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AJ Tutoring
301 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
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Li
Review №1

My son has worked with Angela to prepare for his SATs - both before the pandemic, during the pandemic, and now after school started up again. Angela has been fantastic! She has kept us up to date with closures and openings and registrations, was flexible and available via Zoom when needed, and, most importantly, figured out my sons testing style to give him the confidence he needed to do well. My son really enjoyed working with Angela and my daughter is excited to start the process soon, and as specifically asked for Angela based on her brothers personal reviews (and performance on the SAT, which jumped 140 points between April and August).

Po
Review №2

In contrast to being COVID fatigued and uninspired when it came to school work over Zoom, our son was enthusiastic about his tutoring sessions with Sophia Sears. She kept topics and assignments interesting and engaging. During the most difficult year for learning, our son improved his performance level across the board in each category under Language Arts, and exceeded standard in most. I highly recommend AJ tutoring in general and Sophia in particular.

Ta
Review №3

Our teens both benefited from working with Asia Raab. She is skilled, professional, understanding and showed flexibility with scheduling when needed (especially this past year). We highly recommend her.

Ry
Review №4

Had a great experience working with Asia Raab at Aj tutoring who was very helpful in my ACT prep. Found this tutoring service very beneficial and provided necessary tools to do well on either the ACT or SAT.

Um
Review №5

We have had amazing experience with Sophia Sears at AJ tutoring. We could see a remarkable growth in reading and writing in our second grader this past year. Especially with virtual schooling, I’m so grateful to have this extra help that Sophia is able to provide. She is flexible, patient and extremely understanding of my daughter’s needs. Can’t recommend her enough to other families.

Ha
Review №6

Eric Millington has been my tutor for both mathematics and test prep for a little over two years now. He has played a significant role in improving my academic performance and overall confidence. He is incredibly patient, intelligent, and motivating. With test preparation specifically, he was extremely knowledgeable and provided me with extremely useful test taking strategies. With his help I became equipped with all the tools necessary to succeed, even with challenging subjects.I highly recommend choosing Eric for help with math or SAT/ACT prep!

L
Review №7

The excellent tutors at AJ really helped my son get through some challenging courses in high school. Onaiza was fantastic for both math and physics - so kind, helpful and a wonderful teacher. Eric made a huge difference with SAT prep. We also had a couple of great tutors who have since moved on to other endeavors, but AJ seems to do a consistently top notch job hiring smart, professional, caring teachers. Private tutoring is pricey, but the quality here is very, very good.

La
Review №8

I highly recommend Hailey Koh as an AP biology tutor. She has helped me with my scientific reasoning, test preparation, and was able to answer any question about any biology topic. She was extremely knowledgeable and one of the best tutors that Ive ever had.

Na
Review №9

We had a great experience with AJ Tutoring. Angela was great for 6th grade English. She is patient and understanding; but firm and disciplined. We have seen our sons writing improve both in detail as well as vocabulary. During Covid when we switched to online tutoring, the quality and depth of the sessions has stayed the same. Highly recommend.

Mi
Review №10

Peter Rovegno did an excellent job tutoring my Los Altos HS senior in AP Calc and Physics. He also communicated well when we needed to reschedule or add a session. I recommend him without hesitation!

Dy
Review №11

My kids were tutored in Physics by Tofigh for a number of months. He is fantastic. Extremely competent, and very good with kids who are at different levels. My kids did very well this year, and Tofigh was a key element of their success.

De
Review №12

My high school daughter benefited greatly from Tofigh Azemoon’s help. He was very knowledgeable, patient and thorough in teaching her the concepts in AP physics 1. I highly recommend him as a physics tutor.

Su
Review №13

I am currently working with Ryan Li on the SAT and AP Biology. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for the tutor who will make the difference. He is knowledgeable, professional, and responds very quickly!

An
Review №14

I loved working with Hailey Koh for my Chemistry Honors course. Before working with her, I was very averse to Chemistry, but throughout the year, she helped me realize my passion for Chemistry that Im so excited to pursue in Organic Chemistry next year!

