly understand and break free from the pain, trauma, and patterns I was stuck in. Emel truly cares, is extremely empathetic, and works hard to understand the full picture and the root cause of issues. She made it easy to open up to her and to myself, allowing me to better understand myself, my patterns, and my triggers/reactions. Each session varies depending on my needs or desired focus, ranging from somatic healing, energy flow, and visualization work to more traditional talk therapy. The results of working with Emel were immediate and ongoing: relief from physical pain caused by stuck energy, emotions, or tension, as well as minimization of triggers, anxiety, depression, and other patterns I was stuck in. I cannot recommend working with Emel enough, regardless of what you are going through! Thank you Emel!

You know when people say that things happen for a reason? I definitely feel that meeting Emel was…read moresomething meant to happen at the right time. My partner and I were in search of a therapist and we met with several before making a choice. However, after the initial consultation, we did not need to interview with anyone else. My partner and I both felt that she was a perfect fit. Through several somatic techniques and practices, lifestyle changes were implemented in a positive way. We saw a change in our communication with each other and also with other people. I now regularly practice P.O.W.E.R (if you don't know this acronym...book your appointment with Emel) and mindfulness in all avenues of my life. Thank you Emel I will surely book again if your services are needed. :)

Robin Rivera

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There are few times in life when you meet someone who has such compassion, dedication, and drive…read morefor what they do. Robin is an incredibly heartfelt and passionate women who truly believes in building others up. She is genuine in all she does and I can't wait to continue partnering with her on her mission to love and heal.

I adore Robin and all her expertise. She is a very honest, graceful and powerful healer. I came to…read moreher for help on my business so that I can overcome the blocks that were in my way. She gave me some very powerful tools to use to help me take myself and my business to the next level. She also helped me clearly identify those blocks and gave me great insight on how to remove those blocks. Robin has years of experience and is well versed in her field. I strongly recommend Robin to anybody who is ready to live a more meaningful and truthful life.

Soaked In Sacred Truth

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Before I started life coaching with Ammy, I felt overwhelmed from education and career stagnation…read more Her compassionate and authentic demeanor created a safe and comfortable environment where I was able to open up about my inner fears holding me back. We created a plan of action that allowed me to overcome my personal setbacks and renew my sense of confidence and purpose. I am incredibly grateful for her kind yet accountable support and would recommend her to anyone looking to move forward in life.

From the owner: I am your safe space. My practice will respect diversity of thought and I will refrain from…read moreprojecting my views & assumptions so I can honor your individuality and listen to your truth. I will always prioritize with empathy, active listening and a nonjudgmental attitude. My coaching is about trusting instincts, being led from then heart, sharing consciousness, illuminating the dark spots where your real treasures are waiting to be unearthered. Through various techniques of self-assessment questionnaires, self-reflection, journaling, affirmations, visualizations, and mindfulness you will learn to: 1. Cultivate a strong sense of self-worth and self-love 2. Set healthy boundaries in your relationships 3. Identify and let go of patterns, learned beliefs and mindset that are holding you back 4. Embrace your authentic self and imperfections 5. Build confidence and a higher self-esteem 6. Create and establish clear goals broken into small achievable steps 7. Align your actions and choices with your core values 8. Process heavy emotions like guilt, shame, and fear in a calmer, healthier manner 9. Stop people-pleasing. We are all called to develop the courage to go into the unknown and create miracles while we are there. As your life coach, I am here to remind you just how powerful you are. When we are secure in ourselves as whole & complete are we then able able to foster authentic relationships with ourselves and others with deep compassion, love and acceptance.

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Imre T.

15 years ago

Oxford Advisors has been a great resource during the college application process. They are very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of college admissions. Oxford Advisors not only provided excellent advice on multiple applications (UC, CSU, and Common App) but served as a great coach when we needed last minute encouragement and support to meet deadlines. They were always available, sometimes even in the middle of the night, ready to review essays due the next day. In addition, our son is an athlete who aspires to play at the collegiate level and Oxford has directed our son through the athletic recruitment process and this has stimulated a lot of colleges who are now interested in our son. Not too many College Advisors know anything about the recruitment process, so Cliff is a wealth of knowledge in this area, and this has opened up many more doors of opportunity which we never knew existed! Finally, Cliff is also an expert in Financial Aid, and this is an additional value-added service which Oxford offers over most other independent college counselors. He is now working with us to help us understand the complicated financial aid process to make college more affordable, as it's going to be a challenge for us with two children in college next year. So if you're looking for a terrific college advisor who is knowledgeable in all aspects of college admissions, Oxford Advisors is the one stop shop who can do it all for you! I highly recommend their services, and they are very reasonably priced too! read more

Shirly J.

15 years ago

Has over 30 years experience and expertise with schools ranging from public universities, private colleges, prep schools and more--all across the country! He can introduce you to schools you've never heard of that could be the perfect fit! Cliff really takes the time to sit down and get to know the student, as well as the family, to help them decide what's best and make the application process a breeze. He knows how to get your application to stand out no matter what school, location, size, etc you are looking for. Whatever question we had for Cliff at any point in the process, he had an answer! Very flexible and easy to work with as well! read more

Avinadi C.

2 years ago

Cliff is great! He is very dedicated and passionate about helping students. He has excellent work ethic and will work hard to ensure your kids get into a college that best suits their career needs and personality. Prepping early for college is never a bad idea! So if you have a sophomore or a Junior in High School call Cliff! I Highly recommended his service. read more

Nick E.

14 years ago

I have known Cliff for several years now and have been very impressed with his knowledge of the college admission process. I am amazed by some of the stories I hear about him helping kids not only get into the college they want but helping them find scholarships to pay for a part or all of college. read more

Rodney B.

10 years ago

Cliff has shown a great amount of skill in what he does. I've worked with him in support of his clients and found him to be very professional and knowledgeable in what he does. I've seen his program as well as sat in on several of his presentations to a group. He is top notch for sure. read more

Jeremy L.

15 years ago

Really helped me get into my school of choice. Was very knowledgeable in other colleges that where outside the immediate area and offered excellent advise on what was available. Was a great resource. read more

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