Mike is supportive, student friendly, and flexible while maintaining structure that is really built…read morearound the needs of the student. He assessed my child, and built a tutoring program built to address his specific needs. My son really enjoyed working with him, and Mike made learning math fun and accessible for him. As a parent, I've found Mike extremely warm, friendly and easy to work with. I would DEFINITELY recommend him, and really appreciate his approach to to the work. Mike can definitely help :)

Mike has tutored my daughter in math for several years. I had hired other tutors who were not very…read moreeffective, in large part because they never built the right foundation with my daughter. I didn't really fault them because she's always been reticent with adults. After those experiences, it was amazing to watch Mike almost instantly connect with her. He just has a very easy way with kids (and adults). I can't even pretend to understand Mike's techniques, but he is able to identify the areas needing work and craft a path forward that is productive and painless. More recently, Mike began assisting with English, a specialty of his. This has been great because he can help with whatever is more pressing that week. He manages to do it all with a big heart and a big smile. Mike has really transformed how homework gets done in our house and I can't thank him enough. Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend him without the slightest reserversation. Just don't try to take my weekly slot! :)

Mathnasium has been one of the best investments I've made in a long time. My 8th grader asked for…read moremath tutoring, so I scheduled the free assessment. During registration I noticed they offered a free sibling assessment too, so I signed up my 4th grader as well. The assessment was thorough and clearly laid out each of my daughters' strengths and areas for growth, along with an individualized learning plan and an anticipated timeline for improvement. My oldest tested below grade level (which wasn't a surprise after an ineffective 6th grade math year), and my youngest tested close to grade level but still had room to learn more efficient techniques. I almost put it off because of the price and the time commitment, but my girls loved it right away--whether it's because they love math or because of the prize incentives, I'm not even sure. Either way, they begged me to enroll them, and I'm so glad I listened. The instructors are knowledgeable, relatable, and supportive. I also appreciate that they provide session write-ups, and the kids earn stars as they master content. Once they fill their star card, they get to spin a prize wheel (and the prizes are actually good). A huge highlight for us was the individualized support my 8th grader received while preparing for her high school placement exam. Neha wasn't initially familiar with the test, but once I showed her the book and the types of questions, she customized my daughter's learning plan to focus on exactly what she needed. That extra support made a real difference--my daughter's confidence going into the exam was noticeably stronger. One honest note: 10 sessions a month is a lot, so I recommend getting everyone's buy-in before committing. But the environment is welcoming, they have snacks, they make learning math fun, and it honestly saves me time and stress after a long day when homework would otherwise turn into a battle. When I asked my oldest if it's worth it, she said, "Yes, absolutely." She's not only learning new concepts--she's retaining them and solving problems faster, and the confidence boost alone has been worth it.

Neha does a fantastic job as director/owner of Mathnasium San Leandro. My son was lucky enough to…read moreget a founder's spot which is an incredible value in itself. Most importantly he is progressing in his math skills and the reward system they have in place keeps him motivated to do more math. He loves Mathnasium! We've tried Mathnasium in Fremont and had a short experience at the Alameda location, however, the experience at the San Leandro location has been so much better! Neha did the initial assessment with my son and she thoroughly explained the process of how Mathnasium assesses where the student falls short and works to fill those gaps with their curriculum. Although my son has always been advanced in math, he struggled with some concepts last year and Mathnasium has been doing an awesome job helping him catch up and continue going forward. It's a great concept that I wish existed for reading/writing skills. I've been meaning to write this review because my son loves coming to Mathnasium, the instructors are great, and Neha communicates his progress with reports on a regular basis. The atmosphere feels better here than Fremont and Alameda which felt very restrictive. In San Leandro, there are math games/toys for the students to enjoy, they play light music in the background, and they have snacks every now and then too. They've hosted a parents night out, which we couldn't make, but hope to join next time. Overall, the vibe here is definitely a learning atmosphere, but with some bits of fun to make it feel like it's not school. I highly recommend Mathnasium San Leandro to students needing extra support with math and those who are advanced looking for more challenges.

Matt Pickup is an amazing tutor for any social science and history/government related courses. He…read moreconstantly went above and beyond, even emailing me constantly with last minute personalized tips the night before my APUSH exam. He helped me go from getting my first bad semester grade in AP World first semester to getting an A the 2nd semester and a 5 on the exam. He was so good that i went back to him for APUSH, helping me score straight As and a 5 on that exam as well. He personally asked me what I needed specifically to improve and gave me tons of practice resources that we went through together and i got so used to the exam question types that It helped me with every other AP I've taken since then. He truly cares about his students!

Terrible experience with Nisha and Blaine who practically sabotaged my child preparation for SAT…read more Super unreliable operation - promise a lot and don't even show up to scheduled meetings - terrible!!

