Frances

10th Grade Student


Siena is a great tutor who really helps me understand various concepts in math. She helps bring the math to life, making it easier to comprehend. I'm used to just counting values or memorizing material and Siena helps me by explaining it to me in ways which are not only easier, but memorable.

Brenna

7th Grade Mom


My daughter loves working with Hannah. She is excellent at explaining how to do work and is very patient. I’ve noticed improved confidence in my daughter after working with Hannah.

Nadina

7th Grade Mom


Abby has been patient, thorough, and responsive. She helped my daughter understand a year worth of math concepts in only a few months. She is friendly and fun and also thorough. My daughter enjoys her math tutoring sessions with Abby and has gained a new interest in learning new math concepts.

Emily

VBSDS Parent


Sharon has been an excellent academic support for my son. She is patient, positive and guides him with a level of finesse that is rare. My son positively responds to her and has shown strong academic growth while tutoring with her - thank you, Sharon!

Mandana

Kinder Mom


Ms. Sharon is an incredible educator. She gets to know your child, asked me as the parent what our goals are, and then she curates an incredibly rich educational program to cater to the child's needs, all while being engaging, challenging and fun. My son truly enjoys learning from her, takes pride in his work, and in a short time has made so much progress. Very lucky to have Ms. Sharon in our lives.

Liana 

9th Grade Sudent


Ben has been a really patient tutor. He listens to my challenges, helps me with whatever subject I need and he is really good at helping me organize my homework schedule. His organization tips and tricks and study prep suggestions have been very helpful.

Raquel

Mom of 6th and 4th Grade Students


Sharon is an amazing teacher. She is kind and patient and she makes sure that the children truly understand the concepts. She also makes sure she is well prepared before the lesson with specific materials in order to teach. I highly recommend Sharon.

Natalia

5th Grade Parent


As a concerned parent seeking the best educational support for my child, I can definitely say that our experience with Sharon was nothing short of exceptional. From the first session, it was evident that she possessed an impressive depth of knowledge in child education and a genuine passion for teaching. Sharon has been remarkably adaptive to my son’s learning style. She personalised his lesson to cater specifically to my son’s needs. The best part I liked is that Sharon didn’t limit her teaching solely to text books, but she also incorporated practical tools to make learning fun and keep my son’s interest.

Maureen

10th Grade Mom


Jadon has been an amazing tutor for my daughter, who is in Honors chemistry this year as a 10th grader. In her words, he breaks down difficult chemistry topics in simple to understand chunks. He goes over the material again to ensure she understands it thoroughly. At the end of every session he shares the notes they’ve compiled. He’s also friendly, funny and always on time. We are very grateful to Sharon for assigning Jadon as my daughter’s tutor.

Jasmine

VBSDS Parent


My boys have been tutored by Mrs. Rief for the past few months and have really excelled. She makes it fun and engaging to the point that they both ask to go to tutoring and don’t ever want to miss a session! They have worked on writing, spelling, and math and are improving their learning habits each time. We will be continuing with her for the foreseeable future!

Suzanne

LAUSD Parent


My son has been receiving tutoring with Mrs. Rief for the past month. From our first conversation, it was clear to me that Mrs. Rief cares about the kids she tutors and differentiates her tutoring to match each child’s unique needs. Mrs. Rief has developed a nice relationship with my son who can be very challenging at times and he is responding well to her. She uses a variety of learning strategies, took the time to talk with his previous teachers, read his IEP, and gives you updates on your child’s progress. I highly recommend her as she clearly cares about what she does.

Eddie

Student


At the beginning of 5th grade I was having a lot trouble and struggling. But then Sharon came into my life. Everything changed as class work became easier. For breaks we play ping pong, basketball and lots more fun activities.  There are fun rewards if you work hard. I really recommend her.

Tania

VBSDS Parent


My daughter LOVES her tutoring sessions with Sharon. Not only is she learning, but she has so much fun that she voluntarily wants to work on extra homework pages for practice, and asks if she can see Sharon again "tomorrow." Could not recommend Sharon highly enough. She is knowledgeable and patient and will get the best out of your child.

