I purchased all 3 of Laura's study guides for the math CSETs. If I was only reviewing the first 2,…read morethis would absolutely be a 5-star review: they are amazing, thorough, and exactly what you need to pass! However, I cannot advise anyone to purchase part 3 in good-faith without a strong warning. The material is fine, and she is forthcoming about this study guide being "different", but once you purchase it you'll see the quality-disparity is pretty drastic in a not-so-great way. Laura provides videos where she goes through them, but the questions are not modeled after real CSET questions , which is the entire magic of the first 2. In addition, several of the worksheets assume we can use a calculator, but calculators aren't allowed on the CSET, which proves these questions and worksheets are NOT what we actually need for the test it's supposed to be guiding us on. While I am sure part 3 is sufficient to pass, it feels very bare-minimum compared to the first 2. I think pricing all 3 equally gave a false-impression, since the disparity in usefulness/uniqueness are massive. The first 2 study guides are unlike anything else out there, and set her apart from the rest; but I cannot advise anyone to purchase part 3 unless you don't have any other resources.

I used Laura's CSET I and CSET II study guides to pass those tests -- both on the first attempt…read more The Guides were spot-on -- representative of the material found on the exams. Her detailed explanations are very helpful for gaining understanding and confidence, and her style of instruction is somehow calming. -- as if to say, "relax, this is not as hard as it might seem at first". I just ordered her guide for CSET III (Calculus) and am looking forward to diving in to it. I highly recommend Laura's study guides, which can be ordered from her website at: https://sites.google.com/site/laura4math/cset-study-guides_1?authuser=0

My son started tutoring with Alesha for a month now and it's helped him tremendously! We've noticed…read moreimprovement in the quality of his homework and test scores. He has confidence in his work now and his understanding of the subjects. The tutors are very friendly and knowledgeable. We were struggling at home as a family with homework and the tutoring sessions have really created a better experience for us all.

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Future's Academy really helped us out in a pinch! My daughter's school just wasn't working out for…read moreher in the middle of 6th grade so we decided to move her for the 2nd semester to Future's. COVID hit at the same time so she went straight to online learning and it worked brilliantly. The teachers were SO supportive of her that it helped to boost her confidence. The administration was very caring and followed up effectively when needed. They adapted the test taking and other "stressful" parts of online learning to match her personality and educational needs. I highly recommend the team here and am thankful we found them to help us during a difficult time.

I have had the pleasure of working directly with the math tutors and one thing that I can say with…read morecertainty is that they are very passionate about what they do. They really put the goals of the students first. There are many unique skills that are not covered very well in school, I call them accelerated learning techniques, all of which are practiced in abundance at the Math & Science Academy. Several of my friends have had their children get expert one on one tutoring with SoCal Math Academy, and have experienced dramatic increases in their grades. It's not a fluke, rather the process they use. As a child (many years ago!), I struggled with basic algebra for years, until I had the right teacher come along. He instilled in me the right way to learn mathematics, and from that point on, I transformed from a C grade student to straight A's in math. That helped me get through college and into a great job in the technology field. You'll agree with me that math, especially in a place like California, is a subject you must master if you desire to get into a highly sought after technical area. I am not bashing the SoCal school system by any means, the teachers are some of the hardest working, yet underpaid professions in the USA. Sometimes it's the slightest changes in the environment of HOW you learn for an individual student that makes all the difference. If you or your child, like I did, struggles in a traditional classroom setting, this may be your ticket to getting top grades in math. When you experience one of the tutor's classes, that is what you will experience - a different learning environment that leverages the individual learning styles of the students. I didn't mean to write such a long review, but as a parent and one who struggled with math as a child, I fully understand how valuable having a tutor can be and the HUGE difference it make - not just in math, but also in your career. You can use these same skills in many areas of your life. To the team at SoCal Math & Science Academy, I appreciate all that you do for our children, your absolute dedication and passion for this subject is simply unlike any other. Thank you!

Wow! I'm so glad I started my son's tutoring here. He is a junior in high school and taking…read moreAlgebra II. Not only have they helped him maintain his A in the class, but his SAT score has improved as well from the tutoring. He goes weekly and they are very accommodating when he needs extra help or extra days. I highly recommend Math & Science Academy and I believe their commitment to the students comes from a genuine and caring place that wants to see them succeed.

I hired Norma to tutor my 9th grader at Orchard Hills. Norma is super communicative, professional…read moreand detail oriented. She knew the curriculum my daughter was being taught and was able to jump in and help right away. She makes learning fun and keeps my child motivated.