When I was first looking into pre-school programs for my daughter to be involved in it was a bit…read moreoverwhelming! We tried two other schools before but my daughter did no enjoy them. There was even one she begged and cried never to go back to. We found Northern Lights School thru a family friend and she absolutely loves it! There are morning she doesn't want to get out of bed like so many kids! But the moment I say "it's okay, you can just stay home with mommy", She jumps out of bed and starts getting ready. My child has flourished over the last year that she has attended and I plan to stick with them as long as they continue to instill the confidence and happiness that is present in my daughter about learning.

My experience with Northern Light School was extremely disappointing. After removing my child and…read moreenrolling them in another private school, I could clearly see how academically behind my child was. The difference in curriculum, expectations, homework, and preparation was obvious. For a private school, the product does NOT match the price tag. The curriculum did not compare to what my child receives now. Homework was poor, and I often felt like I had to teach my own child at home. Parents should not pay private-school tuition and still have to teach the curriculum themselves. There is a serious lack of transparency. Parents should be able to see student work, testing scores, academic progress, and meaningful statistics. Conferences and Back to School Night provided very little substance. Parents should not have to guess where their child stands academically or be discouraged from seeing what is happening in classrooms. I also had concerns about teachers being mean or treating children poorly behind closed doors. When concerns were raised, I felt administrators made excuses, defended the behavior, and ignored the concerns. Constructive criticism was not welcomed, and I felt administration and teachers became defensive instead of working with me and became very unprofessional, to the point not speaking and other administrators acting in same rude manner! There were also inconsistent school-wide rules and expectations. I strongly disagreed with the school's approach to ADHD and neurodivergence. From my experience, there was too much emphasis on pushing the idea of neurodivergence and encouraging children to question whether they were neurodivergent. Children should be supported without being pushed toward a label or agenda. I also felt Northern Light had moved away from the professional-family environment I originally associated with the school and was accepting families who did not seem aligned with the professional, academic, and behavioral culture I expected. The facilities are old, staff appeared burnt out, and the school needs fresh leadership, including more male leaders. There needs to be accountability above administration and a place for parents to be heard. After transferring my child to another private school, the academic difference became undeniable. My child is now receiving stronger curriculum, expectations, and preparation. Moving my child was the right decision. Northern Light needs more transparency, accountability, stronger academics, consistent rules, better leadership, and a serious evaluation of whether the education actually justifies the price.

Cole Filipek is a great tutor who's flexible with scheduling and doesn't do it simply for money…read more You can tell that he really knows his stuff. I've gone to him for both essay and personal statement revisions as well as tutoring for school subjects. If it weren't for his help, I wouldn't have gone to a top university. Tip: give him a call to see what services he offers and get a more tailored experience.

Cole Filipek was instrumental in helping my daughter with her college essays. Under his guidance,…read moreher voice and personality was fully captured in her writing. Cole is incredibly intelligent -- in an unpretentious way. He is inspirational and encouraging. He was able to connect with my daughter in a way I couldn't (As a parent it can be difficult to be objective!). He is also compassionate, and truly wants to see his students to succeed. I'm beyond impressed and thankful for Cole's guidance through the college application process - a process that otherwise could have been very stressful. I highly recommend Cole Filipek as a college essay coach!

Jayne was extremely patient and supportive with my 6 yo's struggle with reading. He didn't want to…read moredo tutoring but liked her enough to no longer complain about it as the sessions continued. She spent time to share with me her thoughts on techniques, resources and approaches we could use with him to identify and work with his learning and speech difficulties. I very much enjoyed working with her

Jayne has been my son's tutor for almost a year, and the progress he's made has been amazing. When…read morehe started kindergarten, he wasn't reading yet and now he's reading confidently, ahead in phonics, and even starting on math! Jayne is patient, kind, and truly talented. With her background in education, she's also given me great advice and insight as a parent. I really think having a tutor is one of the best decisions we've made, with all the hoops kids have to jump through at school, having such a seasoned tutor like Jayne gives them a real head start. We're so grateful for her!

My 12 yr old son was doing ok in math, pretty much straight Bs, but seemed in danger of falling…read morebehind. We tried helping him study.... which did not help and frustrated everyone involved. After 3 online sessions with Bronwyn, he got 100% on a test! I was frankly shocked at how fast his progress was. Cannot recommend Bronwyn highly enough.

Bronwyn is outstanding teacher & tutor. She's been tutoring our daughter for almost two years in…read moremath & Spanish. Our daughter was always a good student, but navigating middle school has been challenging. Bronwyn helps her stay organized, focused & master her subjects, all the while gently mentoring her. The result, our daughter is getting all A's & her confidence level has soared! Never once has she NOT wanted to go to her tutoring appointment. Not once!

This place is absolutely excellent. I am a senior citizen going back to college. I was doing…read morecompletely horrible in my Statistics class. I went from 23% to 100% on my exams. The very best tutoring for all ages. I am so grateful I found this place.

In my eyes Quentin is a math GENIUS!! With his assistance I am currently passing my college…read moreIntermediate Algebra class with an A. He is patient and kind. The level to which he goes to help is tremendously appreciated. He does it all tutor, assignments and homework help.