Mrs. M

VBSDS Teacher


As a teacher, I often wish my students could have one-on-one help to allow them to fully understand concepts and to practice important skills. Sharon Rief is adept at providing this much needed scaffolding. She knows how to take what we are doing in class and make it accessible to the students. She breaks down procedures into steps, creates color-coded charts, and gives students the tools they need to be successful. Because Sharon is so warm and personable, she creates strong relationships with each of her students. Children who resist doing work in class actually look forward to completing assignments with Sharon. In addition, Sharon’s stellar communication greatly benefits the students; before a tutoring session, she finds out which specific skills or subjects to target, and then she reports back to the parents and teacher after the session so everyone knows how to best support the child. I’ve seen tremendous growth in every child who works regularly with Sharon. Sharon Rief is truly an exceptional teacher and tutor.

Elana

VBSDS Parent


Sharon helped our son stay on track with homework and assignments throughout his 3rd grade year. Coming out of zoom school, he needed extra support with executive functioning skills, and Sharon was a complete lifesaver for us. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for general elementary school tutoring or study skills courses. She is kind, calm and patient. Our son is now thriving in 4th grade!

Lesley

VBSDS Parent


Sharon is an exceptional teacher and tutor. She understands the importance of building a good rapport with her students, she helps them develop clear and attainable goals, she makes learning fun, she teaches them to use effective strategies and tools, and she motivates students as they work towards their academic goals. Sharon’s kindness, patience and enthusiasm creates the perfect environment for learning and success. Additionally, Sharon’s wonderful teaching style helps to boost students’ self-confidence and self-esteem. I highly recommend Sharon for her tutoring services.

Sharon

VBSDS Parent


Sharon has been the most influential teacher for my son. She is a natural and knows how to connect with each child to help them reach their potential and gives them confidence that makes them strive to want to learn more. My child has grown so much academically from Sharon and loves to learn with her.

Alina 

VBSDS Parent


Sharon Rief has been fantastic. She worked with my 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter on English and Math this Summer. They said she explains things really well, is kind, and supportive. Her lessons were the perfect pace for my children and she managed to make the lessons fun and enjoyable due to her cheerful personality. I cannot recommend her more highly!

Amy

Sinai Parent


Sharon worked with both of my daughters, second and fourth grade. They both loved meeting with her and never complained when it was time for tutoring. Sharon was extremely creative and always made learning fun. My second grader made great improvements especially with her reading and Sharon helped my fourth grader master math skills with which she was struggling. Sharon also was in regular contact with both me and my girls teachers. Working with Sharon was a positive experience in every way.

Nikki 

VBSDS Parent


Sharon is creative and engaging. She has a unique ability to find what interests the child and create educational tasks and programs utilizing these interests. She makes learning fun and my kids are excited to has sessions with her.

Erica

VBSDS Parent


Sharon not only was my child's awesome 2nd grade teacher, she has also tutored her in multiple subjects since that time. My daughter loved going to school everyday in 2nd grade and actually looked forward to her after school tutoring sessions with Sharon. Since then, Sharon has been so great at recommending cool school supplies for my now 5th grader and my 1st grader. She is a wealth of knowledge when you're looking for the right resources for your child!

Svetlana

VBSDS Parent


We are so thankful to have Sharon tutor Eddie and take so much stress off. Thanks to her, he understands Math and English concepts a lot better and is well-prepared for his Math test every week. Sharon offers flexible time slots, builds great rapport with students, and makes learning enjoyable.

Liora

VBSDS Parent


Sharon was a highlight of my daughter’s elementary school experience. She is a kind, warm, and enthusiastic teacher and would be the first educator I would turn to for any tutoring needs.

Jenny and Eric

Chime Parents


Sharon is such an experienced educator and makes learning so much fun for all her students. She creates a warm environment for them to thrive. Her Sunday homework sessions are a great way for kids to prepare for the upcoming week and her summer programs are a perfect way for them to avoid the summer slide. Whether a child needs intervention or enrichment, Sharon is the best choice.

Jodi 

5th Grade Mom


Sharon has been instrumental in helping our daughter increase her math fluency and bringing her up to grade level. She supports her across all subjects, but adapts to what her current classwork requires. She encourages and guides in a gentle, kind manner. She is organised and easy to communicate with, adapting to our schedule based on holidays, illness, etc. We feel very fortunate to have connected with Sharon.

Danielle

11th Grade Student


Ali makes sure you can ask as many questions as needed while making you feel comfortable. She makes sure you understand the material well and goes over everything you need in depth. She is a great tutor and so nice to talk to.

Shima

2nd Grade Mom


Sharon has been tutoring my son for over a year now. She is one of the most compassionate, caring teachers I know. She has motivated and encouraged my son to thrive in many areas that he was struggling with at school. She is flexible and always focuses on your child's best interest.