Ms. Kimberly is the best educational therapist anyone could hope to find. She is smart, patient,…read moreand engaging. She can pinpoint a student's specific needs in no time. Then, she always knows the best approach to use to teach the child. She expects the best from every student, and she gets it. With Ms. Kimberly, your child will realize tremendous progress so quickly, you'll be amazed. I have known her for many years, and I have never found an educational therapist better than her.

Volunteering at 9 Dots was the most rewarding experience I've ever had thanks to the great staff,…read morehardworking students, and fun curriculum. One thing that makes 9 Dots stand out from other service/tutoring programs is its focus on STEM learning. Helping the students learn to code, build robots, make stop-motion animation videos (and so much more) and watching them apply their creativity to technology was truly incredible. I would highly recommend 9 Dots to anyone looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and work closely with kids in a fun and supportive environment :)

9 Dots is an amazing addition to the Hollywood community. I've been volunteering there for the last…read moretwo years, and I've enjoyed every moment. The staff is kind and helpful, the facility is beautiful, and most importantly, the students that come are eager to learn and happy to be there. It's incredibly rewarding to get to know each of the kids on an individual level and watch them grow. I look forward to many more years of service at 9 Dots!

I should've hired April sooner. I consider myself a reasonable, educated parent and a decent…read moreadvocate for my child. But after years of navigating IEPs and constantly feeling like my concerns were never fully heard and being minimized, I was worn down. Over time, I started speaking up less. Even when I knew the legalities of IEP's fairly well, the constant pushback from school made me quieter, exhausted, and more willing to accept decisions. I was tired of fighting for nothing and eventually gave in. But this year, when a simple request to help my child turned into something far bigger than it ever needed to be, I finally realized I needed support. April was incredibly knowledgeable about IEPs and helped identify additional testing my child needed, what was missing from the current IEP, and what should be added moving forward. But beyond her knowledge, what mattered most to me was that she truly listened. She took the time to get to know both me and my child so we could walk into the meeting aligned and prepared as a team. You'll read plenty of reviews about her expertise, which are true. But for me, the most valuable part was having someone who genuinely heard and believed me. April took the time to listen because she knew where I was coming from and genuinely cared. Just having her next to me during our meetings made me trust my own voice again as well. Because she was more than just an advocate, April felt like a true teammate, and that made all the difference.

April is exceptionally kind and highly knowledgeable. The consultation was well worth it. It is…read morerare to find someone who truly understands a child's condition without making you feel as though you are exaggerating the symptoms or the situation. I felt complexity heard, and she followed with clear, practical recommendations for the next steps. I recommend her consultation services without hesitation.

We started working with My Ed Therapist during the end of the school year and through the summer…read moreafter COVID swept the country and schools were closed in March 2020. My almost 7 yr old needed reading strategies for decoding challenging words and reading more complex sentences with fluency. This extra support and strategies learned during an extremely challenging time, helped my son tremendously (decreasing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed) and more importantly improved my relationship, eliminating the reading struggle between us. We sought out My Ed Therapist as it was more than just "tutoring". While the services were provided virtually, the therapist was still able to connect and make sessions fun, exciting and academic. I highly recommend working with the team at My Ed Therapist !!

My twelve year old son saw Stephanie Pitts to learn strategies and develop confidence in the middle…read moreschool setting. The challenges of navigating, organizing, and executive functioning were impacting his grades. Stephanie provided help in organizing his back pack and developing a system for following class material, and even helped with communicating directly with his teachers. Her personality and positive attitude with my son made him comfortable. She is great. Highly recommend.

I just happened upon Pro Barber college. This was a perfect place to take Dad to get a haircut. $9…read morefor men $14 for women, they also do coloring. There were plenty of students ready to take on a client when we walked in. Dad was immediately directed to a chair and met his barber. Payment is due prior to the start of service. It took about 30-40 minutes. Dad's barber was friendly. I will definitely be bringing Dad back here when he is in need of another haircut.

Good place to get a haircut. I walked in and was immediately greeted and shown a chair / my student…read morebarber. I haven't had a real haircut at a shop in years so I was unfamiliar with the guard sizes / terminology. The teacher and student made sure to take their time to get exactly what I wanted. The teacher was supervising and answered any of the students questions. The hair cut took around 30- 45 minutes which is not a bad time at all considering I would wait 45 minutes just to see a barber at other "official" shops. The cut was $9 and I tipped the student $6 as I was very satisfied. This place is clean, has young passionate barbers, and good prices.

My high school son has been working with Chloe since Jan. 2018, dealing primarily with language and…read moreexecutive functioning skills. She has been a critical component to my son's academic progress and self-confidence. Her knowledge and experience has also helped us to finesse IEP goals to better suit his challenges. Although she has relocated, we have been able to continue sessions through Skype that are still equally effective. I can tell Chloe really cares about my son and goes the extra mile to best serve his needs. Expertise and compassion make Chloe an incredible asset to my son's team. I highly recommend her!

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Chloe and Molly. I initially met Chloe because she was in…read morecharge of conducting an Independent Evaluation for my son via LBUSD. Chloe was always responsive and really pushed for the evaluation to be reviewed in its entirety. During my son's IEP meeting, Chloe stood-up for my son in a way that brought tears to my eyes. It is rare to find people who are as dedicated to their profession, but that also genuinely care about the population that they serve. Because of her dedication and support during the IEP process, I decided to have my son attend speech therapy with Language and Literacy Group--even though we live far away, and our insurance does not cover these services. In the 3.5 months that my son has been attending therapy with Chloe and Molly, he has made noticeable progress in the way he expresses himself and his desire to communicate more with peers and his family. I will forever be grateful for their support and for being a part of my son's development and growth.

