Great reliable services. Took all my kids here and they have been imporving greatly in academics…read moreand motivations.

They advertise that they specialize in educational consulting for college but do not have any…read morecredentials. They keep touting that they went to Seoul National University like 5 decades ago or the like as if that gives them the ability to know what's going on in college landscape right now. Run by a super rude couple who wouldn't email back and also just hung up the phone on me. Why even advertise on all the flyers if you're only looking for one type of customer...

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.

I had an assessment exam that required knowledge of math that I had taken years before.  I found…read morePVP Test Prep and decided on them because they were able to remotely help me.  Chris helped me refresh for my exam and as a result I did not have to take two full classes as I tested out of them.  I found their online assistance on point and very user friendly.  The virtual white board made expressing the formulas a breeze.  I was able to learn from the comfort of my own home.  Thank you!

Last year about this time, my daughter, then a junior, had studied for several weeks with one of…read morethe big test prep companies, but she was making no progress. We called PVP Test Prep and talked to Jim, who invited us to come right in. In a single hour-long interview, my daughter learned more from Jim about test taking than she had from previous tutors. Chris, her PVP tutor, quickly evaluated Rachel's strengths and weaknesses, taught her only the subject matter she did not already know, and helped her master test-taking strategies. She attended two sessions a week, did the assigned homework, and at the end of summer, took the ACT. She scored a 30, a 6-point improvement over her initial scores on sample tests. My daughter has just committed to UC Santa Cruz, the school she was hoping for. We couldn't be more pleased with PVP Test Prep.

I honestly can't say enough great things about BriteMinds in Palos Verdes. My 7-year-old son Beau…read moreis on the autism spectrum, and after trying several tutoring programs that just didn't connect, we finally found the right fit. From day one, I knew this place was different. Agnes, the owner, is warm and thoughtful, and Claire, who works one-on-one with Beau, is patient, fun, and truly understands how to support him. What stood out the most? They learned Beau loved Spider-Man and had Spider-Man items waiting for him on his very first day. That thoughtful gesture made him feel safe, seen, and excited to come back. Since starting, Beau has grown tremendously--not only in reading, writing, and math, but in confidence and social skills too. He wants to go to tutoring now, which is something I never thought I'd say! If you're searching for a tutoring center that genuinely connects with your child and fosters real growth, BriteMinds is it. We're so grateful we found them.

I'm impressed with the enthusiasm, dedication and professional instruction BriteMinds tutoring…read morecenter offers!

Our 6 year old daughter has been thriving in her private Jade Chinese School lessons over the past…read morefew months. It's been especially meaningful since mom is a native mandarin speaker and we've wanted to build on that home foundation. Starting with basic exposure from family conversations, she's blossomed under the guidance of a warm and creative teacher who uses animated stories, interactive flashcards, and even dance moves to teach vocabulary like colors, animals, and family terms. A standout breakthrough moment happened recently when we were practicing fruit-related vocabulary, tying into fun snack times at home. She'd been able to name simple fruits like apple but hesitated to form full sentences, often mixing tones or reverting to English out of uncertainty. The teacher is willing to engage with her using photos, interactive props, or simply writing on our marker board asking "What fruit do you like to eat? It all clicked when she eagerly responded to her dad (who joined the session), saying "I like to eat apples and bananas, dad likes them too" with spot-on tones and a delighted laugh. That joyful tie-in to our family routines boosted her enthusiasm, and now she's incorporating fruit phrases into our daily chats, even "bargaining" playfully in Chinese at mealtime. For other parents, especially those with a Chinese-speaking family member, these lessons highlight how tailored, fun approaches can enhance home language exposure and unlock potential in young learners, even if progress feels gradual at first. It's built her listening skills, sparked deeper cultural ties, and made learning a family highlight. If you're thinking of starting, go for it--it's been a game-changer for us!

From the owner: We specialize in adult Mandarin Chinese classes as well as kids from 3rd grade through 12th grade,…read moreoffering in-person and online classes, with the option for one-on-one or group classes and a convenient range of time slots available. Our top 3 classes for adults are beginner Chinese, Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation Improvement, and conversational Chinese. The most popular classes for kids are classwork tutoring, conversational Chinese and exam preparation. Other classes we offer are Chinese 1, Chinese 2, Chinese 3, AP Chinese and Business Mandarin Class. No matter if you are just starting Chinese for the first time or perhaps you’ve already tried and struggled, with Jade Chinese School you will see the results of learning with us!

