I think we are ok so far. Kelly (center mgr.)was flexible with us when kids has to miss a day! I do…read moresee some progress with my younger one.

If you really want your child to learn this probably isn't the best place to go.All they do is give…read morebig stack of homework for your child to do.You would probably want to go somewhere where they actually teach.

Math-for-Girls is a life-changer…read more After receiving a discalculia diagnosis in 8th grade for my daughter, I found Vali and math for girls. What a game changer! After trying different interventions and math tutors over the years, I really didn't have much hope for my daughter ever making progress in math after receiving an official diagnosis for a specific math disability. Vali was very clear that she wasn't specially trained to work with discalculic kids, but we decided to give her a try anyways. My daughter was skeptical about another tutor and not excited about extra math after school. I'm so glad we gave Vali a try. My daughter learned more in 9 months with Vali than she had in 9 years of regular math class. Even more importantly, she is feeling so much more confident about doing math and feels like she has an array of strategies to approach a challenging problem. The engagement and confidence she is now feeling in regard to math is remarkable. We have now transitioned to Tia, one of the terrific Math-for-Girls tutors, to continue remediating middle school math while also supporting the transition into High School math. My daughter enjoys her time with Vali and Tia so much - actually looking forward to math, working independently on problems/skills between sessions, and is proud of her progress. Vali and Tia are both so positive in their teaching approach and really paying attention to where a concept is shaky or understanding may be incomplete. They are terrific at communicating what has been covered and setting expectations. My only wish is that we had found Math-for-Girls earlier. If you have a math avoidant student - call Vali!

Vali is an extraordinary asset to the students and families she works with…read more She makes math both fun and attainable; the ultimate goal of most of us in the math education field! I've been so fortunate to work with a number of Vali's students in my own business as they have needed test prep or moved on to their high school math phase. Each student Vali previously worked with has been engaged, curious, and motivated about their math education, a testament to Vali's wonderful mission to educate and inspire girls and her remarkable success in achieving this!

This place is a really good tutoring center. They really care about educating their students. I…read morespent almost six years here and I definitely learned a lot. They helped with my SAT and corrected my personal statement. I will be attending UC Davis in the fall 2013. (: They sure helped me a lot in getting into a good college.

The 5 star review is primarily due to the tutor Elbert Chan's excellent services. He is very…read moreprofessional, helpful and worked well with my 12 year old son and his friend. The place is very popular because everytime I came in to drop off or pick up my son the place was fairly full. They must be doing things right.

I first heard about Sentence Center years ago, when my child was still too young to join the…read moreprogram. When I called to inquire, Chino spent so much time talking with me and sharing helpful information about how to help my child develop a love for reading, even though we weren't able to join the program yet. When my child was old enough to join, I was really excited but also worried that he might not participate, since writing and speaking in group settings had been challenging for him at school. Unexpectedly, he has participated well in the class since the very first day, thanks to his exceptional teacher, Ms. Margaret, who has been so patient and has a wonderful way of drawing him out of his shell. After just two months at Sentence Center and now starting the new school year, he came home today and told us that writing was very easy for him at school. It was really exciting to hear that and to see how much he has already grown through this program! Every teacher who has taught my child has been exceptional, patient, and truly talented at working with kids. They have helped him learn how to come up with ideas, turn those ideas into writing, and share his work with the class. I highly recommend this program, which has helped my child in so many ways beyond writing, including public speaking, confidence, and creativity. I am so grateful to Chino and his team!

My son (8th grade) has done this camp two years in a row and both times has had a great experience…read more Chino and his team are fantastic. They make an effort to get to know each kid and their interests. They make the online format fun, including some chatter about personal interests during the zooms. They also reach out to parents and offer positive and constructive feedback about each child's writing. I was initially looking for an in-person camp but I think the zoom format actually works well for a writing camp. Each day has a specific theme and each participant has to read out their essay to the class. I believe my son's writing skills and confidence has grown due to this camp. We will definitely do it again!

I cannot recommend Karen-Meredith enough as a reading/writing tutor. She has been tutoring our…read moreelementary-school aged son consistently for 4 years and his been the reason he has been successful in language arts, even with dyslexia and ADD. She created a strong foundation of reading and writing habits early on with him and has continued to deliver progress. She does an incredible job of making sure the work is engaging, rewarding, and delivering significant growth. Our son loves spending time with Karen-Meredith, even when the work itself is hard. We feel so fortunate to have her supporting us!