Norma has been amazing for my daughter who struggles with math. She has concentrated on the most…read moreimportant and also makes it super easy to understand. Norma pays attention to my daughter's habits and makes math more digestible for her. Overall working with Norma my daughter has raised her math grade fast in her class!

Tammy was everything I could have asked for in a tutor--and more…read more She is encouraging, communicates beautifully, and is incredibly easy to schedule with. But what truly sets her apart is how deeply she cares. You can feel it in every session. Tammy was a tremendous support not only for my son as he prepared for the ACT, but also for me as we navigated the entire college application process together. Her guidance and positive energy made a stressful time feel so much more manageable. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work with Tammy again. She is, without question, the absolute best!

Tammy is very knowledgeable not only as a tutor but as an advisor about college goals. She's…read moreincredibly supportive and proactive, and checks in regularly during the tutoring sessions that I've had. She's patient and helped me persevere through every struggle I've had when preparing for the ACT test. Tammy is someone that I've looked up to ever since I started being under her tutelage in June 2025. I'm grateful and lucky to have had her as my first tutor, and I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor and a mentor!

Updated review:…read more It's a full three years since I signed up to work with Mr. Alemansour, and he's still the best of the best! My math grade has soared as a result of his teaching and because of him, I am able to fully understand the course content. Mr. Alemansour has helped me with Geometry, Algebra, and Statistics. He was a master of all. He is an attentive teacher who is reliable and flexible with scheduling. Most importantly, he is an incredible teacher.

There's few times I've experienced a service so good that I wish all businesses operated like that…read more Steve Alamasor at Academy of tutoring provides that service! We've used his math tutoring twice now for our son Gabriel. Once in high school for AP Statistics and Business Calculus at Utah Tech University. Both times we used his services Gabriel was struggling with a failing grade. By the end of each semester with tutoring his grades were improved to a B! Steve you're AMAZING and we look forward to using you in the future at the beginning of class this time!

Our tutor, Emily, has been with our family for the past nine months, and she has been such a…read morewonderful part of our toddler's early education. She has helped her make incredible progress with letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and other foundational skills, while always making learning feel engaging and age-appropriate. Emily is warm, patient, dependable, and consistently punctual. What we especially appreciate is her ability to strike the perfect balance between being sweet and nurturing while also providing just enough structure and discipline to keep a young child focused and learning. She understands how to challenge our daughter without overwhelming her, which is such an important skill when working with toddlers. We've been incredibly happy with the progress we've seen and feel very fortunate to have Emily as part of our daughter's early learning experience. We highly recommend her!

My 9th grader was struggling with accelerated geometry when I reached out to TutorNerds. The…read moreresponse was almost immediate and after a quick dialog, we were partnered with Jacky to meet with my son virtually. They've worked together 4 to 5 times per month for the past 3 months and his grade has improved to a B. Jacky made the material easy to understand and created practice questions to help prepare for tests. Working virtually versus in person provided the flexibility we needed and met the needs of our son. We are extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend TutorNerds and Jacky specifically to anyone who is struggling or needs additional help.

Greg was recommended by a friend of mine and at first I wasn't sure we would need him. My son had a…read moregreat GPA and very good SAT score, so we thought we could do all the college applications essays himself. Well, a month before he was supposed to submit his essays he decided that he did not like what he wrote and that it wasn't representing who he was. In a panic mode we contacted Greg to help. In just a month they were able to do an incredible common app essay and over 10 supplemental essays for all the EAs my son was sending out. In short 2 months my son was able to submit around 40 supplemental essays to various top 20 Engineering schools. Greg provided an amazing structure, accountability and results. It made the process so much easier and stress free, not only for my son, but also for us, the parents. And the best part of this process is, that it gave my son a much clearer picture of who he was, what he strengths are, he was able to grasp all his accomplishments from someone that has never met him before and it's not his relative. PARENTS this is HUGE for a teenager!!! We are early in the game but so far from the 2 universities that my son applied early to, with decisions by the end of the year, he was accepted to both. We can't wait to see where he ends up going! Thanks Greg, for all your help!

My daughter is currently in 10th grade, so we have a long journey ahead of us. We decided to hire…read moreGreg during the summer between 9th and 10th grade as the college app landscape has changed so drastically. He has helped us with some critical course selection choices. We will use him for ACT prep this summer as well as math tutoring. We know this is an area of strength for Greg, as tutoring was his prior career. Greg has a great demeanor. He is very approachable and he listens attentively. Greg provides balanced, fair, and honest feedback that leaves us realistic yet hopeful about college prospects. We feel so fortunate to have found an "all in one" tutor and college counselor who will guide us through these next few years.