I was stressed about selecting a tutor for my son headed into 6th grade. Made a few calls, and heard back from Julie first. Responsiveness is critical when making decisions such as this. The fee was as I expected and manageable. Easy access of 5fwy which was nice! We needed someone that will challenge, but with patience and in a relaxed environment. I'm proud to say my son really enjoyed the time (best you can at the tutor in the summer) and finished 6th grade with straight A's. No more kids to educate, so I thought I would send some encouragement for others seeking a great tutor to rely on. Thanks, Armenta team! read more

Armenta learning Academy is an excellent choice for your children. No matter their age range or ability range, Armenta has a fit for you. Their teachers are nice and professionaland they know how to make learning fun. I definitely recommend ALA for your child from kindergarten to college age they have a fit for you. Julie Armenta has made this school the Gem of Laguna Niguel. read more

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Armenta Learning Center was truly life-changing for my daughter. At four years old, she was struggling in school because of ADHD, and we felt so lost. The team at Armenta welcomed her, understood her, and helped her thrive through structure, sensory activities, and patience. She loved every moment there and still asks to go back! Because of their support, she transitioned successfully into kindergarten and is doing amazing now. The staff's compassion and dedication mean the world to us -- I can't recommend them enough. read more

Armenta learning academy is an excellent choice for your children. They have classes for every age range fron kindergarten to college including Special Needs and Gifted students. Their teachers are nice and professional and they know how to make learning fun. I like that they are available 7days a week and go above and beyond for every child and every parent. read more

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Armenta Learning Academy offers tailored, specialized, and individualized programs for students ages 3 through adult. With over 35 years in business, the academy supports learners with speech delays, dyslexia, executive functioning skills, ADHD, and autism, meeting them emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Parents and kids love the comfortable environment and immediate results, often driving over an hour for the services. Mrs. Armenta and her team provide a safe, nurturing setting where students feel supported and empowered--highly recommended! read more

I adopted a puppy last March and was looking for a dog trainer. My neighbor recommended I contact Julie & Bruce and called them not only "true dog whisperers" but also incredible people who run a learning academy. I was considered "out of area," but they made an exception for me and drove the distance to train my puppy. They were confident that after 4-6 sessions my dog would be good to go. That sounded very promising to me! I've never hired a dog trainer before so it was an incredible learning experience for me. Bruce is a phenomenal instructor. He educated me that communication and hand signals are key, along with repetition and consistency. My dog wouldn't be who she is today if it wasn't for him. Many people become frustrated with their dogs because there is a lack of training. I wish I could give them 10 stars. You truly won't regret hiring them for your fur baby! read more

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I recently joined the staff at ALA. The teachers here will go above and beyond to see our students succeed. I love to see Armenta's individualized and responsive approach to learning. The path we each take to the finish line may vary, but the journey is the priority, not just reaching the finish line. I have spent most of my years teaching young learners, so I believe instilling a joy of learning is critical for future successes. It is great to see students arriving and leaving ALA each day with big smiles. I love their specialized approach to teach the whole child since we all learn and excel in different ways. I like to make learning fun for students, not just a rote process, and that is just what ALA does. As a reading specialist and a 25+year elementary teacher with a masters in reading education, I can definitely say this is a great place to learn. read more

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What an amazing learning center for my 7th grade boy with ADHD. This is so far beyond your run of the mill "tutoring" center. Yes, they will work on homework, but they offer so much more in terms of learning, engagement and creativity. My son has been to two other franchised learning centers over the years and this is the only one where is he actually learning and interested and never complains about going. Ms. Armenta and Mr. Smith truly make learning interesting and fun for him. Such a special place! So thrilled to have found it. read more

Our experience at Armenta Learning Academy has been exceptional. The teachers truly invest in my children's education and their growth as learners. Adjustments are made as needed to meet the needs of the student. Small class sizes and leveled learning have enabled my children to gain confidence in their learning abilities. The administration is open minded and think outside the box to make Armenta Learning Academy a successful educational experience for the students. Armenta Learning Academy is committed to the whole child. They teach value lessons, communication and leadership skills. read more

We came to ALA looking for help, mostly for reading comprehension, and for communication. Mr. Smith helps him with these and so much more. He not only provides learning, but also a natural and relaxed environment where he can develop the skills he needs for social interaction and communication. He has gained new friends here too. ALA gives Mikhos a chance to grow into his full potential. They teach what kids need academically, and they also help develop skills which are not easy to learn. Thank you, ALA! read more