Karen-Meredith helped my daughter prepare for the high school placement test (HSPT) last Fall. My…read moredaughter had never taken any standardized test and was a little apprehensive about the whole process. Karen-Meredith made my daughter comfortable, built up her confidence, and offered her invaluable tips and tricks. I wish I had that kind of help! Based on her test results and academic record, my daughter was accepted at one of the top schools in the City and placed in their Honors English program. More importantly, my daughter is more confident and will be ready for the college standardized tests in a few years. We'll be reaching out to Karen-Meredith for that when the time comes! Highly recommend.

This man got my daughter through college chemistry. Yes she studied harder than she's ever studied…read morebut he's the one that held her zoom hand and got her to understand the materials (veritable foreign language) but also put her on a study plan and got her from not passing spring semester to a decent B- in summer school. He's communicative with the parent and student. He's responsive and amazing. He will get your student through it! I'm so pleased because we were very worried about college level chemistry. She cried after her first summer school midterm. By the final exam, her attitude was- I got this! Understanding the material, check. Good study habits, check. Confidence- priceless. Thank you Michael. Glad and so grateful we found you!

My daughter was struggling with HS chemistry class, reached out to Michael. Scheduling was easy and…read morepainless, Julian is a wonderful teacher, patient, able to explain concepts clearly, and did the best to prepare her for the unpredictable tests. Julian made a huge difference because she was able to build confidence with chemistry and gained through comprehension, and still has interest in the subject. I highly recommend working with Julian! Thank you.

She taught my child to read. What price can I put in that?…read more Jaleh is extremely flexible, with so many years experience she could pull from many pedagogical practices, and figure out how to motivate my child. Now she's working on her math, and it's going well.

Jaleh is an amazing certified Educational Therapist. She worked with my son, who has dyslexia and…read moreADHD when he was in 4th and 5th grade. My son made great progress in reading, comprehension, and writing. I agree 100% with the other parent's comments about Jaleh. What made Jaleh stand out is that not only is she teaching the academic parts but also teaching the kids to advocate for themselves and to develop their own distinct strategy of how to overcome obstacles caused by their learning difference. She is the most caring and dedicated tutor that my son had - she would read the assigned books as part of the preparation for the tutoring sessions. My family was so lucky to have found Jaleh!

When I say that finding Fernanda is the best thing to have happened to me this year, I mean it!! At…read morethe time that we started lessons, I was dating a Uruguayan, so I wanted to learn the language to be able to communicate with his family. We are no longer dating, but I now work with Fernanda twice a week -- which is just a testament to the love I have for her and her classes. She has such incredible knowledge of language, and also such a kind and engaging spirit. I plan to continue classes for many years to come. Love you, Fernanda!!

Fernanda is a very intuitive, empathetic and energetic teacher, and each time I have a class with…read moreher, it is over before I know it. Her classes are a mix of conversation, grammar, translation and even some written expression and she teaches in a very lively manner using materials such as a workbook, magazines, film reviews and homework assignments in her lessons. She knows how to coax conversations out of me, elementary as I am in Spanish. Every time I finish a class, I am newly excited about improving my Spanish. I highly recommend her classes!

Very adept tutor, who crafts lessons tailored to students individual needs. Is willing to travel…read morefrom primary location to meet with clients. Offers competitive rates, highly recommended. Provides translation services. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

I've made more progress in the last few months of lessons with Rado than in the last few years…read morecombined! For years I kept getting stuck in the same place over and over (in my case, barre chords) and finally decided to go for lessons. I am so glad I did because now just a few months later I forget how hard they were, thanks to Rado's drills, and we are already on to other skills. If you are plateauing on guitar and want a real pro to help guide you in the right direction, I highly recommend taking lessons with Rado!

Rado is the best!!!…read more As a self-taught acoustic player, I finally hit a plateau after a decade of noodling around on my own, and realized I needed some help. I'd tried watching Youtube videos, but they didn't provide enough structure, and I didn't feel like I was getting anywhere despite putting hours of practice in. I knew I needed some personally-tailored guidance on the things I was struggling with. I sent Rado a message through his website, and I was impressed by how quickly he got back to me. But what impressed me even more than the speed of his response was the care and thoughtfulness he put into addressing my specific concerns and what I wanted to accomplish by taking lessons. I knew right away that I had to work with him! I've been working with him for about three months, and I've seen major improvements in areas I'd been struggling with for years. My technique has improved drastically, and I'm a lot more confident with improv and creativity-based playing now. We even wrote and recorded a song together using his studio-grade equipment! Rado's a top-notch musician, a talented songwriter, and a fantastically kind and funny human being. He's also really flexible about lesson scheduling and can do virtual and/or in-person lessons depending on your preference. I can't recommend his teaching enough. If you're considering starting lessons, Rado's your guy!