LifeWorks Learning Center

As a student with learning disabilities, the education I received in the public school system wasn’t obviously wasn’t individualized or specialized to fit my needs. Luckily, halfway through a struggling freshman year, my Mother heard about Lifeworks. I’m writing this review because Lifeworks deserves every five-​star recommendation it can get, and these five-​stars are the least I can do to thank Jai and his team for the help they provided me throughout those four years. Thanks to tenure, It’s much harder to find a teacher that will really care about each student gaining an actual education and full understanding rather than just a memorization of a topic for a test. Lifeworks tutors care. The staff at Lifeworks understands that memorizing for a test isn’t going to help that student succeed or necessarily understand that subject, many of which subjects are needed to build off of to understand future topics. This understanding is essential for every student, and often a lot more difficult for those with learning disabilities. ESPECIALLY when it comes to math!!! GREGG! Send your struggling math student to Gregg with two G’s. I have never ever in my life met someone with such a deep understanding of math. I used to literally learn the math subjects with Gregg and erase everything from my mind that I learned in class because his ultimate understanding of that topic allowed him to explain it much clearer. I could probably write 14 more paragraphs on how helpful and essential Lifeworks and Jai were to my high school education (And I have actually written one essay on Lifeworks), But I’m going to cut this short and end it with this: Tutoring is an investment in your child’s education, but Lifeworks tutoring is an investment in their attitude towards learning, academic confidence, emotional well-​being in regards to stress from school, and future success when it comes to grades (AND SAT & ACT PREP!!) and their college education.

My introduction to Jai Flicker and Lifeworks was a glowing recommendation by friends of ours about how much their daughter enjoyed going there and how much it had helped her in her studies. Then they explained what she does in the 2 hour sessions and frankly it sounded like a place to do homework. So I was very skeptical about spending money for a place for my kids to do homework. My wife convinced me we should try it and we did so with our daughter who was already in high school. It took about 2 weeks and I was a believer. It was not just a place to do homework. Jai and his team helped our daughter better understand topics she was learning in her classes. They gave her techniques on how to study and to learn concepts. She really looked forward to her weekly sessions and came prepared with topics she needed help with. Our son started going there when he was in high school and also fully took advantage of what Lifeworks could offer him.
One very important thing which Lifeworks does for parents. Right after the end of a session (oftentimes before our kid even returned home), we received an email with a summary of what our kid had worked on with the Lifeworks team member. It discussed items which were grasped and others which needed to be worked on some more so we could discuss it with the kids. Extremely helpful, especially because I doubt we would have received the same feedback if we asked the kids. So I highly recommend Lifeworks. They really care about the kids and want them to excel in their courses.

Based on recommendations from others, I enrolled my son in group tutoring at Lifeworks. It was a very positive experience for him. The quality of the tutoring was very good. They really cater to each kid’s needs.
And I can’t say enough about Jai Flicker, the owner. He forms a great connection with both the kids and parents. He truly understands the teen mentality and his focus is not just on the work, but on the person as well.
I highly recommend Lifeworks.

Without a doubt Jai is the preeminent expert on helping students reach their education goals via his tutoring approach. My son Zac would never have made it through Tam without the help of Jai and his colleagues at Lifeworks.
Jai has also become a personal friend and I am proud to say that he is one amazing individual!
For years I’ve been advising Jai to open more centers to help students everywhere. I hope one day he does. Jai can change the face of education with his abilities.

My son never had the easiest time in school. A very bright and creative kid, some teachers «got» him and others, well, really didn’t. And my son’s stamina was impressive, if a teacher didn’t see him for the brilliant kid he was, he just wasn’t going to learn anything in that class. An A or D student, if that makes sense.
We started working with Lifeworks when my son was in 9^th grade. It was clear right from the start that Lifeworks would be more than just a place for our son to get some extra help with homework. Quickly, Jai and his team became life mentors.
Our son started relaying things he’d learned at Lifeworks, not just lifelong learning and test-​taking strategies (which would have happily met our expectations) but strategies for getting along with authority figures, keeping calm and focused in difficult situations, having patience, dealing with peer pressure and on and on. Sometimes it was a downright therapeutic experience for him. Our son seemed to be actually learning more from Lifeworks than anywhere else. Jai soon became the most important male mentor our son ever had.
I don’t know what our family would have done without Jai and his team. They guided him (and us) from 9^th grade through graduation. They were a constant, even when our son transferred to another school 40 mins away. Last year they helped all of us through the college process, which had to be tailored quite a bit to meet our son’s particular style of… um…“getting things done on time”.
I can imagine flash-​forwarding a decade or two. We will all forget those teachers, those tests, those semesters that went this way or that, but I am absolutely positive that we will always remember Jai and the team at Lifeworks and what they did for us and our son.

Life changing.

Little did we know what Lifeworks was all about. We never expected the level of true caring that we experienced. Not only were the tutors awesome with homework skills and test taking. We found they actually took the time to mentor him. I do not think my son would be going to a 4 year college if it were not for Lifeworks. They instilled in him confidence and helped him determine what he wanted to do after high school. Through Lifeworks he gained confidence in himself and learned life lessons that I would have never imagined. Thank you Jai and staff. We are grateful to you all!

