We have been using AJ Tutoring - specifically John Richard in the Los Gatos office - for about two years. We went the rounds with in-home private tutors and other SAT prep schools. After disappointing results we were referred to AJ Tutoring by our college counselor. We started with John for SAT prep but continued working with him for various subject tutoring, including Math, Chemistry and some English. John's SAT prep resulted in a 200+ point increase in my son's score, opening up the college opportunities he was hoping to have! Given the rapport John and my son developed during his SAT prep lessons, there was no question who he would turn to when he found himself struggling with Calculus. This from a boy who originally didn't want to accept that he needed help. John is truly gifted in reading a student's learning style and personality, and tailoring his approach accordingly. He's an amazing teacher and mentor... someone you want to influence your child's life. When my other son asked for help with Math I reached out to John. My sons have very different learning styles and personalities, yet John was able to accommodate both with stellar results. John's enthusiasm for learning and growth is contagious. We were really blessed to have found John and AJ Tutoring. Both my sons have independently said they will always remember John as someone who has had a profound and lasting impact on their lives. Words you LOVE to hear! It was no surprise when John was promoted to Director of the new Los Gatos office on Los Gatos Blvd. I should mention that as a company I've found AJ Tutoring a very professional organization with which to work. They are flexible in trying to accommodate changes in schedules, extra help in prepping for tests, etc. I also appreciate how they reach out for feedback via personal calls and emails. I've had a genuine partner in my children's academic and personal growth at AJ Tutoring and would highly recommend their services! read more

I received tutoring from Kamlapati for a little over a year regarding prepping for the math section of the SAT as well as trigonometry advanced topics and physics. Kamlapati was one of the best tutors I have ever had, and I'm not one to just throw that around. I have used dozens of tutors in the past and although they were helpful, Kamlapati was without a doubt the best because of how deeply he cares for his students. He sincerely wants his students to succeed and wholeheartedly believes in them. His encouragement was extraordinarily helpful and gave me the confidence I lacked going into the SAT and made me feel all around supported. Before working with him, I used other preparatory resources to try and help boost my score, but had no luck. Kamlapati not only tremendously increased my score, but also gave me a positive outlook towards the test itself and relieved my anxiety and stress surrounding it. I always looked forward to our sessions and his attitude never failed to brighten my day. His nonjudgmental demeanor made me feel comfortable asking questions and made learning feel pleasant and relaxed. Never in my life have I had a tutor who was so understanding and patient. His passion for math and science is unmatched and inspires his students to find these commonly labeled "boring" subjects interesting. Kamlapati is a truly gifted tutor and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs tutoring in any of his expertise (AP physics, trigonometry, AP calculus, computer science, algebra 1 and 2, SAT subject math and more). read more

AJ tutoring has tutored my 2 children - a middle schooler ( grade 8) and high schooler ( grade 11). The director of the office in Los Gatos Jake was a great resource in identifying our needs for both my kids They have different learning styles and the tutors have adapted and helped in different ways to help them excel. Caecilia Shapiro has been an outstanding tutor with my son for Reading & Comprehension. She is kind, patient, helps him stay on track and keeps him motivated. She has also prepped my daughter for her SAT's over the summer. She provided very useful techniques & strategies on how to excel. She does a great job, communicates expectations clearly, is very organized, friendly and helpful. Jeffrey Nguyen has been helping my son with all subjects esp math. He has developed a nice rapport with our son which has been very impactful and helps him stay motivated to complete his work and to do well. He does a great job, is very friendly and helpful. Leela Solomon has been tutoring my daughter for AP Math as well as AP Physics. She helps explain the concepts in a way that she understands and provides a forum to practice lots of problems both at sessions and at home. Thank you AJ Tutoring! read more

AJ Tutoring is a complete rip-off, and I deeply regret wasting my time and money on this scam of a company. I'm paying an outrageous $130 per hour, while the tutors get a measly $40, and my kids have gained absolutely nothing from it. The tutors are hired on the spot with little to no training, and all they do is follow a script for test prep--there's no real teaching or individualized support. It's a joke. Instead of actual, thoughtful tutoring, my children are just handed random printed homework sheets, which is as lazy and unhelpful as it gets. This is not the high-quality service they claim to offer. On top of that, AJ Tutoring bombards you with annoying spam emails pushing referrals and trying to rope you into continuing with their overpriced services. And even after I dropped their tutoring, they had the audacity to keep charging my credit card! I'm embarrassed to have been fooled by them for even a semester and would strongly advise anyone considering this "service" to run the other way. It's a waste of money, and they clearly don't care about providing any real value or customer satisfaction. read more