Ja
Review №15

Ive had a great experience working with Cory on ACT Math prep as well as Calculus help. Cory explains things really clearly and teaches the way that suits my learning the best. If I dont understand a concept, Cory always finds a way for me to comprehend the material and makes sure that difficult concepts are never overwhelming. I really recommend Cory @ AJ for anyone who wants math help!

Ta
Review №16

I have been working with AJ tutors for over 3 years and it has been extremely helpful. I have seen my grades improve significantly in every subject that I get tutored in. Recently, AJ established the Los Altos location and it is amazing. It has a lobby with a waiting area which you do not see in any other office. It is so pretty and the staff is amazing. They are always so nice and helpful, and even other tutors who you do not work with ask you if you need anything and are super friendly. Overall AJ tutoring is a great experience.

Jo
Review №17

I had a fantastic experience with Allison. I prepared for the math II and physics subject tests with Allison, and she was careful to explain every concept to me concisely and accurately. By explaining complex concepts in a simple and concise manner, Allison was able to walk me through every concept that would be on each test with time to spare, despite my late start. She masterfully created original practice material that allowed me to learn and practice big ideas for each test. She also taught me various tips and tricks to quickly calculate answers to otherwise grueling and complex problems. Overall this was a very beneficial experience that has allowed me to prepare for my tests in a much more thorough manner than I could have on my own or with a test prep book.

Am
Review №18

I had a great time working with Allison on my ACT and Math 2 subject test. She explained all of the concepts clearly and kept me on task with all of the homework and practice tests. She taught me techniques and strategies for the specific sections on the ACT and really helped me understand how to take them to the best of my ability.

Da
Review №19

Will is my third child to work with AJ tutors. My oldest had to trek up to Palo Alto for her sessions, so we are very happy they have a location near us in Los Altos now. Eric Millington worked with my son starting in August to prep for Math 2, PSAT and SAT. At the start we agreed to a certain number of sessions, but Eric and my son worked together very efficiently and got the prep done in less time than expected. I really appreciated Erics honest appraisal of my sons needs - and the lower than expected cost! Will did well on his tests and well be going back to Eric in the future.

Ju
Review №20

AJ Tutoring is a great place to learn and practice for any SAT/ACT testing. Personally, I learned a lot from Ryan Li and my score has increased immensely.

Je
Review №21

I really enjoyed AJ tutoring with David. Throughout the process I got a much better understanding of what the test is going to be like. David did a really good job catering to me in terms of what I needed a lot of practice on. It was really helpful to go over each practice test and understand my mistake 1 on 1. No matter how time consuming all the test and sessions were, I believe i am well prepared to take the ACT, thanks to David!

Ba
Review №22

Our son is in high school and signed up for tutoring with Justin Goss to prepare for his upcoming ACT. It was a wonderful, positive experience for him. Justin made each session fun and challenging. He is an amazing tutor who knew exactly how far to push our son, and what he was capable of achieving. He scored a personal best on his recent ACT and immediately signed up with Justin for SAT subject test prep. Justin is a wonderful young man and our son thrived under his guidance. We are extremely happy with AJ Tutoring and delighted that our son was paired up with Justin.

Ju
Review №23

I came here first for SAT prep, and enjoyed my experience so much that I am now coming for all my standardized testing review sessions. My tutor was Asia, and she was so great to work with. She made sure that I understood all of the content, helped me learn the strategies I would need for testing, made sure that I was well-practiced and comfortable with the tests, and was overall fun to work with. I would definitely recommend AJ Tutoring to anyone looking for SAT, ACT, or AP test prep.

Ce
Review №24

He was a really good tutor. He really knew the material and there were only a few questions here and there that he didnt really know the answer to. He made tutoring sessions very enjoyable with a laid back attitude that I personally enjoy. Adding humor to US History certainly made it more fun. Overall, Justin was great.

