Terrible experience with Nisha and Blaine who practically sabotaged my child preparation for SAT…read more Super unreliable operation - promise a lot and don't even show up to scheduled meetings - terrible!!

Matt Pickup is an amazing tutor for any social science and history/government related courses. He…read moreconstantly went above and beyond, even emailing me constantly with last minute personalized tips the night before my APUSH exam. He helped me go from getting my first bad semester grade in AP World first semester to getting an A the 2nd semester and a 5 on the exam. He was so good that i went back to him for APUSH, helping me score straight As and a 5 on that exam as well. He personally asked me what I needed specifically to improve and gave me tons of practice resources that we went through together and i got so used to the exam question types that It helped me with every other AP I've taken since then. He truly cares about his students!

Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

Our experience with Kumon Concord has been truly wonderful. The director and staff are incredibly…read moresupportive and maintain high standards--and that is exactly what my child needed. In a short amount of time, my child made remarkable progress and even received a school award for the greatest amount of academic growth in her entire grade level. While it is a real sacrifice for our family, it is absolutely worth it. We are extremely grateful for the care, structure, account and commitment this program provides.

Kumon has helped my kids with their reading hugely, their teachers at school and everyone else has…read morenoticed the improvement. The owner is very flexible, responsive and accommodating to your schedule and needs. We can't thank them enough for helping us help our kids. My kids now have confidence at school and can keep up or even advance their reading skills. Kumon will help with their math too! Thank you Kumon!

We had heard good things about Mathnasium from a family friend and I wanted my oldest to have a…read morestrong understanding of the foundations of math so we signed up my daughter. She enjoys going (especially when she would run into friends who were attending the same time slot as her) and earning cards to purchase snacks and prizes. She has been going for about two years and we are happy with how she is doing in math so we signed up her younger sister (who has been going for about a year). Both our girls seem very confident in their math and we've referred many friends (who ended up signing up) to the Center. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, especially the Owner/Center Director, Revati. She is approachable, understanding and warm. You can tell that she wants to make math fun and approachable for the children. She also keeps parents informed on their child's progress by talking to you at pick up/drop off or letting you know that she's available to meet anytime if you need to speak with her regarding your child's progress. She also makes sure kids cross safely while walking in the crosswalk, to cross the street. I will continue to recommend Mathnasium to those looking for math assistance/practice for their child(ren).

My daughter started at Mathnasium Walnut Creek at grade level last year and she's now working about…read morea year ahead of grade level. What's worked for us is the structure: they binder system gives focused practice and a regimented program. We get progress updates so I know what she's working on and what she's proficient at. The staff is friendly and genuinely looking to help, and the student instructors are engaging. Scheduling has been easy to work around sports and school, and their rewards system gives her a little extra motivation, she hasn't complained about going yet.. Overall, we've seen consistent progress and growing confidence. We've been happy with the results and the experience here.

Our child loved ELA and Math tutoring. The teacher's attention and character, along with the…read moreevidence-based curriculum, have shown good academic results. Highly recommend!

I had been thinking about putting my kid there for a while. then a sudden passing of my autistic…read morechild's father suddenly, made me postpone our first session until recently. Guess what, the Director of Lanies Learning and the school associated didn't really care about my kid learning Math. Even though it was a bit sketchy how they charged me more because I won a district settlement and charged me the "district rate" vs. the cheaper family rate, although both come with the same work involved. I questioned that at our final meeting. So here I come on the first day all the way from Piedmont to Concord, and I barely get a "hello" and no official introduction to anyone or condolences. I had to ask for a little sit down before my kid went the tutor. Then when I picked him up, I peaked at where she was having the tutoring of multi-sensory tutoring, and he was on the floor w/ many desks all around him, squished. When I brought this up to the Director in an email. She was so offended, she tore up my check she said and would give me that lesson for free. She apparently didn't like me questioning what I saw or what I expected from a "round up" after a first session. I was so excited too, but it seemed it was about conforming and not asking too many questions, than really helping my child. We since got a very amazing tutor who is amazing and trained in the exactly what he needed. I was saddened that the Director of this center and the Core Academy that it is associated with would treat a widow this way. So disappointed that they acted in such a way, after they accepted my kid, then said "he wasn't a good fit," after I had a few questions about the first session. Then to make matters worse, they let him go and tore up my check as they let me know in an email. How cruel. I really hope they don't respond, but it did happen and nothing they say, will make it ok. accept an apology.