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.

Mrs. Stacey is incredible! We did 2 week intensive phonic in the summer for my four year old. He…read morenow can read basic 3 letter words! He learned a lot, and they have many materials, like chalkboards and puzzles to help children. She helped him stay interested by moving along whenever my son would start to lose concentration. Really recommend for parents interested in their young ones to learn. It is a bit pricey, but my sons education is more important .

SLK is #1 when it comes to your kids learning. SLK understands and is up to date in all the current…read moreeducator standards being followed in the school systems. I've had both my kids come here and they have designed a curriculum to meet my kids needs based on their assessments. They have staff that speak Japanese and I believe Spanish and of course English. Mrs. Stacey is amazing as well as the whole staff.

Eryn from Advocate to Educate has been such a gift to our family. After working with a previous…read moreadvocate who wasn't helpful or supportive, finding Eryn was like a breath of fresh air. She is everything you hope for in an advocate--caring, dedicated, and truly invested in helping kids succeed. From the start, Eryn made a real connection with both my daughter and me. She took the time to get to know us, to listen, and to understand my daughter's unique needs. What touched me the most is how much she genuinely cares--not just about the process, but about my daughter's growth, confidence, and future. Having Eryn by our side has made all the difference. She's not only knowledgeable and effective, but she brings so much heart into her work. I'm beyond grateful for her support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an advocate who will truly be there for them.

Advocate to Educate was a great resource in navigating the IEP system with our son. He was not…read moregetting what he needed and Eryn coached me to call for an emergency IEP meeting to address concerns. With her guidance, I was able to see what was and wasn't working at that time. Having a special needs child can be so difficult when school starts, there is no manual and as a parent I'm always wondering if I'm making the right choices for my son. Eryn was incredible with helping me see what needs weren't being met and what I needed to focus on and a crucial time in his developing education. I highly recommend!

Dave Berger from DB Academics has been instrumental in helping my son maximize his potential with…read morethe SAT. Dave is an amazing coach! First he assessed my son's areas of strengths and those where he could improve. Then he was able to customize his coaching to maximize his strengths while also helping him develop other. He did all this in a way that was fun and not painful for my son. He actually enjoyed the tutoring sessions and said it helped him in other areas in school. The day of the test he felt ready and confident while taking the SAT! Immediately afterwards he got on the phone to compare notes with his peers. I've never seen someone be so enthusiastic about taking a test and waiting for scores. He truly has a way with students!

My son recently enrolled in DB Academics ACT Bootcamp. He described that bootcamp as an engaging…read morelearning experience. The instructors were both knowledgeable and helpful. He recommends their bootcamps to other students to prepare for ACT.

We moved from Beijing to LA in 2017, around April 2017 my wife and I did a house hunting at PV and…read moreTorrance. After looking at several houses for sales, I asked my realtor to drop me off at the ice rink which is my daughter's most favorite activity. We passed by the Peninsula Academy. I told my wife this is a great place for our daughter to enrich her English. Kay Lee, the deputy director of the academy was there, she was extremely helpful and listened to me on our needs. She recommended Kathy Kerstein as my daughter's English teacher. We moved our family on July 28, 2017. It's a Friday. My daughter Yiyi started Kathy's one to one class for the whole summer and once-twice a week during the school year. Apparently, she did extremely good at her ENGLISH LEARNER'S class. She moved on with Kathy's help, she got into Stanford's summer school, UCSB Research Mentoring Program. From a Chinese speaking little girl, hardly can speak a full paragraph to a young adult commanding her English In three and half years. My daughter, applied for colleges this year, she got admitted for UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UCSD. For private institutions, she got Harvey Mudd (finalist for President's Scholarship, she declined), Columbia University and Caltech. She accepted the offer from Caltech and will be the 2025 class of Caltech. Kathy Kerstein is a great teacher, she is always available and ready to help, I would like to thank the Academy for all the supports. Chung

Peninsula Academy has Great programs and great teachers. My son signed up their summer writing…read moreclass and learned & read several books. Their math and computer classes are good too. Will recommend to anyone.