As a nurse, I see how their methods help connect the dots for children, teens and even adults.  So…read moremuch has evolved in neuroscience and what we now know about brain development and the ability to make new mental connections in the brain. Up until recently, we didn't know the brain could lack development in the pathways, which are like roadblocks. And our children developed around those roadblocks. However, science proves we can go back and repair the undeveloped neuro-pathways at any age. I was referred here by a family member who shared about Brain Boost Academy's unique innovative methods which help people who lack certain early neuro-developmental sequences, which affect attention, learning and daily home life. I know how difficult it is to have a bright child that is very over-active like a little tornado with a short-attention span. I couldn't keep up with him and had to keep him busy to keep him out of trouble. I learned that with an evaluation, the deficits could be identified and treated specifically and that it would require a developmental one on one program. Seeing the progress before and after has made me a believer. I saw multiple results of how the program works. I wish Brain Boost Academy was available to everyone everywhere!

Karyn and her team at Brain Boost are AMAZING! Brain Boost is not just for kids or adults with…read morediagnosed disorders or learning disabilities. Brain Boost can help anyone realize their full potential! My son was flying under the radar at school, not doing poorly enough to catch anyone's attention. I knew he could do better, and we were struggling with behaviors at home. Now his school work is improving and we don't struggle so much at home. We began seeing results about a quarter of the way through his program and he continues to improve each week. I am so thankful that we found Brain Boost!

Rae is professional, compassionate and insightful. She helped us find just the right match for both…read moreof our kids. Just yesterday my son was feeling behind in his Algebra 2 class and she went out of her way to find us a tutor for that very same evening. Amazing!! She works with a wide range of tutors so scheduling is never a problem. My kids actually look forward to meeting with their tutor.

From the tutor side: Rae has provided me with an incredible…read moreemployee experience. She has helped me connect with multiple amazing families in the Santa Barbara area and I have enjoyed tutoring immensely. Her organization is off the charts, and I am never left feeling in the dark or unsure about my job. Her work has permitted me to have amazing work moments like students who initially were struggling with math finding that they were starting to actually enjoy their homework and assignments. And recently, a student who was a bit lost in their math class scored the highest test grade in her class! I highly HIGHLY recommend Leading Edge Tutors, both from the student and tutor perspectives.

I cannot say enough about SB Tutoring and my son's incredible tutor, Hannah. From the start, SB…read moretutoring has provided nothing short of stellar and exceptional service. The staff that I have interacted with are all incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Hannah started out helping my son with English and reading comprehension. I am very impressed with the structure of the sessions. Hannah doesn't wait for my son to come with questions. She is already familiar with the school's curriculum and books that he is reading. She has questions and exercises for my son to work on that are directly related to what he's doing in school. Recently, she also started helping him with his math class that is now being taught at an accelerated pace due to the anticipation of returning back to campus in person. The amount of new information is overwhelming now that it's being taught at twice the normal speed. Hannah is incredibly knowledgeable of algebra and geometry and has helped my son immensely. Every session ends with a short virtual meeting with me of a summary of what they covered and homework assignments she has given my son to complete. A follow up email is also sent with this information. To sum up Santa Barbara Tutoring in one word: outstanding. I am very happy and it is well worth the money for the 90 minute weekly sessions. My son is now much more confident with his skills in English. He's always been an "A-/B+"student in English. But, it has been a struggle with many tears and virtual office visits with his teachers. He is now earning an "A" in class with much more ease and understanding. Thank you SB Tutoring!

Awesome tutoring center with helpful tutors! Their private tutoring sessions for the SAT/ACT were…read moreextremely beneficial in helping me to prepare for the test, as I saw a significant improvement in my test scores. The tutors are friendly and provide valuable test-taking tips and strategies. Would HIGHLY recommend anyone who is studying for the SAT or ACT to use their services.

Love Tutoring Club the staffs and teachers are awesome!!! They help my children follow up directly…read morewith my child. I see huge improvements in grades. Love the follow up on checking grades they take a personal care with my children!! Amanda the director is a huge instrumental from begin to end!!! Couldn't do this without Amanda 's support. My kids been going from freshman year thru senior year!!! My last child is JR this year!!! Thank you so much for making my life easy!! Worth every penny!!! Brigette

Let me just say, I have seen my 13 year old son, consistently get honor roll since he started in…read moreAugust 2024!!! He is confident with school. Amanda, the director is such a sweetheart and amazing! She has always answered all my questions. The staff at this location, helpful, friendly!!! Thank you!

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!

