We have had our boys working with Ms. Christi and Ms. Anna for a few years now. It is wonderful the…read moreindividual attention they get from them. The format is fun and varied and seems to work well into each area that our boys need help with. Coming out of all the craziness education wise with the pandemic it has been so great to have a trusted partner in education here in Scotts Valley. Thank you Expressive Learning.

Dorrie S. is a great teacher at Oasis. She is knowledgeable…read moreand respectful. It was a good experience working with her.

Great program for independently driven students!read more

Kumon of Aptos is a great place for my teen to grow in math ability and also feel safe and accepted…read moreas a person. My 15 year old has found this environment to be so healthy, welcoming, and peaceful. We are impressed with the atmosphere at Kumon Aptos. The tutors are consistently kind and helpful. I am grateful that my teen is having such a positive experience here.

I love Kumon. The owner Sydney is kind, organized, and a very qualified instructor. The assistants…read moreobviously love children and show enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience in their work. It's a great environment for kids of all ages to fill in the gaps in their education or to go beyond what they are learning in school. They are also compassionate and innovative when it comes to helping kids who need extra help. The structure and skills they integrate in the program help children grow into confident academics in school and beyond. Would definitely recommend!

My son (4th grader) has been going to Kumon in SV. He's been struggling a lot in the previous year…read more Now he likes to show off that he can finish his math problems before the class! I would highly recommend this location! You will get one on one instructions with Marvin (the owner) and get tips on quick/fastest way to solve math equations.

New Kumon tutoring is opened in Scotts Valley and they are OGCS vendor list now! Our two boys 5th…read moreand 2nd grader is taking Math & L.A class and I like about Kumon they help our kids to be come more independent study by give a home work to do as an important skill. ("Does Homework Really Help Students Learn? A conversation with a Wheelock researcher, a BU student, and a fourth-grade teacher-Bempechat: I think teachers assign homework in elementary school as a way to help kids develop skills they'll need when they're older--to begin to instill a sense of responsibility and to learn planning and organizational skills. That's what I think is the greatest value of homework--in cultivating beliefs about learning and skills associated with academic success. If we greatly reduce or eliminate homework in elementary school, we deprive kids and parents of opportunities to instill these important learning habits and skills. We do know that beginning in late middle school, and continuing through high school, there is a strong and positive correlation between homework completion and academic success."-https://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/is-homework-helpful/) Our kids are need it to have success in later adult life.. Since they been home schooling I never gave them a homework to do since they do the worksheets with them. I know if you give too much homework is backfire on the kids might hate it so you have to know your kids limit is vary important and Mr.Marwan & Mrs. Sarah the Onwers at Kumon in Scotts Valley constantly make adjustments on there homeworks and talking to our children to figuring out how to make most benefit for kids instead in success. They have rewards program for the kids and of course they are encouraged us to have some rewarding programs too so that way when they are done the home works at home little amount as they get done to be praised and give them a encouragement.

Simply the best. Michael was a literal life saver when we needed it. Brilliant in his style and…read moreconnection with kids of all ages to help them work hard and understand what they are doing. We moved over the hill but miss Michael every day!

Highly recommend for all parents of high school seniors!…read more My daughter was having trouble getting her college essays done. We were referred to Michael from his former client. I am so glad we scheduled! Michael has a great upbeat energy and positivity. Michael helped my nervous teen organize her thoughts and made the whole process fun while creating a quality product. Life Raft Tutoring fees are very reasonable.

The 2 sisters that tutors are wonderful. Both very friendly, positive and patient. We have Hannah…read morewho's helped our child with writing, grammar and spelling. Going twice a week makes it more effective. During the school year, I enjoyed that we can give her the hw and it's done. You can let them know what they need to work on during the summer and the tutor can come up with lesson plans to help catch up if your child is behind. My child's writing and language arts have improved as shown on her report card. We are happy with the results and continue to work with Hannah.

I had been searching for the right tutor for my 8 year old autistic son and I am so happy that…read morewe've found Hannah at Charlie's Porch Tutoring Center. The center is bright, safe, clean, inviting, modern and full of color and personality. My son's tutor, Hannah is kind, patient, empathetic, compassionate and provides just the right amount of structure for my very "busy" son. My son is excited to attend his tutoring sessions each week and I would highly recommend Charlie's Porch Tutoring Center to anyone that is looking for academic assistance and support for their child. Holly, 3rd Grade Parent

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

This is our child's second year at Kirby and we are absolutely thrilled. She is thriving and making…read morebig strides and I give credit to the teachers and staff at Kirby. I believe it is one of the best schools in Santa Cruz County. They do give our grants for tuition scholarship as well. I strongly recommend taking a tour to see for yourself the magic at this school!

This is a great school. They put a lot of emphasis on the skills and needs of the individuals. It…read moreis pretty expensive, but they have financial aid available for those who qualify. Great teachers and a wonderful staff. They are in the process of moving locations. They were in a great old building right in downtown Santa Cruz, but they had an opportunity to get a great building a little further out of town and they took it. The facilities will be better for the kids, with access to Harvey West Park and an underground parking garage.