I can't rave enough about this business. Mr. Gil has a unique approach to learning, it's the right combination of content that's fun for this age while still making it challenging enough to make my girl think and explore new subjects. This is hands down the best class I've joined! Mr. Gil is a gifted educator, he is super charismatic, engaging, kept my kiddo on her toes, designed materials based on our learning needs/goals but most importantly, it's not just your regular K fundamentals, it's content that will really help your kiddo's mind develop. After completing the program he designed for us we far exceeded the outcomes we expected to see. I'm looking forward to joining any other programs Mr. Gil offers. read more

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Eric is more than a tutor, we had our son go through 4 other tutors till we came across SBL. We were so frustrated because our son just didn't jell or want to work with any of the tutors we hired. We didn't expect anything when we hired our 5th tutor, Eric. Eric did more than just teach our son math (massive problems in that area) , he got to the core of what was going on, which was fear. Bradly was just scared of the next step in life, Eric is more than a tutor he's a motivational coach as well. We were at wits end... don't know where we would be without him. Thank you so much Eric!!!! We owe you.... read more

We are impressed by how well Eric engaged our son to focus and enjoy math again. My son is in the 7th grade...and felt math was either too boring or too hard...and started hating it. Eric taught Math in a very holistic way. He helped my son see how math works in a real life setting. Eric is very good at working with parents in depth, too, to find the weakness and the strength of my child...and meet him at his level. Most of all....what a relief to know Eric knows the standard school curriculum inside and out, and makes sure my child is on track. It's very frightening for us as parents for not being sure if my child is still in advanced math or loosing it....especially during this Covid-19. read more

Mr. Gil helped my son on his ISEE essay writing. Within 6 weeks, my son's writing improved a lot. Mr. Gil always made efforts to understand where my son needed help and came up with approaches to address the incompetence. Mr. Gil kept constant communication with the parents and was very organized in reporting the progress and setting goals. Mr. Gil keeps up with the new technology in teaching. The online classes were smooth and engaging. If anyone is looking for an effective tutor, Mr. Gil is the one. Review by the student: I had a great time learning from Mr. Gil. Since then, I have improved a lot in my writing pieces for the ISEE test. Mr. Gil is very kind and funny and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an essay tutor. read more

Eric ( Strong Branch Learning) is one of the most innovative tutors we have had the pleasure of working with. He has a wonderful rapport with with my child and I think she would regard him as one of her favorite teachers. Eric has developed a great program for online tutoring. Eric uses screen sharing technology to work in real time with my child. All of the online worksheets with each of the lessons notes are available for review 24/7 thru Google Docs. Having spent years shuttling my children back and forth to tutors, the online approach is a great value for me. Eric and Strong Branch Learning get 5+ stars from this family. read more

A friend referred us to Eric because we needed a personal SAT tutor for our son. Eric's lessons not only got him ready for the SAT but it really helped his confidence. His overall SAT score jumped by 220 points! The lessons are online so that helps all the notes and practice exams stay well organized (which is another thing my son struggles with) and easy to access. He also thought the drawing board that allowed him to write on the screen during lessons was "so cool". I highly recommend Eric to anyone needing a knowledgeable and patient tutor, he is enthusiastic, relatable and very skilled at helping kids "get it". read more

Hard to explain what a difference the SAT prep course made for my son. He's 17 and was engaged and motivated the entire time. His growth was strong and steady because he was finally learning the tools he needed to succeed. We used other tutors and prep courses for my older son and would recommend Strong Branch over them all. read more

Eric and I knew very little about each other. It was always hello and good morning! But Something about Eric made me feel real comfortable to talk about my 12yr. Old son and the problems we were having with him in school. Math, science, sports, social media, popularity, time management, and accountability. Eric being a great listener was able to ask all the right questions. And I opened up even more to him We developed a trust for him right away! In a very short time He developed a strong relationship with my son and us as parents. He helped us with all the Opportunities that Robert had and gained and maintain a higher GPA. We believe in Eric and trust the way he teaches us to reach and maintain our goals for both our sons who are age 9 and 12. Thank you Eric I love seeing our boys challenged and held accountable. read more

My daughter has always had trouble with math. For many years she worked with various tutors yet still struggled to get Bs. It wasn't until she started working with Eric Gil on a consistent basis that she began to get As in math!! We were so amazed! He figured out exactly how to work with our daughter and would ask her the type of questions to help her become more math minded. She was so proud to graduate from her elementary school with an A in math and will continue to work with Eric in Secondary School. read more