Ne
Review №25

David Massey is the best tutor ever! He helped me with the ACT and raised my score from a 33.5 to a 35.5. He is easy going, clear, and enthusiastic and can actually make the process of standardized testing not horrible (an amazing feat in itself). I found his advice and edits on my essays in the writing section to be extremely valuable, as he was able to pinpoint specific trends I should watch out for. This was very helpful on the actual day of the test because I had a clear mental outline of how to lay out my thoughts. Before the tutoring I already learned the basic tips and material for the test, but David really helped me see every nuance and trick of the test!

Se
Review №26

David Massey is an absolutely excellent tutor. He develops a personal rapport with his pupil and teaches them as an individual with unique needs. My son went from a 2030 on his first SAT attempt and got a 2350 after being tutored by David. My greatest and sincere appreciation to him!

ni
Review №27

Justin Gross is simply the best History tutor I have ever had. He tutors me in APUSH, and he makes the material fun and interesting. I had heard he is amazing with connecting with his students, and it was my pleasure to experience this first hand. He is a very hard worker, and we always get a lot accomplished during our sessions. My work and appreciation for history has grown substantially with his help, and I fully recommend him as a tutor. He also wears cool pants.

Mi
Review №28

My experience with Allison taught me that the monotony of standardized testing can become rewarding and even fun with the correct teacher. While working with Allison, her patience, subtle motivational techniques, and cheerful attitude always made me look forward to her sessions. I was motivated not only by the necessity of achieving a good score for college applications but also my desire to do justice to the hard work she put in for me. The true mark of a good teacher is the ability to motivate her students in the face of adversity, such as the frustration I faced after receiving a much lower ACT score than I had expected under the tutelage of a different teacher. Allisons constant attention and genuine investment not only in my score but also my future drove me to work hard in every session and homework assignment I took on, culminating in a score that exceeded my highest expectations. Overall, the work, and eventual success that I experienced with Allison leads me to wholeheartedly recommend her as a teacher, mentor and friend.

L
Review №29

My 8th grade child had a successful experience preparing for the HSPT and the ISEE tests with Julia Poniatowski. Her temperament and teaching style helped my child be motivated. We worked together to strategize on what my child should study at home, and when it would be good to have sessions with her.

Ch
Review №30

I cant thank Allison Carlisle enough for how much she helped me prepare for the SAT. She is the Los Altos Office Director for a reason, and helped me boost my score very significantly in just under a month. When I didnt understand the concepts, she helped engage me in a way that they made sense. When I had trouble focusing, she gave me breathing techniques to improve my concentration. I always went into sessions with a smile on my face, because I knew I would not only learn a lot, but have fun doing it. Homework is tough, but fair, and in the end youll wish you tutored with her sooner.

Ja
Review №31

My experience with both the SAT and ACT tutoring worked really well and I feel very prepared for the ACT which I am currently studying. The staff is very knowledgeable and can be related to easily. The atmosphere is very relaxed which does in fact help with focusing. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and have recommended it.

Al
Review №32

I have been working with AJ Tutoring for the past 4 years for math and would highly recommend their services to anyone who is struggling in their classes. Over the course of the past 4 years, I have continually struggled in my math classes but with AJs help I have been able to successfully pass every year while still fully understanding all class concepts. AJ has a great staff of tutors and I would highly recommend all of them as they are all equally talented and knowledgeable.

Sa
Review №33

My high school daughter took classes from AJ Tutoring for preparing for SAT Chem. AJ Tutoring really helped her understand key concepts for the test through its personalized and flexible tutoring. They helped her cross the last mile for the test. Definitely recommend it to anyone who requires specific and customized help.

Pa
Review №34

I highly recommend Eric Millington for test prep tutoring. Eric is incredibly good with explaining concepts and giving helpful test-taking tips, and he is very easy to work with

El
Review №35

AJ tutoring has been extremely helpful for me in ACT, SAT, Chemistry, and AP Bio prep. Ive had great experiences with all of my different tutors and definitely would seek them out again for any assistance for any subject. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of tutoring!

