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I had an amazing experience working with Gourdy. He helped raise my ACT score a ton and was super…read morehelpful with all my college essays, from private schools to UCs. He really knows what he's doing and made the whole process way less stressful. He was also a big reason I got into UC Berkeley, which I'm super grateful for. On top of that, he's really knowledgeable but also funny, so sessions never felt boring. Definitely recommend if you want someone who actually makes a difference.

Gordy is an exceptional college counselor! He kept my son on tack and met all the deadlines even…read morewhen we had limited time. He was encouraging and used virtual services effectively. I also liked how he created google folders and made the whole process of essays and tasks easy and even fun! I would highly recommend Gordy!

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Classroom Matters is the best! Tatiana and Lisa are wonderful members of the community who truly…read morelove to see kids succeed and enjoy school. The tutors here are awesome and helped my daughter with her confidence and competence in math in a very short period of time. Highly recommend, even if your kiddo just needs a little push to believe in themselves.

Thank you, Classroom Matters, for tutoring my kiddo for AP Stats. Kyle, the tutor, was amazing and…read morereally broke down concepts for her to better understand. Thank you! We will be back.

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Jayne was extremely patient and supportive with my 6 yo's struggle with reading. He didn't want to…read moredo tutoring but liked her enough to no longer complain about it as the sessions continued. She spent time to share with me her thoughts on techniques, resources and approaches we could use with him to identify and work with his learning and speech difficulties. I very much enjoyed working with her

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!

Let's reach those learning goals in a fun and meaningful way!

Let's enjoy the learning process! Grab your tea or hot coco and let's have fun! Share a fun fact with me about your students learning style!

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Jayne Illovsky is formally trained as a school psychologist and has experience working with students in elementary, middle, high, + college

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I have been taking Italian language and literature classes with Polyglottist Language Academy off…read moreand on since 2017. I initially started taking classes because I had planned a trip to Italy for the summer, but after my trip I was motivated to continue. I have since returned to Italy 2 more times. I've taken Italian classes with several instructors including but not limited to Sole, Valerie, Cinzia, Oscar, and Francesca. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every class. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and eager to create a positive and enriching learning environment. Olga has been even more accommodating in light of the difficulties that arose with COVID-19 social distancing protocols, even allowing classes to take place on Zoom. I would 100% recommend taking classes with this academy!

Hi, I highly recommend this Academy and in particular our great teacher Francesca Lorenzon…read more Francesca is an excellent teacher, who truly cared about me and the rest of our class. She made sure that we learned about culture, geography and language. She always welcomed our questions and was just fun to be around. This carried forward into the overall classroom experience where all had a good time and ended up going out to lunch every few weeks. I studied Italian for eight months to prepare for my trip to Italy and highly recommend Francesca and the Academy. Joe

We are located in the heart of Berkeley, across from the Bart station.

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I am not very good with math. She helped me make it through my class so I could move on. Thanks…read moreNicole you're great.

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Bay Area Tutoring Centers

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How can I condense my 6 years of tutoring at the Center on Yelp? Perhaps through an anecdote from…read morelast year: I was a junior in high school, commuting to a rigorous college prep school in SF. My grades were good, but my PSAT scores were pretty pitiful. I decided to take the SAT 1s anyways, towards the end of junior year. 1950. Not bad, but not acceptable for the schools I wanted to attend. Immediately after getting the devastating news that I would have to retake the SATs and forsake much of my summer, I contacted Hamayoon and the Tutoring Center. I received tutoring from them for the SSATs and my experience was very positive. I also was receiving math help once a week at the time. Hamayoon and I worked on math together for a month and a half. Diana and I worked on grammar and reading together for the same amount of time. Each week, I'd spend 4-6 hours studying and I took four free full length SAT 1s in the month before taking the test. My scores ranged, but I knew I had improved my math score from 610 to at least 650 and my writing score from 660 to the low 700s when test day came. I was aiming for 2100 though, and the week before my test I scored in the high 2000s. Test day came, and I felt pretty good about my performance. The day I received my test scores back was one of the proudest of my life. My score was 2130-- 710 in math, 730 in critical reading, and 700 in writing. My SAT 2 scores were also impacted by my work with the Center. English lit went from 630 to 700 and US history--710. How? The tutors at the Center and my intense studying. Hamayoon made the math especially fun--our sessions were actually interesting and we had our share of laughs. Diana and I read poetry aloud as a creative way of overcoming my difficulties with middle English. Do not hesitate to try out the Bay Area Tutoring Center. YOU GET THE FIRST SESSION FREE IF YOU MENTION YELP! -D

