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 kids went to SCLC many summers and Malika and her team have been absolutely amazing. They are so…read morecaring, and attentive to the kids...they were my daughter's favorite camp and she couldn't wait to see them again each year. I can highly recommend Santa Cruz Learning Center!!

Locals, teaching locals! Thank you for always going above and beyond for the our children.read more

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

If you're looking for a tutor in the Rio Del Mar/Aptos area, then definitely check this place out…read more My little brother has been coming here for 2-3 years for help with different subjects, and has made a TON of progress all over his report cards. Not only did Kona and the tutors help my brother out with homework, but they made a big difference in his confidence and how he approaches his school work. By that, I mean that he's no longer afraid to ask questions and make sure he's 100% clear on the material. He's learned a lot of great studying habits and skills that the public school system failed to teach him. My family is SO grateful for Kona and her amazing team of tutors. They are always polite, knowledgeable, and they're more than willing to work with your busy after-school schedule!

From the owner: Academic Aptos is a homework-based tutoring center. We focus on individual needs to help students…read morewok through the areas in which they struggle. By tailoring our programs to compliment the student's classroom curriculum and through teaching effective study skills, we help students improve their grades and boost their confidence. We offer subject-specific tutoring for students at any level. Students may come in to get ahead, for some extra help outside the classroom, or to catch up with material when they've fallen behind. Assistance with organizational and study skills is always incorporated into every session. We match student with their personal tutor based not only on their subject needs and schedule, but also on their interest and personality. We have highly trained staff of undergraduate and graduate students who specialize in a wide variety of academic skills.

I needed to master some math skills in order to advance my career so I tutored with Ben Halpern…read more Math has never been my strong suit and I am not a very enthusiastic student, but Ben was patient and able to start the lessons at my level. While other tutors simply walked me through the material, Ben taught me how to think about math concepts and principles, which gave me a fresh perspective. For someone like me, that's saying a lot!! Highly recommended and very affordable.

From the owner: Retired mathematics professor, ready to help you learn mathematics, physics and computer…read moreprogramming for high school and college courses and exams. Well-qualified, patient, and helpful. Individualized tutoring can make all the difference in your success - I can see where you are hitting a snag in your progress and we can work from there. Are you an adult student independently studying mathematics, physics, or computer science to further your professional development and/or personal interest? In addition to tutoring college and high school students, I have worked with several adult students with towards their own specific educational goals, to their great satisfaction. I retired as a full professor of mathematics (Indiana University) after teaching at UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Indiana University. I returned to California and worked for years as a Software Engineer/Scientist at Apple, AutoDesk, and various biotech companies - on computer graphics, CAD, macro molecule 3D modeling, biotechnology algorithm development and machine learning, and software innovation for multivariate analysis. I have tutored and taught since I was a freshman in high school. I enjoy teaching and have put a lot of thought into how we learn. I would like to help you learn and thrive in your studies. I charge $50/hour.