Br
Review №36

Justin has definitely made my learning experience at AJ more enjoyable. Every AP Govt lesson I have with him is very informational yet he doesnt lecture me like many professors at school. I enjoy having discussions with him and in turn, that has allowed me to strengthen my creativity and fast thinking which is beneficial for the AP exam. He also plans ahead in lessons and assigns work that helps me improve my writing skills and memory.

Wi
Review №37

Justin has been helping me for a few months now and he has been great. He has helped me with everything from US government to writing a movie review. Justin has helped me improve my writing skills and my history knowledge. He is a super cool smart guy and i look forward to working with him more in the future.

El
Review №38

This has been a really good experience overall. I have learned many new strategies and am feeling more comfortable with taking a full length SAT. I think the most helpful part has been tips for the essay section, but everything has been useful, and I dont have any complaints. My tutor, Justin, is very professional yet welcoming, and I feel comfortable in this environment. This has been very helpful and I hope that the results will show on the actual test.

Co
Review №39

AJ Tutoring helped me with physics as well as the SAT. My physics grade improved as well as my SAT score. I definitely recommend AJ Tutoring! The tutors are awesome and really helpful!

Na
Review №40

If your student is taking APUSH and needs extra studying help, stop reading this immediately, email AJ Tutoring and cross your fingers that David Massey is still available. David went above and beyond what is expected. He gave 200% and my son never complained when it was time to work with him. One particular Sunday night, David stayed two hours after my sons appointment ended to help him finish a research paper. Davids knowledge, reliability, dedication, patience, sense of humor and an uncanny ability to relate with a 17 year old boy only skim the surface of his many attributes that make him a top notch tutor. I will be forever grateful for his extraordinary work with my son.

Ro
Review №41

AJ tutoring was extremely helpful especially studying math with CJ. He really helped me improve in math because after the first semester of the school year which I didnt do the best in, I did so much better in the second. Thank so much to CJ for helping me out with things like critical thinking and Algebra in general. His advice and teaching for math was very helpful for my understanding of it. I really look forward to continuing lessons after the summer for next school year to have a strong start to the year! Thank you so much AJ tutoring, for providing me with a great tutor to help me!

Gr
Review №42

AJ tutoring really helped my score overall and I felt much more confident walking into test day. I always appreciated how nice everyone who works there was to everyone who stepped inside. Thanks AJ!

Ka
Review №43

Onaiza Kazi is the best tutor I have ever had, if it wasnt for her I would not have been as successful as I was in precalc. She taught me everything I know and with her help I was able to get high As on almost every single test. She is absolutely amazing.

Lu
Review №44

Margaret Johnson has helped our daughter with AP testing, ACT and SAT testing as well as some tutoring when needed during Junior and Senior year. She has been wonderful to work with and Lauriane increased her scores substantially. We could not be happier and would recommend Margaret as well as AJ Tutoring very highly.

Ju
Review №45

My tutor at AJ Tutoring, Tom Nolin, was incredible. His knowledge about the SAT and all academic subjects was extraordinary, and I improved my skills. The AJ tutoring facilities were very clean, had food and drink available, and the staff members were very friendly and kind. I think AJ tutoring is a great place to improve and prepare for the SAT, and I recommend it to all families looking for a place to start preparing.

Th
Review №46

Ive been coming to AJ for over 2 years and the tutors here have helped me raise my grades at least 8% in each class. The tutoring for math and chemistry has been especially helpful. My tutors CJ, Joey, and Cory have helped me solve problems and understand concepts for the future, rather than just memorize countless facts and statistics. My GPA would definitely not be at the height it is now without AJ tutoring.

Ca
Review №47

Justin Goss is simply an amazing tutor. I have worked with Justin on the SAT, and his knowledge of the material and the energy he brings to each session is amazing. We have bonded over not only SAT material but also sports teams, and having that connection with him has made learning about the SAT that much more fun. I have learned so much by working with him, which is reflected through my increasingly good scores. I have gone from a novice on the SAT to a mastermind, all thanks to Justin. He is such a great tutor, and I would recommend him to anyone!

