What Parents Say

First and foremost, Jeanette is definitely an incredibly qualified educational therapist. Beyond her excellent credentials, Jeanette has a very personable, respectful camaraderie that she has built with my son. She knows how to walk that fine line between being completely supportive and completely challenging with a student in all the appropriate areas. She is extremely intuitive and is able to assess exactly what approach my son individually needs to take towards his work.

—Beth, parent of a 7th grader

After years of struggling with school and homework, our son was diagnosed with a visual processing disorder. He worked with Jeanette for over 18 months, and emerged a different student and person. Our son is now happy to go to school, is able to navigate and complete his assignments with ease, but most importantly, he has the confidence and enthusiasm to deal with any academic challenges.

He is now in his fourth week of high school and is thriving. He is organized with his assignments, he is able to complete his work (well) with no assistance from me, and actually chooses to do his homework himself! He tells me all about what he is learning and is even sharing the school subjects that have him engaged and excited! He is a completely different child and student. Thank you!

—Beth, parent of a 6th grader

We can't express enough our appreciation for all that you have done to help our son! It has made a big difference in his life as well as ours!!

Jake graduates today from 8th grade! The 8th grade teachers voted for him to receive the President's Award of Educational Achievement and a certificate for being on honor roll for every trimester of middle school as well as honor roll for 8th grade.

Thank you for your diligent work in helping Jake succeed! We couldn't be more proud of him! His accomplishment are proof positive that what you do for a living can change someone's life!

—Carole, parent of a 6th grader

Your wisdom, insights, caring and concern only help reaffirm all the reasons we have to work with you. With the help of professionals like you, we know that PJ will get through his difficulties, settle down, regain faith in himself and blossom into a wonderful student…but hopefully not so wonderful and independent that he loses contact with you.

—Liz, parent of a 3rd grader

We feel your services have been both valuable and beneficial to Sarah's school performance, and we appreciate the work you have done with her. Sarah herself reports that she enjoys her sessions with you very much and has been able to put to use your suggestions and comments. Your recommendations with regards to her future educational needs are always much appreciated.

— Becki, parent of an 8th grader

Testimonials from Professionals

Jeanette is an incredibly collaborative, nurturing and knowledgeable educational therapist. She has worked with many of my students over the years and her support and guidance has been invaluable. I saw them experience wonderful progress and most importantly confidence gains in all cases. In addition, I have also received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents that have been heartened by their children’s growth and positive attitudes toward school.

—Jennifer Baum, 5th Grade Teacher

Jeanette Rivera worked with me for six years when I was Student Support Services Director at a private elementary school in the San Fernando Valley. She is the consummate professional. As the learning specialist, she approached her work with students, parents and staff with compassion, dedication and expertise. Jeanette excelled at connecting with students and helping them improve their academic performances, which resulted in the students having more positive learning experiences.

—Dr. Barbara Avishay, Psychologist

Jeanette takes her work very seriously, but at the same time has a warm, approachable and fun personality. As a child psychologist I have worked with many educational therapists and Jeanette is one of the most effective, professional and creative therapists I have worked with over the years. She is always thinking about the most effective strategies to fit individual students’ learning profiles and needs. Jeanette is also experienced in classroom strategies and accommodations; she works well with classroom teachers to maximize the effectiveness of her interventions. I can wholeheartedly recommend Jeanette as an extremely effective and experienced educational therapist. She is definitely one of the best!

—Dr. Robert Colegrove, Licensed Psychologist

What Students Say

Thank you for helping me this year. Now I am a better reader.

—Nathan, 2nd grade

Thank you for finding my inner student.

—Jacob, 6th grade

My educational therapist helped me learn study skills and keep me on top of my homework. I feel that all the work and time I used to bring my grades up paid off, and I made tremendous progress. She also talked to my mom and dad about how to help me study for exams and tests. My grades increased. Now I have high Bs and low As. These actions changed my life by helping me understand how to reach a goal and improve.

—Belen, 8th grade