My daughter Charlotte started coming to the Armenta Learning Academy over the summer to help with her speech and language development. Julie and her staff have truly been amazing! She has made so much progress with her teacher Ms. De Silva and enjoys coming here to learn. Although our focus was on speech development, her teacher Ms. De Silva has also been working with her on her writing skills and  fine motor development. I'm so grateful that we found out about the Armenta Learning Academy. It's truly made a difference in my daughter's learning and development. read more

My daughter Lilyana started going to Armenta Learning Academy this past summer to help with her Reading and Math. I have to say she really enjoyed the teacher and facility very much.  Looked forward to each day she went. They made Learning fun for her, was very patient with her and thoroughly went through each subject. After school started she was prepared and caught up to her school level thanks to Armenta Learning Academy. read more

Ms. Armenta has been my mentor, my counselor, and teacher for almost 2 years. My life has been transformed in so many wonderful ways. She is a sweet soul who truly and wholeheartedly cares about her students and people in general. A true delight to work with. I am so grateful for her insight and knowledge, her ability to help me through some of my darkest times. It's nice to know that I always have somebody that I can trust and go to any time needed. She's helped me set goals and thanks to her I continue to achieve my marks one at a time, she shows me that all things are possible and achievable. I believe that NOW, that's far from where I was a few months ago, life only gets better and better. She is a true blessing, I am so thankful to have her in my life. I highly recommend, she will change your life, 10 stars!! read more

I am a teacher at Armenta Learning Academy with a 20 year credential experience and a MA degree. I speak 5 languages and love to teach languages as well. Working with Armenta Learning Academy is great. The staff are all very attentive and caring, the scheduling is flexible, and the students and families I get to work with are all incredible. There is no doubt in my mind that I made the right decision choosing to work with this company. I really appreciate the "teamwork" attitude/philosophy Armenta Learning Academy communicates. I feel valued and supported based upon the flexibility of being able to set my own hours and work schedule... I have been provided the opportunity to develop positive relationships with students and parents. I would highly recommend Armenta Learning Academy to anyone interested in providing their kids with a very positive, reliable and supportive atmosphere. read more

Upon arriving at Armenta Learning Academy my son was scared and nervous because he has only had negative experiences with school and tutoring. We entered the academy and my son, Lucas, said it looked like a home and it was cozy. I thought Wow, he seems so calm. Ms. Armenta greeted Lucas by his name and asked if she may shake his hand(which is huge because Lucas can get so nervous around people he forgets how to talk and her question redirected him to how to properly greet a person and to give him the option of not shaking her hand, this in my opinion was so kind and respectful). Ms Armenta greeted me second which I loved because it showed me that her main focus was Lucas and his needs. She came off as a kind, warm and a welcoming woman who took us in to her office and treated us a her family not as another student and price tag. She took so much time to listen to Lucas' worries and his goals and his interest and dislikes. She listened to mine as well but ,again, her focus was on Lucas and how she could get him to succeed. This made since to me. Other schools (and I've been to many) focus on me and my goals for Lucas; they rarely considered Lucas and rarely asked him questions. She spent a good solid 45 mins with Lucas, just getting to know him. Then it was time for some tutoring. Lucas was invited to sit where he was most comfortable which was in her office at a round table with no other kids. I told Ms. Armenta that I would be right outside in my car as I expected her to need me because of an issue with Lucas(Which always arose in the past). Not once did I get a call or her running out to tell me she needed help with Lucas. To be honest I got worried, as parents do. I decided to go in when it was close to the end of the session and to my great surprise and absolute joy, Lucas was smiling and siting with another boy at a big table in the main part of the "classroom". He had finished his school and homework(all of it). 1.5 hours of tutor to get his home work completely finished plus 5 extra math pages that wasn't required!!!!! I mean if this isn't proof that Armenta Academy and Ms Armenta know what she is doing and how to motivate a shy, scared and usually uncooperative boy then I don't know how much more proof you need. Historically, Lucas and I would take 2 hours a night to finish 1 page of homework. My question is why cant Ms Armenta and her staff be at every school in the district. Our kids would be thriving and working at their full potential. The children that where at the academy that day were calm, quiet, and seemed to really trust Ms Armenta and the other teacher that was there. I could go on for days about how over joyed and blessed Lucas and I are to have found Ms Armenta and her academy. The Academy is worth looking into for any parent who feels their child isn't getting enough from their current school program. read more