Most of us take it for granted that we can read a restaurant menu, read a prescription bottle…read morelabel, write a check, understand a street sign, or sign up to vote. The people who seek out this amazing non-profit program cannot, and wish to do so! Project Second Chance, or PSC for short, is the Contra Costa County Library Adult Literacy Program. They offer free, confidential, one-on-one basic literacy instruction for adults -- both native English speakers and ESL/ELL speakers -- who read and/or write below a 6th grade level. This is done thanks to volunteer tutors. They also have volunteer tutors who use the Wilson Reading System (similar to the Barton Reading System) and work with adults who believe that they are dyslexic (FYI: no formal diagnosis may be performed at PSC). I sought out this program to help my friend -- and I ended up training to become a tutor : ) Their two-day Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. training session prepares volunteers to teach basic reading and writing skills to native English speakers and ESL/ELL speakers using the Challenger Series and the Voyager Series. Their once-every-six-months Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. training session prepares a small group of volunteers to use the Wilson Reading System to teach those who believe they are dyslexic. Located in a building just behind the Pleasant Hill Library and connected through a series of hallways, the small staff does the training sessions, answers telephone calls, provides space for tutors and students to meet, and works on the logistics of the PSC program. Potential students come to the Pleasant Hill office -- or the office in Antioch or in Hercules -- to sit down for an intake assessment to match their needs with the right tutor. Inside the Pleasant Hill Library, they have a designated PSC computer lab with a plethora of literacy resources at students' and tutors' disposal, such as Lexia, Ultimate Phonics, Rosetta Stone, and many, many more. There are a ton of hard copies of resources in the PSC office itself as well. Tutors and students can access NewsForYou, an easy to read newspaper, and they even publish their own book of students' poetry. *Tip: ANY ADULT can sign up to be a tutor -- and they are *always* looking for tutors! *Tip: ANYONE who is over the age of 16 and out of high school and who can speak English well enough to talk on the phone or in person can sign up for the program.

We've had a great experience with Matt for my high school son's geometry class. He has been…read moreexcellent at explaining concepts in a way that really makes sense. My son's math teacher at school sometimes explains things in a way that confuses him, but Matt is able to break everything down clearly and make sure he truly understands the material. He's also been very flexible with scheduling, which we really appreciate with a busy high school schedule. Most importantly, my son genuinely likes working with him and feels much more confident in geometry because of the extra help. We're very grateful for Matt's support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, effective math tutor.

Matt is awesome! Great with the kids and always willing to come to the rescue with extra sessions…read morebefore a test!!

Forever grateful for Active Reading Center (ARC). Both my children had an amazing experience and…read morelearned the tools to de-code and read any text. On our first evaluation, they recommended we have my daughter's eyes checked and bingo, she had a vision deficit, that was effecting her ability to read. The teachers are fantastic and they are thoughtful about matching the right teacher with the right student. My son loved learning, while throwing a basketball and now he is reading above-grade level. Highly recommend ARC, and thankful my children went through the program.

Nobody answers the phone and no one calls you back when you leave a message. I guess they are so…read morebusy they don't need business. Maybe you should take down your website and Yelp account if you don't want customers.

We have been so blessed to work with Jayne. I have a fifth grade daughter, who has struggled with…read moremath for the past several years and we have worked with a handful of tutors-each of them have been great-but I would say, Jayne is truly exceptional. She has a very natural and sincere rapport with my daughter, which has helped to reduce much of the frustration and anxiety that can contribute to her math struggles. I believe that her approach has allowed my daughter to cultivate more optimism and confidence in her abilities and capacity.

Jayne has been my son's tutor for almost a year, and the progress he's made has been amazing. When…read morehe started kindergarten, he wasn't reading yet and now he's reading confidently, ahead in phonics, and even starting on math! Jayne is patient, kind, and truly talented. With her background in education, she's also given me great advice and insight as a parent. I really think having a tutor is one of the best decisions we've made, with all the hoops kids have to jump through at school, having such a seasoned tutor like Jayne gives them a real head start. We're so grateful for her!

RIP OFF, SCAM, BE AWARE AND REPORT IT!…read more Mrs. Phyllis Teyron lied to me several times saying The Kumon instructors will take note of my child concentration level, speed, handwriting and more. The instructors are not instructors are other children of 10 and 12 years who put them to work as instructors and that is something I am thinking of reporting with the corresponding authorities. When I spoke with Mrs. Phyllis Teyron, I told her about my discomfort and told her that I felt cheated and cheated with Kumon. She said that she didn't want to have problems with me and that she would return all my money. This woman from China made several withdrawals from my check account and I was never informed of that in total she made a total withdrawal of $ 495.00 in two different dates and after talking to her on the phone she told me that she would return all the money but that I needed to wait for At least one month so I could see it in my bank statement.

Great place for kids who are looking for a challenge or who need more practice. No it's not easy to…read moreconvince the kids that its for their own good, but Phylis and Joyce help out with that part! Excellent value for the education your kids get ! Love um!