I just got my SAT and got a 1550 which is all thanks to this tutoring center. I can't thank…read moreHomayoon and Shanna enough for all their help. Definitely recommend going here

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My son worked with Paul this year and has this to say: "Paul…read moreGee was an excellent tutor for me. I started using him during my senior year in high school for a very difficult BC Calculus course, and my grade improved immediately. Paul is patient, extremely well prepared, and always has multiple approaches for teaching content. He would often work with me well past our allotted time to ensure that I understood the material. He is also kind, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for additional math help." From a parent perspective I can say that Paul's communication was excellent and he was supportive whenever my son needed to reschedule for sports. A good experience for all of us.

Paul Gee has tutored both my daughter and my son in math. He is superb. He adjusted to their…read moredifferent learning styles and helped both of them through bad and just hard teachers. He knows the Berkeley High curriculum, so he is also good at warning when the material will get harder and require extra effort. Both of my kids have really enjoyed working with Paul and they have both done very well in math as a result.

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My son worked with Alex on his post-graduate schools and doctoral program applications, and working…read morewith Alex made huge difference. He was extremely knowledgeable about the process and easy to access at any time. My son accepted to a fully funded program.I highly recommend Alex if anyone looking for a coach to help with their writing . Thank you Alex!! I m grateful for your dedication and availability

Dr. Blum worked with my son on his college personal statement. Coached him over 5 sessions on how…read moreto organize, edit, transition and finish his statement. What we really appreciated was Dr. Blum did not write or direct the paper. He helped my son through the writing process. Strategies my son will use long past college. Highly recommend his services.

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I've referred students to Dabral for over a decade. All rave about him and learn enormous amounts…read more I count on him as a colleague who has the very best interests of students in mind at all times and who thoughtfully reaches them where they are to help them understand the thorniest math problems in all high school through many of the most advanced college courses offered. SAT... ACT...GRE...GMAT math? Pshaw! Dabral calmly, cooly guides students to better practices on these exams with ease. Dabral is a great listener - so attuned to students' thinking that he knows not only what they need in the moment but also just what steps to take so they'll leap ahead to top test scores and grades as fast as possible. I enjoy our collegial discussions of best practices in this profession to which we both devote ourselves. You'll find him filled with integrity, intelligence, and energy to help you reach your learning goals as I count on him to constantly improve my teaching chops

GMAT Score: 720 Wharton 2014 MBA Candidate…read more Dabral is a phenomenal tutor. His exacting, systematic approach pinpoints your areas of weaknesses and he helps to resolve them. I am an impatient student who tends to lose focus very quickly. Dabral offers an efficient and effective strategy to reach your target score.

Alpha College Prep

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My son has been going to Alpha College Prep for almost 2 years utilizing chemistry and math…read moretutoring with Robert, SAT test prep with Taylor and now college essay writing with Jennifer. Both of us have been quite happy with the tutors and staff at Alpha. Academically, my son has raised his gpa, test scores and equally important, learned the subject matter. The tutors understand how to work with teenagers and my son feels more confident in the subject areas after his tutoring sessions. Lastly, their rates are reasonable and hours are flexible to suit the needs of students. We've been to other tutoring centers in Berkeley and El Cerrito, but none of them has produced as great a result as Alpha.

During my senior year of high school, I went to Alpha College Prep to seek help with my college…read moreapps and help with the overall process that can be very overwhelming. I worked with Jennifer, who was absolutely wonderful, and she managed to help me write my college apps that got me into top universities like UC Berkeley, Northeastern, and UCLA. With this, I also got scholarships from other universities I applied to and had an overall amazing college application experience. She helped me facilitate and better explain my ideas on paper which helped a lot. Also, before the SATs got cancelled, I used the Alpha College Prep to mainly help with the math portion of the SAT and after the first session my score improved by 50 points. I would recommend Alpha College Prep for students who are looking for some guidance during the college admission process or looking for overall tutoring in any area. I will be a freshman at UC Berkeley this fall and thank Alpha College Prep for helping me write and formulate strong essays as I couldn't have done it without them.