Av
Review №48

Very helpful! My grade went up a letter grade over a semester. The help was personalized and catered to my needs.

Ab
Review №49

I had a fantastic experience working with Onaiza Kazi for my IAC class. She made the material engaging and understandable, and showed such an enthusiasm for math that you cant help but enjoy yourself when youre learning with her, even if math isnt your jam! AJ has a fantastic fascility, a quiet atmosphere, and really intelligent, passionate tutors who want to watch you grow.

An
Review №50

Justin is a great tutor. he helped me understand certain ways of understanding problems. My score went up every time because Justin would help me understand certain problems and areas i was struggling with. he is also really funny and nice

Ef
Review №51

My tutor, Ryan, helped me improve my math skills and reading/writing.

Ch
Review №52

AJs is a great experience for your Bay Area student. I worked with Justin (Goss) on a SAT/ACT prep course. Although math sections came naturally, Justin very much helped me improve my reading comprehension and writing skills. Justin was able to accentuate the reasoning behind all the correct answers and accurately identify the students area of focus. Justin truly cares about his students learning and succeeding on such standardized test. 2400 for Justin.

Du
Review №53

I worked with Onaiza Kazi and Allison Carlisle, two incredible tutors! Onaiza helped me get an A in my super difficult precalc honors class and Allison helped me a ton in preparing for the ACT and Math 2 SAT Subject tests. I can’t recommend either of them enough, super helpful.

St
Review №54

AJ has been so helpful in preparing me for my standardized tests and I would definitely recommend AJ to any high school student who needs standardized test prep or simply tutoring for classes in school. The atmosphere is lovely and the tutors are so personable and its a great learning environment for any student!

Ch
Review №55

The practice test really helped me figure out the main focus points of my mistakes. Packets were helpful to go through before testing (along with the SAT). I just wish I had a bit more time to do practice tests, but thats why I have a testing booklet.

Ca
Review №56

My tutor was great and I definitely saw improvement over the many practice tests Ive taken and feel prepared for the real thing.

St
Review №57

AJ tutoring is awesome! The employees are so friendly and positive, and my SAT score improved so much! Would definitely recommend, especially tutor Asia Raab!

Se
Review №58

It was a great experience, they really helped me improve my scores on my practice tests. They also gave me rules to help me through the actual SAT.

Ak
Review №59

I was struggling in AP Statistics, until I came to AJ tutoring. CJ was the best tutor I have ever had. He helped me understand all the concepts and helped me enjoy Stats. I highly recommend CJ and going to AJ tutoring.

Le
Review №60

Margret Johnson is an excellent tutor. she has helped tutoring my daughter with SAT test, she always schedule the tutor earlier and sent us the updata after each tutoring. with hers help, my daughter achieved very resaonaly SAT score at her first test.. My greatest and sincere appreciation to Margret!

De
Review №61

Ouwen is a fabulous tutor. The facility is very comfortable and has a good home vibe. I like how they provide candy and drinks which is cool.

Am
Review №62

I most definitely recommend AJ Tutoring to help your student prepare for the SATs. The skills and expertise of the staff at the Los Altos site helped my student tackle the test with confidence, which resulted in him exceeding his personal test score goal.

Li
Review №63

I was really worried before beginning my second semester because I knew the content was not going to be review from last year at all. So I was really relieved when I was able to contact CJ at AJ tutoring. I became a lot more confident about the learning material and content and CJ definitely helped me so much throughout the semester. I would not have been half as prepared without him and I thank him for teaching me the content I struggled with. Thank you so much CJ!

Vi
Review №64

CJ is an anwesme tutor. Extremely knowledgeable, and able to answer any questions that you ask. He is very easy to approach. Thanks to his help, I saw a jump in my test scores. I high recommend AJ tutoring and CJ.

si
Review №65

Over the year I have improved a lot in my confidence and skills in math. He teaches really well and he always found great ways and examples to teach precalc which can get pretty boring sometimes. I would definitely recommend CJ to anybody else as well as Aj.Thank You!

