My high school son has been working with Chloe since Jan. 2018, dealing primarily with language and…read moreexecutive functioning skills. She has been a critical component to my son's academic progress and self-confidence. Her knowledge and experience has also helped us to finesse IEP goals to better suit his challenges. Although she has relocated, we have been able to continue sessions through Skype that are still equally effective. I can tell Chloe really cares about my son and goes the extra mile to best serve his needs. Expertise and compassion make Chloe an incredible asset to my son's team. I highly recommend her!

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Chloe and Molly. I initially met Chloe because she was in…read morecharge of conducting an Independent Evaluation for my son via LBUSD. Chloe was always responsive and really pushed for the evaluation to be reviewed in its entirety. During my son's IEP meeting, Chloe stood-up for my son in a way that brought tears to my eyes. It is rare to find people who are as dedicated to their profession, but that also genuinely care about the population that they serve. Because of her dedication and support during the IEP process, I decided to have my son attend speech therapy with Language and Literacy Group--even though we live far away, and our insurance does not cover these services. In the 3.5 months that my son has been attending therapy with Chloe and Molly, he has made noticeable progress in the way he expresses himself and his desire to communicate more with peers and his family. I will forever be grateful for their support and for being a part of my son's development and growth.

As a therapist, I work with many families who feel overwhelmed navigating the school system. It…read moreoften shows up as anxiety, frustration, and even self-doubt, parents wondering if they're missing something or not advocating "correctly." Most just aren't given clear guidance on what to ask for or what their child is actually entitled to. What stands out to me about Rise is how parents are supported in really understanding what's happening and how to advocate in a way that feels realistic and manageable. Having a clear plan and next steps takes a process that can feel chaotic and makes it more actionable. Another strength working with Rise is that April has firsthand experience working within the school system, meaning she understands how things actually function behind the scenes and can guide families in a way that's well-informed and practical. If you're feeling stuck or unsure where to begin with the IEP and 504 process, Rise provides the kind of support that can help you feel more confident and less alone in navigating it.

I should've hired April sooner. I consider myself a reasonable, educated parent and a decent…read moreadvocate for my child. But after years of navigating IEPs and constantly feeling like my concerns were never fully heard and being minimized, I was worn down. Over time, I started speaking up less. Even when I knew the legalities of IEP's fairly well, the constant pushback from school made me quieter, exhausted, and more willing to accept decisions. I was tired of fighting for nothing and eventually gave in. But this year, when a simple request to help my child turned into something far bigger than it ever needed to be, I finally realized I needed support. April was incredibly knowledgeable about IEPs and helped identify additional testing my child needed, what was missing from the current IEP, and what should be added moving forward. But beyond her knowledge, what mattered most to me was that she truly listened. She took the time to get to know both me and my child so we could walk into the meeting aligned and prepared as a team. You'll read plenty of reviews about her expertise, which are true. But for me, the most valuable part was having someone who genuinely heard and believed me. April took the time to listen because she knew where I was coming from and genuinely cared. Just having her next to me during our meetings made me trust my own voice again as well. Because she was more than just an advocate, April felt like a true teammate, and that made all the difference.

We have been bringing both our daughters to the Merrill Education Center for several years. Both of…read moretheir reading and math proficiency has accelerated and they have much more confidence in the classroom. During this recent distance-learning time, both Lynn and Nicole have really helped us supplement the online learning. Both girls reading and math scores have continued to increase, during these uncertain and chaotic times of online/homeschooling. My wife and I both highly recommend the Merrill education center.

During 2020 it became clear that both of my grandchildren would need help as we would homeschool…read morethem during the first year of the pandemic. Neither child knew how to read at the time. They were 8 and 6, and really needed help. With her knowledge and patience, Lynne Merrill began to work with them, and within the year they were both reading, above grade level! The programs that Lynne uses WORK, and along with her kind approach, the children had great success. Nicole Dudley also worked with them years ago, and has been tutoring both of them in math this year, making such a difference in their confidence and skills. She is also so kind and inspiring, and just a fantastic teacher! When I was a child, I wished for a tutor, especially for math, but we couldn't afford . Today I am so happy to give the gift of Lynne and Nicole to my grandchildren, and watch them flourish! I highly recommend Merrill Education Center, and I am beyond grateful for the help they continue to give to all of their students! Laura

Ms. Kimberly is the best educational therapist anyone could hope to find. She is smart, patient,…read moreand engaging. She can pinpoint a student's specific needs in no time. Then, she always knows the best approach to use to teach the child. She expects the best from every student, and she gets it. With Ms. Kimberly, your child will realize tremendous progress so quickly, you'll be amazed. I have known her for many years, and I have never found an educational therapist better than her.