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I would rate them 10 stars if I could. ALA has helped my 10 year old daughter in many aspects. She was diagnosed with ADHD and had some learning disabilities and needed help with math, reading , communication skills and she had a hard time staying focused. I signed her up at ALA and it was the best thing I have done for my daughter's life. Mr. Smith has helped her with her math and reading skills,  and with his extensive knowledge, patience and kindness both her math and reading skills have increased tremendously just in the first 2 weeks and continues to grow. They also do fun things with the children arts and crafts and field trips. I would refer any parent or parents who have a child or children,  with any type of learning disabilities to sign them up for this school. Mrs. Armenta is a fabulous teacher,  leader, educator and inspiration who has helped my daughter in many aspects in her education and confidence. You can see that she has the drive and passion to do what she loves to do and make a big difference in these families and children's lives. I have spent so much money on other schools and have not really worked until I got my daughter into the ALA and it worked so well and quickly and efficiently. I am so pleased to see my daughter and other children thrive, learn and be educated in a safe and clean environment. They not only work with special needs children. But gifted and regular education students its a nice combination of small sizes, individualized instruction and getting the best results ever. They were also voted as the best special needs tutor in Orange County, CA. That also says a lot and they have proved it in every move they make with these special children. Thank You, Denise L. read more

Being an educator at Armenta Learning Academy has been such a blessing. I met Mrs. Armenta through Armenta Pet Academy. As we were getting to know each other we instantly connected, and we had the same mission to help children and animals. I love what Mrs. Armenta does at both Armenta Learning Academy and Armenta Pet Academy. Not only is Mrs. Armenta a great boss, but she is also a wonderful educator and role model. Everyone at ALA is so welcoming and supportive of each other and I truly enjoy going to work every day! I love being able to teach a variety of subjects and work with all the different students that come to ALA, both during ALA's morning school and after school tutoring programs. I specialize in ABA, Neurofeedback Therapy, American Sign Language, and working with elementary and special needs students. My BA is in Deaf studies and community service, with a concentration on literacy and I love being able to incorporate my knowledge in those areas here at ALA. I enjoy being creative with my teaching and I love facilitating crafts and activities for the students. I also have the pleasure of overseeing the Armenta Learning Academy Store, which has been such a great way to reward, reinforce, and encourage students to work hard. I am so thrilled to be an educator in such a wonderful learning environment, one that I wish I had access to growing up. I delight in seeing the students having fun and enjoying school! I readily recommend Armenta Learning Academy to families and give it 10 Stars! read more

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To all of you parents out there still schooling and home schooling your kids. With our lives being uncertain of the future and our families trying to stay positive there is always hope. If you are in need of help for your kids in school please consider asking for help. There are amazing resources out there. Armenta Learning Academy is but one of the many out there. At ALA you and your family will be gifted with support, love, and most importantly help for your children who are struggling through the new and quickly changes that are taking place in our schools and our world. She is not only gifted and specializes in special needs but tutoring in specific subjects as well. Serving your special needs kids but also those who are struggling in specific subjects...aka your jr. high or high schooler. My kids personally have out grown there school years but I did have 3 who went to public and homeschool. My middle child had severe learning issues. So if you are beating your head on a table and wondering why your kids can't sit still or the stress of how am I going to teach this to my kid? Look no further. I urge you to call ALA. I used ALA for 2 of my kids. The special needs one because it was just painful to sit and work with her. And my youngest who when he was in high school and I was homeschooling him needed help with the math. Ms. Julie heard and saw my pain and tears and we gave it a shot. He worked with Mr. Smith for his math. When I would ask my son how it went. He said Mr. Smith was great at explaining. And he was able to build momentum and get ahead on his work. Both of my kids didn't like going to a "class" but they both said even though they didn't wanna go they are glad they did and it took the stress of pleasing the schools with correct work being done and more family time. It was I more than them that needed to learn patience and what and how they learned. We are told just send your kids to school. But then it gets harder. They don't teach us parents how to ask for help. You have nothing to lose but piece of mind. Ms. Julie gave me the support I needed as a parent and my kids the confidence they needed to succeed read more

Mrs. Armenta and Mr. Smith are amazing educators. They have given my daughter the love and attention she genuinely needs. She loves it here. She is challenged and often enthralled with the stream of information made available to her. They have done an outstanding job with my daughter and I am so grateful and blessed by their genuine care for her. We look forward to many more moons!! Lora and Gianna read more