Eric was a wonderful tutor for our son while he prepared for the ISEE exam. Eric was so patient and encouraging. Eric helped our son be a more confident test taker. He helped our son have a growth mindset and every week my son actually looked forward to his virtual lessons with Eric. Eric was not just a good tutor but a great mentor and coach. We really appreciate all his efforts. read more

My daughter was having issues with structure and focus in her maths and sciences. Was introduced to Eric and it was absolutely like night and day. Within weeks my daughter's interest in the failing subjects improved. She was able to complete her assignments and was caught up. The report cards confirmed, grades moving up from Cs to As and Bs. Eric made her independent, confident and structured. I am confident in Eric's work ethics and would always be in our circle of educators for the family. Thanks again Eric. read more

Eric has been a wonderful tutor in helping our daughter prepare for the SAT. He is knowledgable, prepared and communicative, both with our daughter and with us. Our daughter's scores have risen steadily and she now scores a 700-plus regularly on the math portion of the test. Highly recommended. read more

Eric was fantastic right from the very start. He was very responsive and punctual. He made my daughter feel at ease and comfortable with his tutoring style. He tutored my daughter in preparation for her ISEE test, in particular the math sections, which she was most worried about. I liked that his tutor sessions were online and could be done in the comfort of our own home. The online format that he uses is very easy to follow and no different then if we were in the same room. She took the test yesterday and came out saying that the math sections were the easiest for her! She said that some of the questions they worked out together were on the test. I was very happy to see that his teaching style was beneficial and helped her feel more confident going into the test. I highly recommend Eric and will use his services in the future as needed. read more

Eric Gil of Strong Branch Learning is extraordinary. I reached out to him on behalf of a group of parents to create a pod for six 4th graders during their year of remote learning. Our only directives were that we wanted something that was educational, physical, and most of all, safe. He exceeded all of our expectations by designing a Math-letics themed curriculum, which he ran seamlessly in my backyard. The kids were engaged and happy, and his weekly pod was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging time. The kids loved him, and he was so easy to work with! read more

You can rely on Eric to be an important part of your family team for the years of grueling biology and chemistry. He is super reliable, genuinely interested in kids and has many different tools to help them grasp new concepts. He is also really helpful for teaching how to become a good student; study skills, calendaring, and all the things that kids need to know but don't practice enough. His presence allowed us to get through a stressful time and helped to preserve our relationships as parents with our kids! I highly recommend him. read more

I've been working with Eric for the last three years. Before then, I always had trouble doing math in a classroom setting, and would constantly feel lost and confused by their linear teaching of math, and the teacher's inability to adequately explain the process to me. Eric would explain each problem to me, the tactics that it utilized and why they worked to get the answer. For someone who learns more through understanding connections and reasoning, rather than applied memorization, it was so rewarding to finally understand a subject so often taught in the latter style. Eric has helped me with algebra, trig, and physics, but also just worked with me on my anxiety surrounding doing assignments. when i forgot to complete work with eric, I expected the reaction that was familiar, a teacher being cold or passive aggressive, some sort of reprimand, instead I got a genuine inquiry into why I didn't do it, and an encouraging solution for how to solve the issue. This made me want to complete my work for him, and do better every time. Also, it showed me how a teacher should be, and raised my expectations for my own education, allowing me to ask for more comprehensive lessons from other teachers. His advice and encouragement made me a better student, not just grade-wise, but overall a better learner. In terms of tangible achievement, after tutoring with Eric, my grades raised as high as 2 letter grades and my SAT jumped 290 points. My work ethic has improved and it's largely due to our lessons. He's a great tutor! read more

I was impressed with Eric's willingness to help and accommodate my schedule and learning needs. During our sessions we used a variety of tools that he implements in his learning process which illustrate and reinforce what is being explained in ways that may be my professors were not able to as effectively convey. I absolutely love his creative approaches to help connect concepts that created an understanding in my mind. On days we were unable to meet we used an online tool that he was able to interact with me in a way that I understand the steps and processes for my test the next morning at 8am. I have used him many times during the past few semesters for College Level Chemistry and Biology as well as College level Algebra and a few other subjects I may pick his brain and he'll even provide easy to understand hand-outs that enhance my learning. I can tell he worked very hard and reviews his notes often and knows the material and is prepared with hand drawn illustrations, graphs along with explanations that simplified the entirety of the concepts. Overall, I am proud to say that I earned an A with his help, week in and week out he did a fantastic job following up with me after our sessions to grasp what I was struggling with to reinforce my weak areas. I can truly say that Eric cared and went above and beyond to ensure I understand my material in these difficult college level courses and cared that didn't just earned an A, but that the subject is clear to me and I am able to eloquently explain these concepts. He is a great educator and has truly earned my admiration for being able to transfer understanding so efficiently. He earned an A+ in my book! read more