Ms. Emilie Thomas is probably the best teacher my daughter ever had. Nicole came to Marin Spanish…read moreSchool with zero knowledge of the language. Nine months later she was so good, she almost made it to Spanish 3 on her placement tests in a private high school. She speaks, reads, understands advanced grammar, and writes beautifully. What Emilie accomplished with my daughter in such a short period of time is phenomenal. Ms. Thomas is so passionate about the language and the culture. She is such an inspiration to my daughter. Her teaching style is very tailored. She created a learning program and chose the pace that was very comfortable for Nicole. Positive reinforcement boosted my daughter's self esteem. She could not wait for her Spanish lessons! Great teachers like Emilie are hard to find. Her dedication to her students, her talent and deep knowledgeable of the language are unsurpassed! Nicole and I feel so grateful to Emilie for being a wonderful teacher, a mentor and a role model. What a fantastic experience at the Marin Spanish School!

Emilie Thomas is an outstanding Spanish teacher. Her care for each student and her ability to find…read morethe best way to teach each student is remarkable. She is passionate about what she does and her enthusiasm for the Spanish language is contagious. My kids have loved working with her and have felt extremely prepared for high-level Spanish at school. Emilie is a joy to know!

I have been taking Spanish classes here for the past year. The group classes are small allowing…read morefor easy participation by all. The teachers are knowledgeable and encouraging. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student Solvita Spanish School is a great place to study!

Love this school! Solveig is amazing. She understands how to teach to your level and will…read moreaccommodate both private and group lessons. Her assistant Loretto is teaching my son and he's learned more in 2 lessons than all semester at school!

I've had a great experience with the Kumon program in San Rafael. The instructors are patient,…read moresupportive, and truly dedicated to helping each student succeed at their own pace. The structured approach has helped build strong foundations in both math and reading, while also encouraging independence and confidence. I especially appreciate how the program focuses on consistent practice and gradual progress, which has made a noticeable difference over time. The staff is always welcoming and communicative, creating a positive and motivating environment for students. Overall, it's been a very rewarding experience, and I would highly recommend this Kumon center to any family looking to support their child's academic growth.

I started my children early with reading and math. Kumon has given them confidence and skills to…read moreexcel in school. We love the staff and my children are always excited to attend the center.

Thinktango, and the people that make it what it is (Dr. Shari Aldridge and Chloe), are some of the…read moremost generous, intelligent people I have ever met and produce truly astonishing work. Before connecting with Thinktango, I had been advised by two of the United States' 'best' admissions consultants (former readers from two Ivies who operate their own independent admissions consultancy groups). Working with Shari, I could not have been more impressed and from my experience, can confidently say that she is the best possible person to offer admissions advice. As a current student at Columbia University, Shari's guidance was invaluable in my acceptance. Shari is honest, to the point, and hones decades of experience in helping students shape their applications. She provides feedback and guidance and knows exactly what is needed and where; she cares deeply about her students and is committed to going the extra step. The changes that I made as a result of our discussions were clearly distinguishing factors that further set my application apart. Shari's experience and wisdom is second to none as are her results and success. I recommend Thinktango completely and when it comes to applying to college, trust Shari and Chloes's advice above all others. Thank you both so much - I am completely indebted to you for your help and guidance!

Shari and the team at thinktango are phenomenal! We really can't thank her enough for helping our…read morefamily through not just one, but two, college processes. Our girls, one now a junior and another a freshman, were both accepted at their early decision schools. First off, when you meet Shari, it is immediately evident that she knows each college and its individual admissions process well. This is incredibly valuable in helping your child choose the right school. After getting to know each of our girls, she was spot on in her advice as to which schools would be good fits for them. Also when it came to the application process, she clearly understood what each school was looking for. After working with so many students over the years, she has accumulated a vast knowledge base of what works and what doesn't -- and it is definitely a vast spectrum. And while both girls got into their ED schools, each had a dozen applications already completed and ready to submit in early December, all of which had been customized. In terms of the actual applications, we could not have been more pleased with the final products each of our girls submitted. I recall sitting with my oldest before she hit the Submit button. We both agreed that the application in its entirety was a true representation of her - it portrayed exactly who she was as a person, not just her accomplishments. This was the real value-add that Shari provided. She got to know my child and was able to extract and have her put on paper what was truly unique and special about her. It vividly came through. This created a great sense of relief - we both felt that if she had gotten rejected, it was because the school really saw her for the person she was and just didn't feel that she was a fit. It would not have been because her application fell short in anyway. We had the same experience with my younger daughter, who could not be more different in personality and interests than our oldest. Lastly, one of the best things about working with Shari is that she and your child will own the process. We originally struggled with using a consultant -- ultimately I felt that the most important thing was preserving my daughter and my relationship. And that is exactly what happened. My husband and I were involved in the process, but only from a big picture way. We saw drafts and gave high level comments, but quickly realized that they had everything under control. As you can tell, our family had a wonderful experience with Shari! We could not recommend her more highly.

