Tutoring is not really a super exciting thing to review - that being said, as a parent that's…read moreexperienced good tutoring (ie: Higher Standards) and bad (they shall remain nameless), there's definately a difference. Higher Standards created an environment that allowed my daughter to learn effectively and actually show improvement (sounds like a pretty standard thing - but, there's the "other" place that didn't deliver). Convenience is also a factor they excell in - once, after my daughter left her books after a session, they showed up (after hours) to make sure I could get the books before school the next day. If your kids need tutoring - give them a call!

I went into Higher Standards' SAT course practically kicking and screaming. I wasn't convinced that…read morethey could increase my score enough to be helpful, and I really didn't want to buy into the College Board bureaucracy. However, when I arrived in class, Devon made learning about mundane grammar and mathematics into an entertaining experience through jokes and puns. I ended up enjoying the SAT class and got an almost 300 point increase on my score. This would not have been possible without the help of Devon and everyone else at Higher Standards.

Randy Klein of the Scotts Valley Tutoring Club had a huge impact on my son's life. As a high school…read moresophomore, my son was having trouble staying organized. For instance, he would sometimes complete his homework then forget to turn it in. Randy helped him get organized and work through some complicated problems in math and science, along with helping him cope with the general stress of high school. His GPA rose from 3.0 to 3.6 mainly because of Randy's help. My son is now a junior at Cal State Northridge and has been on the dean's list there three out of four semesters. He said, "The Tutoring Club's staff is great at making you feel at home. They work really hard to have a real relationship with everyone who goes there." I am grateful to Randy and his wife Pat for all they did for my son.

The Tutoring Club of Scotts Valley is an amazingly supportive and caring place of learning. My…read moredaughter has worked with different tutors for math, English and history. All of them have been experts in their subject area and were able to provide really individualized support. The group setting has actually been helpful to develop more independence. The owners of the tutoring club, Pat Perkins and Randy Kline, are two wonderful people who really want their students to succeed. I can highly recommend this tutoring center to all types of students - those who need extra support and those who want to excel.

My son (4th grader) has been going to Kumon in SV. He's been struggling a lot in the previous year…read more Now he likes to show off that he can finish his math problems before the class! I would highly recommend this location! You will get one on one instructions with Marvin (the owner) and get tips on quick/fastest way to solve math equations.

New Kumon tutoring is opened in Scotts Valley and they are OGCS vendor list now! Our two boys 5th…read moreand 2nd grader is taking Math & L.A class and I like about Kumon they help our kids to be come more independent study by give a home work to do as an important skill. ("Does Homework Really Help Students Learn? A conversation with a Wheelock researcher, a BU student, and a fourth-grade teacher-Bempechat: I think teachers assign homework in elementary school as a way to help kids develop skills they'll need when they're older--to begin to instill a sense of responsibility and to learn planning and organizational skills. That's what I think is the greatest value of homework--in cultivating beliefs about learning and skills associated with academic success. If we greatly reduce or eliminate homework in elementary school, we deprive kids and parents of opportunities to instill these important learning habits and skills. We do know that beginning in late middle school, and continuing through high school, there is a strong and positive correlation between homework completion and academic success."-https://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/is-homework-helpful/) Our kids are need it to have success in later adult life.. Since they been home schooling I never gave them a homework to do since they do the worksheets with them. I know if you give too much homework is backfire on the kids might hate it so you have to know your kids limit is vary important and Mr.Marwan & Mrs. Sarah the Onwers at Kumon in Scotts Valley constantly make adjustments on there homeworks and talking to our children to figuring out how to make most benefit for kids instead in success. They have rewards program for the kids and of course they are encouraged us to have some rewarding programs too so that way when they are done the home works at home little amount as they get done to be praised and give them a encouragement.

Liferaft Tutoring is a gift to parents and students alike. What an incredibly valuable…read moreorganization for any academic level, age student or subject. We were referred to Liferaft from a friend when my son came to me asking for help in finding a resource to tutor him through statistics. We had tried different independent tutors before and other organizations to no avail. We couldn't find a tutor that my son connected with or felt he could learn from. I contacted Liferaft immediately and heard back from its founder, Michael, right away. He assessed the situation and what resources my son needed. I was also coming to him very late in the game, less than five weeks away from finals. Michael matched us with an exceptional tutor on his team, a working teacher with a masters in education, within hours and we scheduled our first session. It was a match. Not only did Jen immediately start creating study guides for my son, but she reached out to his teacher, stayed on top of his progress and grades and stayed in contact with my son's teacher to find out the plan for the remainder of the semester. Jen kept me updated along with Michael and she checked in regularly. This group has incredible communication skills and are instantly responsive and reassuring to student and parent alike. My son was being taught without a text book or a structure for an outside resource to really be able to leverage. So, Liferaft ordered materials and the AP stats book to teach from. I quite honestly have never seen this type of effort from a tutor or tutoring firm before. They worked with him at their Scotts Valley location and several hours offsite in preparation for the final and the final projects and study guides. My son was able to hold his good grade with Jen and Michael's help and he actually learned a great deal from them. And, they helped me avoid a heart attack. I truly wish we would have discovered Liferaft years ago. The new Scotts Valley location is ideal for this district so don't wait to get your child engaged with this valuable resource as soon as possible. They make such a difference.

We have been taking our son for other 5 months now to see Michael and it has just been a blessing…read more First lesson, he didn't want to go. That was the only time :-) Now he wants to go see Michael since learning has become fun for him Michael is so good we are now trying to teach our kid in a similar way (more fun , less stress) we would give him 6 stars if we could

What an amazing experience. I'm firmly anti-woo woo, but went with an open mind. Now I like yoga!…read more The infinity tub was great for relaxing and socializing. Loved doing a nature walk alone. The food is AMAZING! So tasty and beautiful. The rooms are comfortable but made so that you leave them, get out and experience. I'd come back here tomorrow if I could. Please, take care of me again! The earl gray fog from the cafe is my new addiction! The only thing I didn't like was the sound bath, too loud and not my jam, but others liked it.

Deep hospitality is their motto and it couldn't be more accurate. A tremendous place to visit and…read morehas you longing to get it back on the calendar.

Simply the best. Michael was a literal life saver when we needed it. Brilliant in his style and…read moreconnection with kids of all ages to help them work hard and understand what they are doing. We moved over the hill but miss Michael every day!

Highly recommend for all parents of high school seniors!…read more My daughter was having trouble getting her college essays done. We were referred to Michael from his former client. I am so glad we scheduled! Michael has a great upbeat energy and positivity. Michael helped my nervous teen organize her thoughts and made the whole process fun while creating a quality product. Life Raft Tutoring fees are very reasonable.