Being an educator at the Armenta Learning Academy has been a joy. The students and staff members are respectful, responsible, organized and accountable. Having been a teacher in different districts for the past few years, I have found it crucial to be interactive with the student's and teacher's in order to keep the schools environment lively. Mrs. Armenta is an incredible educator and boss. I look up to her as a mentor and a friend. She is thoroughly interested and vested in all her staff members and students lives. She greets them with a smile and either a hug, fist pump or whatever the student prefers at the front door. The enrollment process is hands-on and Mrs. Armenta creates attainable, yet challenging goals for individual students. The educators are collaborative and help each other in times of need. The classroom environment is lively, engaging, interactive, enjoyable, and the classroom is organized. There is a trail right across the street from the Armenta Learning Academy where the students can walk on their break if they need one. For safety purposes they are always assisted and taken by a staff member. Several of the students know one another and have become a tribe or a family over the years. Frequently they will ask each other questions about their experiences, weekends, vacations, etc. I am blessed to have found the Armenta Learning Academy and to be on an incredible team teaching such wonderful students. 10 star review! I highly recommend this academy. You will not be disappointed. Great tutoring and school programs year around! read more

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ALA has been a blessing to our family in many aspects far beyond the academic scope that I originally signed my son up fo attend. Mr. Smith & Mrs. Julie Armenta have quickly been able to touch my 13yr old son so deeply that his overall demeanor is more pleasant & positive. Not to mention, my son is also being more accountable for himself and his actions and that far exceeds just academics!! The scope of what my son has already obtained from just the few short months and minimal hours per week is unimaginable. The development of character is a process that includes social-emotional development, maturity, decision making with attention to mental health as well and that is not something that is easy to find but i can assure you that can be found within the doors of ALA! Armenta Learning Academy is a blessing to our family and i'm grateful for all the accomplishments that have already been made. Thank You Armenta for all you've done & will do!! Much Love Always!!! read more

I highly recommend this school and their tutors! Bruce is coming to our house 2x/week for Algebra tutoring and my daughter loves math again! She'd been going to the school's math clinic and still failing tests. She's regained her confidence and motivation in algebra after only one session, and can't wait for him to come back! I only wish we had the time and money for 3x/week! She's a teen and all about "cool" and proclaimed Bruce "cool" read more

We have 2 children at Armenta Learning Academy and we couldn't be happier. Mr. Smith truly connects with both of them and has instilled a high level of confidence in their school work. His knowledge across all subjects is exceptional. He works well with each student on all levels and aptitudes. Armenta Learning Academy has exceeded our already high expectations. It is the perfect learning environment for our children. We are so lucky to have them in our community and are grateful to have been referred to them. read more

I have been lucky enough to be part of the staff at Armenta Learning Academy for the past year. It is an amazing work environment and an even better learning environment. I have seen the other teachers connect with students and truly care about their success as well as push them to achieve their goals. Working alongside Mrs. Armenta and Mr. Smith has truly been a pleasure as I have got to see the happiness that kids have through fun, interactive, and challenging learning. I highly recommend the school and tutoring programs for any age, any child, and any learning needs. You won't regret coming to this patient and loving environment. ~Mrs. Sickmeier read more

Armenta Learning Academy restored my faith in educators. My daughter gained back the confidence she lost in the public school system. The environment at Armenta Learning Academy is nurturing and caring. The instructors are amazing! I would highly recommend their services to any of my friends and family. read more

The best place to bring anyone in who needs some tutoring. Julie is the best. She has been doing this for 30 years and teaching for 35. She is great with kids. She totally loves what she does. Like I said she is the best. Best place for your kids to get the extra help they need. Call for your appointment and see for yourself. read more

We took my son Tristan to Julie because he was struggling in school with reading and math in second grade. He was falling below grade level, and we were really having a hard time motivating him with wanting to learn and string homework done. Julie has been nothing short of a miracle! This year, at the end of 3rd grade, Tristan has all 3s (meeting/ exceeding grade level expectations) and Os for effort, and he actually LOVES reading chapter books and begs us to buy him new books now! Julie is caring and dedicated, and gives very individual attention. She is amazing at what she does and I am so thankful for the results she has gotten. read more

Can't say enough good things about Julie Armenta!! We have been coming here for over a year and love it. She has helped my special needs daughter increase her reading skills and does it all with such fun and great kindness. If you want a truly remarkable educator, Julie's it !!! read more