My space of joy in my life is being in class. I have moved from beginner to Intermediate-Advanced…read morein 3 years, and am grateful for the chance to meet great people, and learn Spanish. Everyone in class expresses the same sentiment. We enjoy learning about one another, while learning how to listen well, and to express ourselves. Our storytelling is the best part of class-learning about one another's lives. I plan on doing this for the foreseeable future!

I have been taking classes with Jacek, Who is a very talented and amicable teacher. Over the course…read moreof six months I have improved my vocabulary and Comfort level , thanks to Jacek's persistence , patience and enthusiasm. I am so pleased with my experience at SunSpanish that I plan to continue to study here for the foreseeable future as I would like to become fluent enough to interact with Hispanic patients. In summary, I could not be happier and more grateful to share in this opportunity I have been taking classes for 3 years now. I continue to be thrilled. And even more grateful that Jacek had rolled all workshops and lessons into zoom sessions. I get full benefit and am progressing even during the pandemic.

Throughout my entire life, going to college and starting my own life has always been a big dream of…read moremine. I just never knew how I was going to achieve that. Both of my parents are immigrants and as they try their hardest to help me achieve my goals, they did not have much information on how to apply to colleges or what colleges I should even apply to. That was when my friend referred me to the college planning center where I was given my very own college counselor, named Rajani Rao who showed a deep care in seeing my success in this college process. Every step of the way she gave me direction and deadlines ensuring I would get all of my applications done on time. Whenever I needed help with anything I was able to turn to her incredible knowledge and get a fast, swift, and helpful answer. She made the college application process, which is an extremely stressful one, more enjoyable, easy and she showed that she believed in me throughout every step of the way. I ended up getting in to one of my dream schools and I could not have done it without the college planning center's and Rajani's incredible help. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for help and guidance through their college application process! -Selihom Kibrom, Class of 2024 Going to Cal Poly Slo!

Through this tedious college process, I found myself quite lost and overwhelmed with the weight of…read morecollege applications and the stress it had on me. In reaching out to the college planning center, Rajani reluctantly was willing to take me on late into the process. She was extremely organized, timely, and helped me get all of my early applications done far before the deadlines. She was very informative and helpful when reviewing my writing and truly guided me to putting my best work forward. Her tentative support and care for my applications and future truly shown through. She was quite patient with all my fears, concerns, and desires as well as being excited and encouraging with me through it all. With Rajani's help, I was accepted into 9 out of the 10 schools I applied to! I believe that anyone who is lucky enough to have Rajani as their college career counselor will have the swiftest, stress free college application process, alongside someone who truly cares about your ambitions and passions. Without her guidance, advice, organization, peer review, and heartening support, I wouldn't have ended up where I am today. :) -Ava McMinn, senior in high school

They were Very helpful and professional They gave Prompt…read moreresponse They offer exceptional service service and were very timely during the entire process.

Always great instructors and fast classes. I did my guard card in 2023 and today pepper spray…read moreclass. I'll be back July 10th for baton training..I pray I get my new job next month that pays more! This place is only a few miles from home so it's extremely convenient! There is an inexpensive garage up the block on 7th st as well.

Anne Andree is a wonderful teacher and is a delight to know. She is creative in her approach to…read moreleaning French and makes the process fun. I have been taking classes with Anne Andree for over a year now. I took French in high school and college and lived in Paris for some time but then stopped. Fast forward 30 years and my goal now is to speak and understand French when traveling. Anne Andree met me at my level and used many common sense and creative ways to help me achieve that goal. She offers her own practical techniques for learning French and then utilizes several study guides to reinforce and practice what I have learned each week. Also, she offers great advice on traveling in France. I look forward to my weekly classes and am grateful to have such a wonderful and patient teacher.

Our son has been studying with Anne Andre, the founder and owner of the French Academie for almost…read more4 years. We have seen him evolve from a young student with an interest in learning French to a 17-year old, fluent French speaking, AP French student. Anne Andre tailors each lesson to a student's needs. She understands how to teach French to students, making complicated grammar rules understandable and training their ear so they can understand and speak French with an authentic accent. She does all this while also making learning fun. Our son is now getting excited to study abroad in Paris, and he can go with confidence in his ability to learn and converse solely in French! We cannot thank Anne Andre enough!