This review is long overdue but I have nothing but great things to say about this place. They…read morereally do go above and beyond for their clients. I was in need of support for my daughter and had not yet heard of educational therapy. From the first phone call to each session, we are greeted with a smile and warm support. My daughter is always excited as she arrives and even when she leaves; which says a lot about them. Kevin and Nicole have been my contacts and they are both amazing and supportive. If you are in need of any educational support/assistance, this is the place to go.

After going back and forth for the better part of a year now, South Bay educational therapy has for…read morethe lack of better words stolen IEP funding money intended to help my special needs son. First and foremost Kevin Bansley was the point of contact through all of my emails/dealings with South Bay educational therapy. Kevin offered us 1 date and time only to begin my son's therapy and unfortunately we were not able to accept due to our schedules. No big deal right? Scheduling didn't work out so we could just go our different ways and my family could attempt to find help elsewhere. Kevin Bansley had different intentions though. He stated that they were keeping the money(almost $5000) and no refund would be issued. After several back and forth emails, Kevin agreed to refund some of the money, but wanted to be compensated for the time/services that they did actually render, which we agreed upon. He stated "In regard to your request for a refund, I understand that your family's needs and expectations were not fully met, and I do not wish to create further challenges for your son. Therefore, I will be processing a refund for the services that were not rendered, excluding the two intake sessions, and an additional four hours allocated for diagnostics and extensive communication with Harbor Regional Center and your family. These hours reflect the considerable professional time and expertise dedicated to your son's case." Sounded great. That email was received August 21st 2024. Here it is November 12th 2024. Kevin has still not refunded the money and I honestly do not think he has any intention to do so. Do not be fooled. Kevin Bansley tries to put forth a mission of helping children and families but that is clearly not the case. He has cost my son the help he has needed all year by refusing to follow through with his own words. I implore any and all families thinking about using South Bay educational therapy to help their family to simply ask yourself. "Can my child afford to get the help they so desperately need taken from them? Is it worth the risk to trust this company?"

The last time I came to TUSD was in 2005 to get a permit for my son who was accepted into a dual…read moreimmersion program in Long Beach. I remember the TUSD administrative staff being nice but not so patient. Today, the administrative team at TUSD couldn't be more helpful! When I had a question the TUSD team went out of their way to help me. They provided clear and easy to understand direction and took their time. Martha, Melissa, Alyssa, Lisa, Alma or Maria were a pleasure to meet. It's just feels good when people are nice and treat you with consideration and respect. Kudos TUSD for having a talented administrative team!

After a recent move, I had to visit the TUSD Family Welcome Center to file some permit paperwork…read more Martha and Alma in the front office were incredibly helpful, friendly and fast. They answered all my questions, made sure I had completed and turned in all required paperwork properly before I left. They both have such positive energy and made this process so simple for me, which was appreciated.

Our daughter is 9, and was struggling with math. She loved the program, we saw improvement and…read moregrowth. Staff is wonderful

My 1st grader has been attending the tutoring center for a few months now and the level he is…read morestudying here is surprising. I reviewed the materials he is solving, and it's definitely ahead of what I thought he was capable of. He was writing letters in mirrors images pretty recently, but the stuff in the workbook here that he was reading and writing reminded me of PSAT (for those old enough to remember those) . Of course, to do these, he needs attention and guidance from a teacher at a much lower ratio than what we can get from school, and here, it's kept at about 2 students per teacher. Being a fidgety flighty 6 yr old boy (hopefully normal?) I don't know how much he learns in his school class of 26 kids and I don't have the skills to teach him myself so I started sending him here for professional help twice a week to make sure he doesn't fall behind. Looks like mission is being accomplished so far! And most importantly, he enjoys learning here, which made it part of our weekly routine now. They offer a free assessment, where the student takes a test and they come back with analysis on the student's level and recommendations. It's a nice computer printout that Mr. Chow goes over with you. And then you can decide to enroll or not, and how often to attend and what times you'd like. It was a nice way to get started, as well as probably the first time I got my child assessed on anything. Thankfully he tested slightly above his grade level, but upon examining the questions, I did notice it would've resulted differently had we not done a few reading sessions on our own just the week prior to the assessment, as the vocab tests were specific. So it's not perfect, but still a really useful experience for the child and the parent!

This is a great afterschool. I struggled with finishing my homework before I came here, but the…read moreteachers in the homework session were able to help me answer all of my questions. They were all nice and funny. I slowly improved on my tests and my grades, and I also remembering doing extra problems in the Ivy classes. I would always ask why we would have to do more math and English work even though I had so much homework in my actual school, but looking back now, I realize that the extra practice really came a long way. Ivy is a cool place to go to after school if you get stuck on homework and need help with school in general. I'm glad I came, and it has really helped a lot ever since.

Ivy Smart pushes students toward perfection and admission to top-tier universities while sometimes…read moreoverlooking students' individual interests, goals, and circumstances. In my experience, there was too much emphasis on prestige rather than helping each student identify the educational path that was genuinely right for them. Community colleges and state universities can be excellent choices, and students should not feel discouraged from considering them simply because they are not viewed as prestigious. I also think Ivy Smart should be clearer about the nature and purpose of its program. Rather than presenting it as something every student needs in order to succeed academically, it should be described as an academic "bootcamp" designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. This would give students and families a better understanding of the program's intensity and expectations before enrolling. Ultimately, college and academic counseling should help students discover and pursue their own goals--not make them feel that success requires perfection or admission to a top-tier university. A student's best educational path should be based on personal interests, career goals, learning needs, finances, and overall fit, not prestige alone.