I've been taking both my daughters to Kumon for several months now and couldn't be happier! My…read moreyounger daughter has soared with her reading! We came in at about a kindergarten level and have seen her fluency and speed literally soar. My eldest daughter has gone from using her fingers to count and subtract to having those memorized and now working on two digit multiplication. I couldn't be more happy with this process. It has your child working on their subject 7 days a week but for only about 30 min or less. This helps them master the subject so I make sure to allow the time even on our busiest days.

My son was evaluated by Mrs Adams during a summer break. When I, the primary custodial parent,…read morecontacted her to request testing feedback and credential information she agreed to send all requested. Months later, no information has ever been sent despite my many email and messages. To date, I have no idea of the process my son experienced nor do I possess the results of this "testing". Use caution if in a co-parenting situation.

My review is WAY overdue. We've been with Tutorific since December of 2019 and today is May 1st,…read more2025. Our kids start Tutorific at age 4 and continue until they begin 1st grade. There is no magic time, it's what we have decided is right for our kids. We utilize the reading program. Our oldest son, Evan ultimately worked on math too. He was in kindergarten via Zoom and struggled a bit. His tutor, Will started helping with the math and then all was good!!! Evan is currently in 4th grade. Our oldest daughter, Grace loved coming and playing the games with Matt. Playing games is one of many ways Tutorific teaches kids. She still asks me to play the reading games with her from time to time. Grace currently in 1st grade. Our 4.5 year old, Joey reads with the owner, Matt twice a week. He's in preschool and can easily sound out 6 letter words. Joey reads over 400 words by sight. Tutorific has a reward system in place. You reach certain milestones and go to the "PRIZE WALL!" Joey adores the prize wall. A reward system really helps Joey stay on track. It's amazing having kids that can read at such a young age. Our baby, Olivia can be found playing with toys and running around the Tutorific lobby twice a week while big brother, Joey is strengthening his reading skills. She'll start in a few years! I took screenshots of facebook posts my wife or I have posted over the years. I have so many wonderful things to say, I don't know what to write. I decided sharing our personal posts written for our family and friends would give you the best bird's eye view of how much we love Tutorific. We are moms who have feel like Tutorific is more than a place to help kids with homework. They have helped our kids learn to read but more importantly they helped our kids LOVE reading. A gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime. Matt and his staff are absolutely amazing.

We've been with Tutorific for about two years now, and I can't say enough good things. My eldest…read moreson who struggles with focusing and reading has been getting school help with his tutor, Dario, and the difference is incredible. Dario has been so patient with him, helping him stay focused and making learning feel manageable and positive. Even more amazing, my youngest son (who is just 4 years old) is learning how to read after I watched the progress of his brother. He usually has a hard time going to regular school or childcare, but somehow he absolutely loves going to tutoring and is always excited to bring his work box. He loves that Mr. Mat plays reading games and makes learning fun. The encouragement and connection they build with the kids make such a huge difference. We are so grateful to have found this place. They also moved to a new facility down the street which looks great. There is a comfortable sitting area and also a bonus yard for parents or students to sit for fresh air and greenery. Definitely recommend this place.

I love Karen and her staff. Words cannot explain how much gratitude I have for Door of Hope. My two…read moresons were really struggling in reading in their First grade and Third grade. For a year, their teachers highly recommended Door of Hope, but I was skeptical and I really didn't want to adjust my schedule. As time went on, they were failing. I thought I could do my own research and teach them myself, but that never happened. At the beginning of this year, I decided that I had no choice. In order for my sons to succeed and improve their self confidence, I had to give Door of Hope a try. Thank God we did. Within a few months, their reading level increased by grade levels. My boys were so confident in reading. They even improved in comprensión and math. I really hope that if you were like me, you give Door of Hope a chance. The education and help is priceless. This is the best gift you can do for your child and for their future. I know it is for my family.

My son really struggled with his reading, so much so that he looked upon books with utter disdain…read more Karen and her team at Door of Hope Learning Center engendered within him a love of reading by equipping him with the skills needed to truly enjoy reading. Door of Hope gave my son the gift of literacy and his mother and I are truly grateful.

I cant say enough about how amazing they are! My girls worked with Wendy and then Cassie. And they…read moremade amazing progress over the summer. We will definitely be return clients. They go above and beyond, and their hourly fee is very reasonable!

My wife and I have seen such a positive change in our son's confidence in reading after the summer…read moreprogram and the additional past 3 months. We feel comfortable saying that Wendy and Darin have opened our son to reading for fun as well as at school. Big thanks to the entire team at Erb Tutoring Services.