Thomas Trull of AJ Tutoring in Los Gatos has been working with our seventh-grade son for 9+ months. We originally enlisted Thomas's help to accelerate our son's math development. Soon after our public school moved to online learning, we doubled-up with Thomas, adding additional virtual tutoring sessions devoted to writing fundamentals. In short, Thomas is an exceptional tutor. He establishes a great rapport with students, communicates topics with great clarity and is very patient. Our son genuinely enjoys his tutoring sessions with Thomas, and never pushes back on the extra work. The results have been more than impressive. From a parent perspective, Thomas has been a great partner - willing to adapt curriculum to fit our needs. He has become essential to our son's academic development. I would enthusiastically recommend Thomas to any student wanting help in key subjects. He's awesome! read more

My daughter has been working with Michal from AJ Tutoring in the subjects of Biology and Integrated Math I, and I highly recommend his services. With support from Michal, my daughter has developed more confidence in her abilities, improved her organizational and study skills, and improved her grades in both subjects. I especially appreciate how each tutoring session is directly related to what they are covering in class. During tutoring, they will often log in to her school Canvas account together in order to ensure everything gets covered. During Finals, Michal worked with us to accommodate his schedule to make sure my daughter was able to get enough tutoring sessions under her belt to feel confident and prepared to head into the exams. The communication with parents has also been consistent and always professional. If you're considering tutoring, I highly recommend AJ Tutoring. read more

My daughter is a junior at Los Gatos High School. She took a very heavy AP course load this year and also had ACT, SAT and 3 SAT subject tests. As the work began to pile up, we found that she needed some extra support. I signed Kiran up for tutoring at AJ in Los Gatos for calculus, SAT prep, ACT prep, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus test prep. The tutors at AJ are amazing! They adjust their teaching techniques to fit the student's learning style. They know the subject matter extremely well and are able to translate this learning to the best way for a student to learn. They were able to find the places where my child needed to strengthen and help her. I'm happy to say that my daughter brought her calculus grade up by 2 letter grades from the fall semester, brought her SAT score up by close to 100 points and her ACT score up by 5 points. I would give a strong recommendation to AJ!! read more

My son worked with John Richard in the Los Gatos Blvd office to prepare for the SAT and ACT and the results were amazing. He improved his score by 300 points compared to his previous score! John was always so responsive and helped my son with his unique needs and worked around his busy schedule. He is a truly gifted educator. As a whole, AJ Tutoring does such a professional and expert job with everything they do. They were transparent with how the process works and answered all of my questions from the very beginning. There were no hidden fees and the whole experience was so worthwhile, I would recommend it to anyone looking to increase their test scores. While my son did not need academic tutoring, many of my friends have also used their services for their students academic needs and could not be more pleased. 5 Stars! read more

I started AJ tutoring last month and it has been AMAZING. I was a little behind due to a curriculum mistake and I feel like I am all updated on the grade before and am already working on stuff above standard and I feel ready to take on the next grade. I have Devin, who is a super nice patient tutor. He is great at explaining concepts and always makes sure you have mastered it. It is a great environment - no disturbances- it is quiet, and the tutor is only helping you, no quick brakes. Everybody is super supportive and since some sessions are an hour or two, they have a free snack bar of waters, juices, sodas, hot chocolate, coffee, pretzels, cookies, fruit snacks, and much more. My experience at AJ has been amazing, and again Devin is a great tutor and friend, and I plan to do AJ for much longer. read more

I had John Richards for the SAT and ACT. He was extremely helpful in teaching you how to take the test, and because the ACT in particular takes a lot of strategy, he is very helpful in showing you how to go through each section more efficiently. Because the SAT has been redesigned (and maybe just because I personally find the ACT to be an easier test), I would definitely recommend him more for the ACT. He provides you with a plethora of practice tests (just ask him and he will load you up), plus he shows you how to use your calculator to answer questions that you wouldn't even know how to do otherwise (Such as matrix questions). Overall, very good for both, but especially if you are struggling more with the strategy behind the test, and especially of you are leaning towards the ACT read more