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Alma's Children Garden

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My child attended Miss Alma's in 2020. My descriptions may be outdated…read more - What's great: The dreamy backyard, breakfast included, sweet teachers, fun activities. - Not the best: Alma would only take payment by cash. No checks, no Venmo, no nothing. I had to go to the bank every month and withdraw and deliver nearly $2,000 cash, for which I received a handwritten receipt. Huge hassle, not very safe, and did not not feel professional. I hope this is no longer her policy. Overall, this was a good daycare for my child when she was a young toddler. I think Alma sends kids to attend preschool once they turn 3.

Our twins have been attending Alma's Children Garden since they were 2, and watching them grow and…read moredevelop over this past year has been amazing. As a working parent, finding a daycare that provides both a safe environment and genuine care for your children is everything - and Alma's delivers on both. The facilities are clean, secure, and well-maintained. But what really sets this place apart is how the caregivers truly nurture each child. I've watched my twins go from shy toddlers to confident 3-year-olds who wake up excited to go to "school." They've developed social skills, learned to share and communicate better, and come home singing new songs and showing us art projects they're proud of. What gives me peace of mind every day is knowing that when I drop them off, they're not just being watched - they're being cared for by people who genuinely want to see them grow. The staff remembers little things about each child and shares those moments with us at pickup. My daughter now counts to 20, and my son has become so much more expressive, and they are both come home each day smiling. We've had nothing but positive experiences here. The communication is great, the environment feels warm rather than institutional, and most importantly, my children are super happy. They actually get upset on weekends when they realize it's not a school day! If you're looking for quality childcare in Emeryville, I highly recommend Alma's Children Garden.

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Mechita Temescal Child Care & Preschool

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We couldn't be happier with Mechita Preschool! Both of our children (ages 3.5 and 1.5) attend, and…read morewe feel so lucky to have found such a special place. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, and with a small cohort, every child gets so much individualized love and care. It's a play-based Spanish immersion program, and our kids are thriving in the fun, creative environment filled with art and local excursions. For working parents, it's a dream. The hours are great (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.), they provide all the high-quality, nutritious food, and they are a massive help with potty training. Our kids are happy, learning, loved, and excited to go to school every day (3.5yo is often disappointed on the weekend when she finds out it's not a preschool day). We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive Spanish immersion preschool.

Mechita's provided a wonderful environment for our daughter! A very loving family that makes…read moreincredible homemade, healthy meals - and even got our daughter loving broccoli and kale. Full Spanish immersion, educational games, lots of music and dancing. They are absolute pros at potty training and have built a lovely community of families around the daycare. Highly recommend!

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Woolly Mammoth Child Care

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1.6 mi

My son has been at Woolly Mammoth for almost four years now - first in Mayra's and then in Emilia's…read moreclassrooms. The school has become such a big part of our lives, I can't imagine what it would have been like without them. The teachers are just the right mix of warm and firm, enforcing rules and bringing in parents for discipline problems as needed. I've asked Mayra and Emilia both for parenting advice at different phases including timing on potty training, napping, and how to delicately handle Santa as a conversation topic. Recently when I went in for my son's fifth birthday, Emilia sat down on the playground and was bombarded with toddlers hugging her from every angle. This place is full of love. There seems always to be a special event happening, a new craft or plant coming home, and so many stories about friends and fun teachers. My son loves it and I will be sad to leave when he graduates later this summer.

Woolly Mammoth is one of Berkeley's best kept secrets. It's a small preschool in central Berkeley…read morethat was recommended to us via word of mouth. Our daughter LOVES her school. The co-directors Mayra and Emilia have been running the school with love since the 90's and they truly shower the children with warmth, love, and kindness. They hug the children and say "I love you." I feel so at ease knowing my daughter has a secure base of love and care when I'm not around. She even calls me Emilia on accident sometimes and it truly warms my heart. There is a great focus on social and emotional development and my daughter has learned so many great social skills including how to navigate conflict with peers. In addition, the teachers expose the kids to academics via engaging science lessons and fun activities. My daughter is already learning to write and recognize letters at age 3. She can spell her name! They have so many enrichment activities built into the schedule including Spanish class, music class, and dance class. My daughter looks forward to the monthly theme days such as silly sock day, superhero day, and Piñata day for Cinco De Mayo. Woolly Mammoth is a dream!

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