We loved the program, the tutors and Jen. And we were very happy with our test results. We used TPL to prepare our daughter for the ISEE. First, I loved meeting with Jen just to get acquainted with the options for test prep. We opted for remote tutoring (via the computer) over the portion of the summer we were out of town, and then we switched to in-home tutoring once we were back in LA. read more

Jenn Zehenni and her business Teach Play Learn are stellar. We were in need of a plan for tutoring, with high school around the corner, and Jenn took the time to 'interview' us and help us identify a path and a weekly plan! She seemed very focused on finding a fit that worked specifically for us and not pitching us a pre made plan. She has many options and ways to work together that can be custom made. We have been so impressed every step of the way, from the educational consultation advising us on "great fit" schools, info on the high school admissions process, and options for the upcoming test prep. Jenn's work in the educational world and her work in admissions informs every part of the process. She also has a way of speaking to adults and young adults so that each feel a part of the process. Once we had a plan, the sessions have been easily planned with a written follow up that my daughter loves (fab for me too!). We had several choices for a tutor and found a perfect fit. My daughter has even been able to connect with her tutor in between sessions with subjects she'd like to attack next, which has allowed for very focused sessions. As a parent, I have found Jenn's professionalism, hands on flexibility, focus on personal goals and positive attitude to be a game changer in this tutoring area. I would recommend her and her business to anyone who is looking for a personal plan for child in need of tutoring in any area. read more

The best tutoring company anywhere. Easy to deal with. They respond immediately with changes/scheduling or anything that comes up. They are very reasonably priced as well - and worth every penny. My daughter improved dramatically in math with her tutor who was able to teach the concepts better than her teacher. I've used these guys for years and I've always been happy! We also used them for college essay help - also fabulous! I would and have recommended them to anyone and everyone I know. read more

Jen Zehenni Is an amazing teacher, leader, inspiration. She's intuitive. She has that "spark" that makes her students want to join her in whatever she's doing at the time....it always seems fun and important. She incorporates solid lessons into "play" lessons.....science experiments....think Mythbusters......physics lessons....construction projects with Legos. English....why not write a play and then put it on......Your student will LOVE these classes. They're fun!!!!!!!!! Jen will utilize every avenue presented to her to get the lesson into her students head.. I am highly impressed with Jen Zehenni, both personally and professionally and I think you'd miss a star opportunity to have your child experience joyful learning if you don't follow through with TeachPlayLearn. read more

Jenn Zehenni is a phenomenal teacher. I was fortunate enough to work in her classroom with her for 6 months and see her in action. She used a variety of different strategies and techniques to engage the students in what they were learning. They were completing hands-on projects, working with laptops to create podcasts, even writing a student newspaper that Jenn designed herself. Each one of her students was thrilled to be in her class! Jenn is also a huge champion for her students. She found their interests early on in the year, and supported each student as they reached for a dream or a goal that they wanted to achieve during the school year. You will love the TeachPlay Learn staff and your experience! read more

"Teach Play Learn connected my daughter with a supportive in home tutor, Hannah. She was able to present the math concepts she was struggling with in so many different ways, we were thrilled. When we learned she was moving, founder, Jennifer was able to accommodate my daughter with an online tutoring platform with same tutor who was now living across the country. We were thrilled with the continuity it provided my daughter, she was still able to work with her twice a week, using ZOOM and a digital camera rented from TPL. My daughter is thriving and we couldn't be more thrilled with the progress she is making." - Carrie M. (5th grade parent) read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Vanessa and Jen's tutoring service. The weekly reminders are wonderful and always checking in with us, keeps a parent like me informed of all the sessions that have taken place. Getting an update on the lesson in a short overview is quite helpful. An amazing and professional team of tutors! read more

There are not enough good things to say about Jennifer and her team at Teach Play Learn. Our family started working with Jennifer to help our high school sophomore apply to college. From the very beginning, Jennifer was incredibly helpful, thorough, and attentive to his needs. She has such a wealth of knowledge in regards to the college application process, testing (SAT vs. ACT), and finding the best fit college. She personally met and spoke to our sophomore on numerous occasions to assess and determine what his needs were. She helped him narrow down the colleges he wanted to apply to and set him up with goals to help him create an academic portfolio that would allow him to be the best candidate for those schools. He struggled to choose which test to take (ACT or SAT) and Jennifer spent countless hours guiding him to the right test for him through an analysis of his practice tests and conversations about his strengths and challenges. She then connected him with a top notch tutor that helped prepare him for the test he chose. He has been working with the tutor for several weeks, and we have already seen fantastic improvement. Even from their first session together, he couldn't stop raving about how the tutor really broke down the test for him like no one else had ever been able to. Based on practice tests, he has already raised his score substantially due to his work with one of Jennifer's tutors. We were so lost before we began working with Jennifer, and thanks to her personalized guidance we truly feel like we are on the right track. We have no doubt that working with her has helped our child immeasurably. We would recommend her services to anyone without hesitation. After working with bigger test prep and college prep services, we can wholeheartedly say that Jennifer's personalized approach and extensive knowledge makes the greatest difference. read more

Our experience of Teach Play Learn LA has been and continues to be excellent. We were well aware of Vanessa Englund's credentials as my son was her math student in a "previous life". Jenn Zehenni was new to us but soon became a critical member of our academic team. When Jenn came to our home to introduce the Concierge program to us we were between schools for Spring 2016 of 9th Grade. She was extremely helpful in guiding me through home-school, hybrid and full-time school options for our son. Jenn is a great communicator and very resourceful when it comes to finding a solution or a multiple solutions to an academic need. And the tutors that came to our home during this transition were also top notch. Both Indy and Sam engaged and inspired our son in a full slate of 9th grade classes. From Algebra 1B to Intro to Spanish all needs were met. We are now enrolled in a private school but regularly my son mentions his Tutors and the things they shared with him about their own very interesting and rich lives. I can highly recommend Teach Play Learn to families looking for a fresh, innovative, 21st Century level of support for them and their student(s) what ever the age. Thank you team TLC for making everything that seemed so hard go so well. read more

Teach Play Learn has not only transformed my child's life, it has transformed mine too through watching my child respond so positively to a set of tutors. My child decided very late that he wanted to apply for college and so he had to improve his grades. He was diagnosed late (end of 10th grade) with ADHD, his school had little support, and I didn't have a helpful strategy. I was concerned about the service being expensive but they worked on the price with us so that we could afford the services we needed. It has been worth every penny and more. I wish I had hired a tutor from here at the start of high school. It would have helped enormously. TPL provided the perfect tutors to match my son's needs and personality. They went way above and beyond their job descriptions. They achieved results we didn't think possible in a short amount of time. Between the Academic Coach keeping him on track with classes, inspiring him to pass, and do better plus the college counselor Jennifer matched us with (a collaboration with TPL) who helped him not only get into colleges but even be awarded a merit scholarship for turning things around. On top of that, we did a few sessions of test prep and my son gained points in just a couple of sessions in both the ACT and the SAT. Jenn gives personalized attention and would make a fortune if she ran a dating service!! read more