I've worked with AJ Tutoring for both my ACT and Math 2 subject test. My tutor (Christina Coravos) never failed to be both patient and positive through all our sessions. Her flexibility, understanding, quick response to emails (she consistently replied within a few hours), and open communication between my parents and myself ensured that we all were on the same page. All of these methods were greatly appreciated. Additionally, her energy and gentle but constructive study and strategy suggestions made every session something to look forward to. I got a 34 on my ACT (with 35s in the reading, English, and math sections) and anticipate a high score on the Math 2 test this weekend. Should I need help again, I'll most definitely return to Christina and AJ. read more

I've been with AJ Tutoring for a year, and I have got to say that I had a great time. While I wasn't able to go into the office in person, I got to hang out with Christine Roberts who was really helpful. I was able to work with them with my AP Spanish and Language Arts classes. I was able to get ample amounts of helpful tips and practices. Of the material given, I was able to excel at my AP Spanish test. All of the suggestions that Christine made helped me gain an understanding that helped me put their teachings to meaning. If it weren't for them I wouldn't have written a review. But because of Christine's positive influence on me, I've gathered up the courage to say thanks. :) read more

This office is great and had very qualified tutors. Everyone is very kind and helpful, and you'll love the complementary drinks and snacks. My tutor, Julian Susanto, had a very qualified skill set for teaching ability. Julian was able to look at a problem, and catch my mistakes. To fix these mistakes, we would go over similar problems, to perfect that topic. Overall Julian Susanto is an amazing tutor and really nice guy. And after my first session with Julian, I could already see the improvements. I went from getting C's on quizzes and tests, to A's and perfect scores. Would highly recommend to any student needing help in math. read more

My son had a wonderful SAT Prep experience at AJ Tutoring in Los Gatos. His group lesson instructor was Jake Beech and his 1:1 tutoring sessions were with Ian Richardson. While Jake helped him get an overall idea of what needs to be done to prepare for SAT, Ian helped fine tune the details and helped him with specific areas of Test Prep. He got a great score in his first attempt and we couldn't have been happier with AJ and the tutors there. I will definitely recommend AJ and in particular Ian Richardson and Jake Beech to anyone who is looking for SAT Prep. Thank you AJ Tutoring, Jake and Ian for such a wonderful experience! read more

I have been tutored by Ian Richardson for the SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests in Literature and Math Level 2. My SAT score went from a 1200 to a 1390, and my I scored a 34 on my ACT on the first try! Ian helped me tremendously. Not only did my standardized tests go great, but the skills and strategies I learned from Ian have really helped me in all of my classes. Even though I have not taken my subject tests yet, I know I am very prepared after seeing Ian for the past couple weeks (especially for the Math 2 test and math is not my strong suit!). Ian is very fun and very helpful, and I'd highly recommend him and AJ tutoring! read more

Caecilia has worked with two of our kids for ~6 months. We started with our 8th grader prepping for the HSPT and then expanded to do academic and study skills tutoring with him, and added our high school junior. Both see her twice a week for an hour. I can't say enough good things about her -- she's able to tutor across a broad range of subjects, she's helped our middle schooler get organized and keep track of his assignments, and she keeps our two teenagers engaged and feeling good about their progress. Our 13 year old son says she is "awesome" which pretty much sums it up! I highly recommend her! read more

My daughter has been tutored by Dennis Valle-Ramirez for more than a year. I can tell her math skill has improved greatly. She had been slow warmed up at first, but with Dennis' patience and our determination/persistence, she went from a girl who had thought Math was not for her to someone who has become confident in the fast paced math class at school. To us, her confidence is the most important thing since it will develop her character and prepare her for the next level of education, and it is thanks to Dennis' professional skills and AJ's excellent service. We are very happy with Dennis and AJ. read more

My high school daughter FINALLY found tutors she likes at AJ tutoring. She really prefers in person tutoring to online. Thankfully, AJ tutoring has plenty of tutors and locations to choose from for meeting in person as well as online. We were so happy with her first tutor that she ended up with tutoring in 3 classes plus another tutor for executive function and study skills. It was expensive but well worth the results. We are going into our 3rd or 4th year with this company, and my daughter is ASKING to continue tutoring!!! Thank you to AJ for helping shape our kid's future! read more

My daughter is a sophomore at Los Gatos High School. She wanted to get in some tutoring before school began this school year to refresh her math skills as she was moving into an accelerated Algebra 2 course. She had several sessions with Joey Albano and he was incredibly helpful. After each session she commented at how well he explained things and how much more confident she felt from working with him. Joey was great at assessing her strengths and weaknesses and was able to offer her appropriate help. I would highly recommend requesting Joey if any math help is needed. read more