If you or your child need tutoring or guidance with their education I can wholeheartedly say that this is the place to go. I have been referring friends and family to Lifeworks since the first week I began tutoring during my sophomore year of high school, and not a single one of them have been let down. Lifeworks creates a learning environment that is unlike anywhere else, where life lessons and algebra intertwine beautifully.

Lifeworks is hands down the best tutoring I ever received. I worked with Jai since my freshmen year of high school and stuck with him until my senior year. The best part about Lifeworks tutors is that they make you work through each problem, so you are able to do it in class without skipping a beat. They are passionate teachers who care about your success and well being in High School as much as you do.
I would definitely not be where I am today if it weren’t for Lifeworks, and their are tons of other students who feel the exact same way.

Both of our sons worked with Lifeworks in high school. Jai and the team proved to be invaluable to their success. We were not keen on using a learning resource until we heard countless reviews for Lifeworks. Our sons actually looked forward to the sessions, and felt the learning process was far more productive than high school. Every tutor was professional, personal and took the time to fully understand their individual learning styles. They were also very patient! We highly recommend Lifeworks and in retrospect, wish we had started earlier.

Lifeworks was an outstanding learning resource for my son. Jai and all the tutors provided superb tutoring as well as group reviews before finals. They are familiar with the teachers and assignments at Tam and other area schools. After each session, they sent a useful follow-​up summary. Lifeworks explained math, science, history and writing assignments in a way that clarified what was taught in the classroom. The tutors provided something unique in the world of of tutoring — they provided mentoring and support. They challenged my son to work harder and care more about learning. My student loved learning at Lifeworks because of the supportive and caring environment. I highly recommend Lifeworks. It is a unique and fabulous resource.

Jai and his team go beyond your typical tutoring. They look at each student individually and provide support on every level. They simply are the best.

I have worked with a lot of tutors over the years as a mom of a large family and a therapist of teens. Jai and his team stand far ahead of the others. I am grateful for the other Tam families who told me about LifeWorks. We only used them for math, but it really helped.

I cannot say enough about Jai and the team at Lifeworks. Jai’s holistic approach to tutoring was a winning formula for both my sons. The strategies they acquired not only helped them to succeed in high school, but are lifelong lessons in learning which will take them far. I am forever grateful to Jai for the mentoring and support Lifeworks provided my sons.

I went to Lifeworks from 8^th grade through senior year and could not have imagined my life without it. All of the tutors are extremely smart, caring, and helpful. They not only help you to understand as well as succeed in your work but, like other reviews mentioned, they make sure to check in with your overall well being. They really care. It’s more than getting your work done, it’s helping you to have a good work ethic and a better life philosophy. I’ve seen them help the smartest kids in school and the kids who have written off school because they believe everyone should get a chance to learn, grow, and improve. I have so much love for this place and I can’t thank Jai and the team enough for the help they’ve given me in school and in life. I highly recommend you give them a try.

I attended LifeWorks my junior and senior year at Tamalpais High School. Jai and his team of extremely intelligent tutors helped me more than I can ever describe. I definitely recommend LifeWorks to anybody who is looking to get more out of their high school experience!

Jai and the team at life works are the reason I graduated high school. For four years they have helped me, as well as countless others, navigate through high school’s challenging courses, difficult teachers and most importantly, our own stubborn teenage attitudes. Every tutor there goes above and beyond to create a personal relationship with every student and they really care about your success. I am very grateful for all of their help.

I own Mathnasium which is down the road from LifeWorks. I specialize in algebra and below; Jai specializes in high school math. I am happy to refer people to Jai and he has done the same for me. I am really impressed with Jai’s deep understanding of high level math.

As a mom and provost/​academic vice president at a nearby university, I know how important high school academic performance is for our children’s success. I also know how stressful it can be for the kids to juggle schoolwork, music, sports, and other interests — not to mention family. Lifeworks came to the rescue for my two teenagers. My daughter found the confidence to master her most challenging subjects. She graduates this June and has been accepted to ten universities for next fall. My son, an athlete who doesn’t like to sit still much, came home from his first Lifeworks session claiming «I love Lifeworks,» and insisting that we set up a regular schedule there for him. Both of my kids love Jai and all the tutors. They find Lifeworks a relaxing and supportive environment that helps them stay on track. My son even asked why the Lifeworks tutors don’t teach at his school, because he learns so much from them. In sum, as both parent and educator, I give Lifeworks an A+. Take your child for a session and you’ll see the results.
Jenny, Mill Valley

Jai and the LifeWorks Learning Center tutoring team have a truly unique approach to tutoring. Much more than just academic tutors, Jai and the LifeWorks tutors are tuned-​in to the psychology and emotional issues that come up around academic challenges. The tutors are smart but also present and empathetic with each student. Jai runs his business with integrity and genuinely cares about his work and the students and families he serves.