Both of our daughters have gained so much confidence since attending this tutoring center, and…read morewe've also seen clear academic improvement. The tutors are patient, supportive, and really take the time to help each student understand the material. Our kids feel encouraged and capable, which has made a big difference. We're very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend this center.

My 1st grader has been attending the tutoring center for a few months now and the level he is…read morestudying here is surprising. I reviewed the materials he is solving, and it's definitely ahead of what I thought he was capable of. He was writing letters in mirrors images pretty recently, but the stuff in the workbook here that he was reading and writing reminded me of PSAT (for those old enough to remember those) . Of course, to do these, he needs attention and guidance from a teacher at a much lower ratio than what we can get from school, and here, it's kept at about 2 students per teacher. Being a fidgety flighty 6 yr old boy (hopefully normal?) I don't know how much he learns in his school class of 26 kids and I don't have the skills to teach him myself so I started sending him here for professional help twice a week to make sure he doesn't fall behind. Looks like mission is being accomplished so far! And most importantly, he enjoys learning here, which made it part of our weekly routine now. They offer a free assessment, where the student takes a test and they come back with analysis on the student's level and recommendations. It's a nice computer printout that Mr. Chow goes over with you. And then you can decide to enroll or not, and how often to attend and what times you'd like. It was a nice way to get started, as well as probably the first time I got my child assessed on anything. Thankfully he tested slightly above his grade level, but upon examining the questions, I did notice it would've resulted differently had we not done a few reading sessions on our own just the week prior to the assessment, as the vocab tests were specific. So it's not perfect, but still a really useful experience for the child and the parent!

Volunteering at 9 Dots was the most rewarding experience I've ever had thanks to the great staff,…read morehardworking students, and fun curriculum. One thing that makes 9 Dots stand out from other service/tutoring programs is its focus on STEM learning. Helping the students learn to code, build robots, make stop-motion animation videos (and so much more) and watching them apply their creativity to technology was truly incredible. I would highly recommend 9 Dots to anyone looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and work closely with kids in a fun and supportive environment :)

9 Dots is an amazing addition to the Hollywood community. I've been volunteering there for the last…read moretwo years, and I've enjoyed every moment. The staff is kind and helpful, the facility is beautiful, and most importantly, the students that come are eager to learn and happy to be there. It's incredibly rewarding to get to know each of the kids on an individual level and watch them grow. I look forward to many more years of service at 9 Dots!

Amazing center!! I received help for my college essays here, and was successfully able to get into…read moreevery UC I applied to (including UCLA and UC Berkeley) as well as USC. Would really recommend coming here if you're looking to receive help on your college essays, both for freshman and transfer applicants. They'll also give you some college advising as well and some tips to enhance your overall college application.

UPDATE WORST COLLEGE/ACT ASSISTANCE EXPERIENCE (ONCE AGAIN)…read more As I complete my college career, I am confident that Edupro has not provided ANY positive effect towards my career. Not only is the service crazy expensive, the resources that they provide are not up to date. I will admit the teachers there are cool and helpful, but I truly wish that they belonged to a different place. The college service is definitely not worth it, and I hope to help others to not make the wrong decision I made. (You know the ratings here are fake when all of them are 5 stars)

I just happened upon Pro Barber college. This was a perfect place to take Dad to get a haircut. $9…read morefor men $14 for women, they also do coloring. There were plenty of students ready to take on a client when we walked in. Dad was immediately directed to a chair and met his barber. Payment is due prior to the start of service. It took about 30-40 minutes. Dad's barber was friendly. I will definitely be bringing Dad back here when he is in need of another haircut.

Good place to get a haircut. I walked in and was immediately greeted and shown a chair / my student…read morebarber. I haven't had a real haircut at a shop in years so I was unfamiliar with the guard sizes / terminology. The teacher and student made sure to take their time to get exactly what I wanted. The teacher was supervising and answered any of the students questions. The hair cut took around 30- 45 minutes which is not a bad time at all considering I would wait 45 minutes just to see a barber at other "official" shops. The cut was $9 and I tipped the student $6 as I was very satisfied. This place is clean, has young passionate barbers, and good prices.

This place is amazing. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. You walk in the front door and…read moreimmediately greeted with a hello and a smile. Explain the process of getting prepared for your exam. Quiet and clearly kept looking nice. Black owned.

Very distracting system set up as it's tiny size of room with full of people …read more.. The each desk is so tiny and chair is too uncomfortable..

So grateful I found this company. Turned stressful evenings of homework with 2 boys into peaceful…read moreevenings we all looked forward to.

Joseph Tillotson has been instrumental in getting my son to learn and understand pre-calculus. He…read moreis committed in ensuring his students are learning the material and is consistent in his teaching method. You cannot go wrong with hiring Joseph. Worth the investment!!