Horrible school! I would not recommend your child to be educated at this institution. They have…read morelowered the standards and therefore many of the children are not performing at grade level standard. There is a huge disconnect and lack of communication from staff, and you will not be notified of major issues till last minute. My son's third grade teacher, Ms. Salinas has been absolutely one of the worst the worst teachers I have met. She's passive aggressive and fails to respond to messages. Instead of engaging in open, respectful communication, responses feel defensive, indirect, and unhelpful. It creates an uncomfortable environment where parent input is not taken seriously.

This school is doing there best to keep order and all the staff and children safe. But the parking…read moreis a nightmare they allow my school to park with the buses but the parents part there also and double park blocking cars.in and cut off other cars and drive fast speeding where children and parents walk, just wish someone would make these parent accountable for their actions and follow the rules would make pick up so much easier for everyone

Best school in El Cajon. We are truly fortunate our kid goes here.... especially considering the…read morealternative public school he would attend (and we own a home in a good neighborhood). Idc who you voted for (btw, we're democrats) or what God you pray to (btw, we're not religious).... we know a good school when we see one! Anyone who writes a negative review can take their kid to the low rated public school they live by. I mean...who writes negative reviews about schools!?!!??!! Unless you're paying for it! Charter schools are elective, and if you're unhappy with it, send your kids to the local public school, move, pay money for private school, or teach your kids yourself! Home school is an option if you think you can do better! Teachers are are under-paid and extremely undervalued. They take care of our kids for almost 8 hours a day...for free (well, almost...taxes pay). They try to educate our kids along with teaching them how to be responsible members of society. Even bad schools have good teachers.... who try and care! We previously had an issue with a teacher here and after sitting down with the principal, it promptly stopped. Our kid is almost in high school and has been attending lfcs since kindergarten. Lfcs provides a FREE and "private school like" education. Ik when my kid leaves in the morning he is learning something, safe, and well cared for. Ummm.... and the school rating is 10 out of 10....I mean really????

The best school and teacher out there my daughter loves it and I'm so glad she's attending this…read moreschool.

I have been using Ms. Susan tutoring services since 2019. First with my 8th grader who has special…read moreneeds and for the past year my oldest high schooler. Meeting her has been one of the greatest gifts, especially during the pandemic, she allowed my daughter to maintain and improve her reading level. She provides weekly assignments and progress reports. My daughters enjoy working with Ms. Susan, she is fabulous, patience with my children and reliable. I would highly recommend her services.

From the owner: With more than 15 years' experience tutoring English and English as a Second Language, I specialize…read morein evaluating my students' strengths and needs. I do my homework in preparing individual lesson plans that will help each student progress seamlessly in conjunction with his or her school curriculum. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education, Area of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and am capable of basic ASL. I am professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and motivated. Your satisfaction and learning are my priorities. Please feel free to contact my former students to hear how Susan Tutors' can help you read, write, and speak better in English. I also can help with organization of your response to assignments and test preparation.

I've been attending Rosie's classes since over two years now. If my Spanish is not "perfect", it's…read moresolely due to my lack of focus. Rosie's classes are efficient and fun. Course books are very good, additional reading material is well selected to be educational, beyond just language aspect, and her class is always animated w/ discussions on various topics (in Spanish of course). The sequence of topics & reviews adapted to keep (my) grammar & vocabulary afloat. For those of you interested in discovering Mexico, the bonus part is all sorts of events organized by Rosie, including fiestas, frequent trips to Baja and more. I had no idea how lucky I was when I picked the Saber Center a few years back.

From the owner: Spanish language education. Spanish language tutoring…read more Spanish for children.