Ad
Review №66

My tutor did an absolutely excellent job teaching me the material I needed to learn in order to achieve the scores I was hoping for.

Na
Review №67

Overall, my experience with AJ tutoring was very helpful and all of the tutors want to see you improve and succeed with the SAT or ACT.

St
Review №68

My daughter used their services for a year until they moved her tutor to the Rancho facility on Foothill Expressway. This facility is much quieter than the Rancho one.

Pe
Review №69

Justin Goss is a wonderful tutor. He has been tutoring my son, Ken (10th grade) in English and History writing for the past 5 months. He always thinks and analyses Ken’s situation, and comes up with a good plan to help him. He not only helps Ken in writing but also builds his confidence in writing. Every time when Ken comes back from his tutor session, he is always very happy and says: “Justin is amazing and he really helps me”. The unique thing about Justin is his wide range knowledge in different styles of writing, positive attitude, and his ability to work with student. We are very pleased that Ken and Justin work together well and highly recommended him to others.

St
Review №70

Aj tutoring has been extremely helpful for me this year. I had CJ tutoring me for math and I thought that he did an amazing job helping me through each unit while also keeping the sessions fun and interesting. I have had other tutors from AJ as well and I thought that all of them are devoted to their work and are incredibly well-versed in the subjects they teach. I would definitely recommend AJ tutoring to any middle schooler or high schooler who is looking for a enjoyable way to learn more and excel in their studies :)

Ow
Review №71

Justin Goss is a great APUSH tutor, I have used him for almost half a year now and it has pretty much saved my grade. He is super passionate about history and teaching and it shows in his tutoring. I would recommend Justin to anyone for not only APUSH, but also all other subjects any sort of test prep.

Ta
Review №72

I had an amazing experience here! I would highly recommend AJ Tutoring.

ja
Review №73

AJ is a great educational center with a light atmosphere and brilliant teachers. The staff is nice, confrontational, and easy going and I appreciate all the help AJ has given me.

Mi
Review №74

David is a great tutor and has helped me improve so much with my SAT!!

Ma
Review №75

I came to AJ tutoring for a semester of college pre-calc with no idea how to begin. CJ, my tutor took me through all of the information that I could possibly need to know in starting a pre-calc class, and then guided me flawlessly through the entire, course ! He made sure that I could understand the material in a way that I never thought I would be able to when I was initially seeking out help. Ive had tutors in school my whole life but this was by far my best expirience ! Thanks again to all of the staff and to CJ for going above and beyond to make sure I finished the course with an a strong understanding of all of the material I was presented with!

Mi
Review №76

David is an amazing tutor. Highly recommended!! My score went up a lot!

Co
Review №77

The first part of my year was tough and I was not able to get the grade I usually was able to get but with the help of my tutors I was able to get much better grades and end up getting an A in one of my classes that I was thinking of dropping.

Ke
Review №78

Good place to help kids with homeworks.

Ra
Review №79

It was very helpful, it made me feel more comfortable with my techniques

Ke
Review №80

I had a really great experience at AJ Tutoring.

Ca
Review №81

Allison is very helpful and so is AJ.

Jo
Review №82

It was a fire experience. John is the man!

Ch
Review №83

Last minute emergency tutoring during finals week.

Ry
Review №84

My experience was worth it as I saw my scores in the ACT and APUSH tests go up.

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  • Address:301 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
  • Site:http://ajtutoring.com/
  • Phone:+1 650-331-3251
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Working hours
  • Monday:7:30am–10pm
  • Tuesday:7:30am–10pm
  • Wednesday:7:30am–10pm
  • Thursday:7:30am–10pm
  • Friday:7:30am–10pm
  • Saturday:7:30am–10pm
  • Sunday:7:30am–10pm
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