We found out about Julie through a friend and it was the best referral we could have received. Our daughter was struggling with reading and math. After the first 3 weeks we noticed a huge improvement in her ability to read and comprehend. Our daughters self esteem and confidence grew as well. Julie has a very warm personality and she makes sure both the parent and child feel right at home. Julie took the time to learn about our daughter and spotlight her strengths and focus on her weaknesses in a fun and open environment. I would highly recommend Julie and her staff!!! read more

I want to give a five star review for Julie and her staff, they are absolutely wonderful!!! if you're on the fence about finding the perfect people to help your children. Don't hesitate. read more

I am absolutely thrilled we found this place. Everybody is so hands-on and professional. My son who is seven actually looks forward to tutoring! Julie is the best. I recommend this facility 100% read more

I have to tell everyone how excited I am about, Armenta Learning Academy! We were referred there by our charter school -Excel. Our son visits weekly, to enhance and expand his math lessons. Math is a strength for him but needs more stimulation than he was getting. Armenta is a wonderful place with a supportive, flexible, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We love the always happy and positive founder,Julie Armenta and Mr. Smith is a very interesting guy and a wealth of knowledge! Even though we chose the academy mainly for math, our son is exposed to all other subjects. He gets to learn at his own pace and the staff/teachers know just how far to push and challenge him. This is a great place for students of all ages, any length of tutoring, home school enrichment or focused instruction. our son always enjoys going there and he says " its a great place for home schoolers to hang out with other kids" Check out the academy at the address below for more info. armentalearningacademy.com read more

I have only known Julie for a short time but we had an instant connection. She has an amazing heart which can be plainly seen in her dedication to her teaching. Armenta Learning Academy makes a huge difference in lives of the students that attend! Julies patience and dedication is wonderful to see! The Armenta Learning Academy and Armenta Pet Academy are thriving because of Julies genuine heart and dedication. With regards to the dogs, Julie has a very calming energy that steadies even the most stressed dog. Positive vibrations plays a huge role in teaching both with people and dogs, which Julie generates naturally. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful supporter of my rescue and a great friend in Julie. I know her positive energy and love has uplifted both myself and my dogs. I have seen Julie interact with her students and it is very plain that they love and respect her. Both gifted students and challenged students are treated with the upmost care and respect. What a great role model for sending these students into the world having instilled these qualities in them. I am honored to know Julie and very fortunate to have her support and friendship. Angela Burton Muttly Crew Inc Dog Rescue read more

Five Stars to the Armenta Learning Academy and to Mrs. Armenta and Mr. Smith for being dedicated, kind, and caring teachers. I'd been homeschooling my 13 year old, Autistic daughter Megan for 4 years when I found Julie Armenta. I was looking for a tutor who could give her a little extra help in Writing, Math and Science, but what I found was more than I could imagine. Mrs. Armenta immediately took Megan under her wing and created a wonderful learning environment specific to Megan's learning style and interests. Megan's made progress in all areas of learning and has gained more academic independence, mainly because of Julie's kind and thoughtful one-on-one teaching style. In addition, Neurofeedback has been an outstanding computer program that has helped Megan to work on memory, focus and concentration. I am so grateful for this amazing school and I highly recommend Armenta Learning Academy for anyone who is looking for extra help at any age or grade level. read more

Julie is wonderful with kids. She has a huge warm heart and you can feel her warmth towards the children the second you meet her. The learning academy is a warm and friendly environment which I feel made my kids less intimidated. Julie was quick and responsive to all of my questions. So far I am really impressed. read more

Mrs.Armenta is so amazing!!! This program is wonderful!! I am a student learning to become a teacher and Mrs.Armenta was kind enough to take time out of her busy day to teach me how to become a teacher like her!! I highly recommend this program to all families!!:) read more

I also highly recommend the tutors at Armenta! I had my 3 kids there for tutoring this summer. Two of them struggle with ADHD and have not enjoyed school. They spent 3 hours, twice a week at Armenta and both asked if they could go more often. My son calls Mr. Smith "an amazing math teacher". He is passionate about math and really improved my son's Pre-Algebra skills. My son has a new confidence in his abilities and just this week he tested into Honors 7th grade math at his new school. That would not have happened at the start of the summer. My daughter does not enjoy reading but her reading comprehension skills greatly improved over the summer. She is also very anxious about taking tests so Mrs. Armenta worked with her on building her confidence and test taking skills. After hearing about the center from her brother and sister, my youngest also wanted to attend. Although she didn't "need" tutoring, Mrs. Armenta spent the summer working with her on advanced math. She loved the challenge and now says that she really loves math! I wish we had found the center years ago. read more