We're so happy to have found Die Rasselbande! Our daughter started here when she was 2 years old…read moreand attended for 4 years - she is now at Albert Einstein Academy. Our son is currently in his 3rd year and loves school. I can't say enough about what a nurturing environment the director, Martina, and the teachers create. The director and all the teachers are native German speakers and it is an immersion school, but they also are fluent in English and it's easy for parents and non-German-speaking kids first starting out to communicate with them. German is my second language and I've been trying to teach our kids the language at home so I'm grateful that they can hear native speakers, and bonus, I also get to practice my German in this new community. The teachers constantly amaze us with their endless energy, enthusiasm, and how much they cared about their students. The teaching philosophy at the school is play-based, as is common in Germany/Europe and becoming popular here. Our son is the happiest when he comes home with grass stains or Matsch from playing all day in the mud kitchen. The teachers really treat all children with respect and interact with them at their developmental stage. We receive weekly emails with updates on what they're teaching the kids, what songs they are learning, and pictures. Parent involvement is welcomed, and this school truly creates a community, from playdates, carpooling, last-minute child care, camping, and continued friendships at Albert Einstein Academy. Our daughter often says she misses Die Rasselbande and the nice thing is that alumni are always invited to school events and kept in the loop. Martina runs an efficient school and facilitates Parent Teas after drop-off, Parent Nights to get to know the school, and educational evening sessions for parents. She is often seen in the classrooms helping out and getting to know all the students. Some of the things that I love the most are the fun cultural events like St. Martin's Day/Lantern Walk, Halloween/Trunk or Treat, St Nikolaus Day, Karneval, and Mayfest. Die Rasselbande is everything we could have hoped for from an engaging and educational preschool!

If you are looking for a play based preschool where your family is part of a community of caring…read more and experienced teachers, engaged parents and a fun environment for your child to develop and thrive look no further! As a bilingual household ( German/English) it was important to me that my children besides being in a German speaking environment , also experiencing German traditions like St Martins Lantern Walk, Saint Nicholas Day, Karneval etc that I grew up with in Germany. I'm the owner of a bilingual daycare and highly recommend to all families aging out of my program to continue with Rasselbande!

Deutsch mit Silke macht sehr Spaß indeed! When I first…read moredecided to learn German 6 months ago, I was convinced I would never understand the complexities of the language . Then I found Silke! A master of her craft, always smiling, Silke's warm,friendly demeanor is contagious. Silke knows how to conduct her classes so you leave feeling like you have been wonderfully challenged, supported, entertained, encouraged and improved. Now with a strong understanding of the grammar and structure, I am able to form sentences and sing in German! Yay! I will continue to study with Silke because I can see how quickly she has helped me improve! I recommend Silke to anyone curious about learning German. She is the best!!!! Viel Spaß!

Silke conducts rather expensive classes, and is a native speaker and strong German grammarian. Her…read moreteaching skills appear to be limited to correction, and that was often mean and offensive. After searching for a local German class for conversation, I tried Silke's, but left in discomfort after just 6 of 10 classes. She made judgements and personal comments on students (appearance, background) and asked questions about their home and personal life, which she used later in criticism and nasty, be- littleling comments in the guise of teaching German! Fun in the class was generally what she made of you. Her negative commentary escalated when a student was absent from class or from 'treffin', a supposedly voluntary activity . Her teaching method involved joy at pitying students (schadenfreude) as a supposed motivator. Perhaps this is her attorney training, but it caused the class to be very cautious in responding to her and inhibited exchange. She has her pet students also (oddly, not based on ability), and this tended to polarize class interaction. The class is held in a small room off her foyer that holds 5-6 people and becomes overheated quickly. She shouts when excited during instructing and correcting students, and this felt more like a prosecutor's interrogation than a class. This class is a price-premium, classical European experience from a former century. The teaching method relies strongly on manipulation and intimidation. Perhaps, it requires more than a teacher's ego to instruct effectively? Caveat Emptor....

I am so happy I found Academy of Play…read more My older child was graduating from another facility when I had my baby who needed alternative options. After all, as parents, the hardest decision to make is who to trust your baby with. Most tend to stay with what they know, because it's comfortable and proven to be safe even if it doesn't fit each child you have as perfectly as the last. Fortunately for my family, we found the best fit. The fit being Academy of Play. The teachers are all caring, emotionally attentive, and tuned in with each child as if they were their own. The documentation, updates throughout the day, regular photos, lesson plans, and development assessments are comforting and reassuring that my baby is well taken care of. The staff is not lazy when it comes to speaking with the children. Your child will fully be immersed in Spanish. There is no bias if the child does not come from a native Spanish speaking environment or if the child does not have a Hispanic/Spanish/Latin background. The classrooms are bright, clean, and filled with tons of art. There is always an instructor led activity and the school invites families to attend musicals, art shows, and more. The chances to be involved especially the parent/teacher meetings regardless of age does ease a lot of mom guilt I tend to have due to needing to work long hours some days. All children are welcomed and loved. I could not speak more highly of the program.

We have had a wonderful experience at this daycare and highly recommend it. The teachers are…read morecaring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. Our son is happy when we drop him off, excited to see his teachers and friends, and is constantly learning new things. We appreciate the safe, nurturing environment and the excellent communication from the staff. We feel very fortunate to have found such a great place for our family.

I am really impressed with this passionate team of instructors and educators. They truly care about…read moreconnecting people to resources and opportunities for learning. It's an honor to work with them.

From the owner: At TEFC, our core purpose and commitment are to bring cultural understanding to people across…read moreinternational borders. We believe that the best way to achieve that is by nurturing dedicated educators and cultural advocates, and supporting them to the fullest extent at every step of their journey. We offer: - TEFL/TESOL certificates: English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) teacher certification courses in partnership with TEFL.org; 120 hours online, 20 in-classroom hours starting at $330 per course. - A dedicated Cultural Ambassador program that includes an internationally-recognized TEFL/TESOL certification and job placement in Japan, South Korea, China, or elsewhere - ESL lessons & foreign language group classes and tutoring; including conversation, business English, accent reduction and English for special purposes Learn how to become a professional instructor and teach English abroad with us!

If you have any hesitancy about hiring a tutor when your child is struggling with reading--don't…read more I was the parent of a student who was pushed through elementary school despite clear signs of a learning disability. Later, my daughter was diagnosed with severe dyslexia in 5th grade. She was also a COVID student, which caused her to fall even further through the cracks. Needless to say, I didn't sleep for days, constantly worrying about her future and her low reading level. Then I came across a tutor named Jeanie Ross, "The Singing Teacher." Not only is she a former teacher, but she is also a specialist in working with students with dyslexia. I gave her a call, and she immediately reassured me that my daughter would be able to read at grade level--it would just take time and patience. Jeanie was not only incredible at what she does--she was a true blessing to both my daughter and me. She transformed my daughter into a confident reader. Today, my daughter is in 9th grade, earning straight A's, and most importantly, she believes in herself. I'm not saying it was easy, or that my daughter doesn't still have to work hard--but now she understands how her brain works and how to be successful in her learning. When Jeanie told us she believed my daughter was ready to move forward without tutoring, I was anxious and nervous. But she reassured me--and she was right. I cannot express the dedication Jeanie showed my daughter. She wanted her to succeed just as much as I did. She is truly a blessing and an incredible teacher. You will not be disappointed if your child is tutored by Ms. Jeanie Ross, "The Singing Teacher."

Before we met Jeannie our son was struggling and discouraged with his reading. He felt like there…read morewas something wrong with him which broke my heart. We found Jeannie and instantly knew she was the perfect fit for our son. Through all of her techniques she kept our son engaged through his lessons. He never once complained about his tutoring sessions and even wanted to continue through the summer! Jeannie went above and beyond teaching our son and giving him resources to help him read that will last a lifetime. We are so thankful we met her and 100% believe Jeannie is an amazing tutor. Make the investment in your child's life and I promise you won't regret it!