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I loved Gail my tutor! She was so friendly and nice. I also really liked the tutoring center itself.
The chairs were very comfy and the grey privacy walls were cool.
Natalie J. (3rd grader) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
I had a great experience at Next Level Up. Todd, the owner, was wonderful to deal with,
incredibly professional and responsive. The center has all the amenities your student could
possibly need. Starting with a clean and welcoming waiting area to an array of tutoring stations,
dry erase tables, privacy/sound barriers, and a restroom facility. The tutoring staff is of high-
quality and we were expertly matched with Gail, who turned out to be a perfect fit. She was able
to give my daughter great study and organizational skills, as well as raise her confidence level in
math and reading. Overall, my family and I would highly recommend this tutoring center.
Jessica J.(mother of Natalie J.) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
I really liked how accommodating Next Level Up was with our schedule. They were incredibly
flexible when we needed to change days and times. I also appreciated that they allowed my
younger child to sit quietly and color while the tutoring session was going on.
Eric J.(father of Natalie J.) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
Both my daughters have worked with different tutors from Next Level Up. Next Level Up takes the time to pair your child with the right tutor and they have found excellent matches for my kids according to their class level and learning style. Not only was I pleased as a parent about the tutors my kids were working with, but both my kids found the tutoring sessions extremely helpful and enjoyed working with their tutors. I highly recommend Next Level Up!
Laura P - Needham, MA (June, 2023)
My fourth grade son has been working with Dave at Next Level Up Tutoring since September 2022. We are elated at the progress he has made! Next Level Up offers an individualized learning experience sensitive to our son's learning style and personality. We could not be happier with our experience!
Jenn D. - Holden, MA (May, 2023)
We are so thankful to have come across Next Level Up. Todd responded to our inquiry within a few hours and we had a call on what our neurodiverse teenager's needs were. The very next week he had us set up with David for Physics tutoring. David has been a game changer! Physics is now our teenager's favorite subject. Even when there is no homework to work on, David comes up with challenges to keep him on his toes. He even helps a bit with Algebra II as well. Our teen looks forward to walking in the door and updating David on his progress every week. We look forward to continuing this relationship next year as well. Thank you David & Todd!
Tracy K. - Northborough, MA (May, 2023)
My son loves working with Todd, and never gives me a hard time about having to go to his weekly tutoring sessions. When we first met Todd, I was immediately impressed with how engaged he was with our son. He invited us to come meet him in order to introduce himself to our son and to get to know him a little. Todd’s teaching style is dynamic and he is willing to pivot and try different strategies when necessary. His ability to identify and address areas of executive function weakness has been essential in helping our son gain clearer perspective, independence and confidence in his work. Our experience with Next Level Up Tutoring has been helpful on more than just an academic level; my son’s overall anxiety level with school work has progressively decreased. I see great value in Todd’s personal approach to the individual student’s collective needs. His positive energy, enthusiasm, and one on one attention is exactly what my son needs in a teacher. I’m so glad we found Next Level Up Tutoring and Todd. I’ve recommended NLU and Todd to several people, and will continue to do so.
Audrey F. - Boylston, MA (May, 2023)
Todd has not only served as a fantastic tutor for my son, but also a mentor. My son’s confidence has improved dramatically over the school year. While you can’t measure confidence with grades, you can see it in your child’s approach to school and life.
Trey N. - Princeton, MA (May, 2023)
I brought my son to Next level Up Tutoring under the recommendation from his special education teacher. We met Todd about 9 months ago. He was great and personable. He gathered all my sons information and set him up with Gail Miller, my sons reading tutor. Since starting there, my son’s reading has improved greatly. Gail and Todd are very positive and make going to the Tutoring Center easy. Gail always gives positive feed back. Todd and Gail are also very accommodating with the schedule for my busy work schedule. I highly recommend Next Level Up Tutoring.
Tammy M. - Holden, MA (April, 2023)
Next Level Up (NLU) has been a great experience for our family for the past 2 years. The academic coaches are seasoned professionals that assess your child's needs and adjust their lesson plans accordingly. Their scheduling is flexible, and they are willing to work with children that need that extra help and confidence boost. Todd placed our twins with different academic coaches based on their individual needs and personalities. Gail, David, and Jodi have been critical to the success of the twins' school year. Our son is no longer afraid of ELA assignments and our daughter has more self-esteem when completing her Math homework. We enjoy working with Todd and the staff at NLU and recommend their services.
Dipa P. - Shrewsbury, MA (Jan., 2023)
My two children have benefited greatly from tutoring with the talented and professional teaching staff at NLU. For the past five years, whenever school help was needed, I knew who I could reach out to for proven results! Thank you NLU.
Julie Y. - Holden, MA (March, 2023)
My two sons have been working with the tutors at Next Level Up for several years now. When I noticed my oldest son struggling with pre-Algebra in middle school, I knew he needed help beyond what I could provide at home. A friend recommended NLU, and I was impressed from day one. My neurodiverse son approaches math in a different way than what may be taught in class, and his tutors have been able to harness and nurture his abilities to help him succeed in pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. He will be taking Honors Algebra 2 next year. My other son has also benefited from tutoring at NLU on an as-needed basis for English work. With both of my children, I’ve noticed more confidence and flexibility, and grade improvement. Moving forward, as both will be in high school next year, I know that I have a resource at hand that will be able to continue to foster their growth, both academically and personally.
Jean G. - Rutland, MA (May, 2023)
Our family is very thankful for Todd and his services at Next Level Up. From reviewing college applications and essays with our oldest to being an Academic Coach to our youngest, Todd has helped our boys be more confident and prepared in the classroom. Our oldest was accepted to all of his colleges of choice and our youngest will be attending an advanced academic prep school in the fall. While excited for their futures, we will all miss having Todd so close by!
Andrea Figueroa(owner of Excel Fitness) - Holden, MA (Jan., 2023)
We contacted Next Level Up three years ago for our then 11-year-old during COVID Hybrid learning. His struggles with writing before lockdowns were getting worse. Next Level Up did a full intake and had a short call with my son and me to assess, and then matched us with Denise. Meeting with him bi-weekly, Denise helped not only improve his writing, but also how we both solicited feedback from his teachers. The sessions over Zoom, although remote, were never distant. Denise keyed into my son's passion for history and connected their writing work (something he hated) with something he loved. After two successful years with Denise and things on the right track for ELA, we turned to Next Level Up again for extra help with math. Matching with Dami, our in-home, weekly sessions have been a huge support and have helped my son move from general understanding in class to mastering concepts with a bit of extra practice with a dedicated resource.
Kristen H. - Shrewsbury, MA (Jan., 2023)
Our oldest daughter was struggling with math at the beginning of 8th grade-she was lost and in tears at what she felt was not being "as smart as the other kids". We had tried traditional tutoring in the past and found it lacking. We then moved on to looking at switching her to a private school for the more personal attention and smaller class sizes. That seemed like a rash reaction so we began exploring "academic coaching" for both of our daughters and this is how we stumbled upon Next Level Up. We called and left a message on a Saturday morning and Todd called us Sunday afternoon. He matched our daughters with Kristen, who designed a tailored plan specific to each girl that went above and beyond helping with homework and clarifying concepts from school. Kristen taught them to own their academic success, helping them build effective study habits. She also taught them the twin powers of preparation and organization and that it is never to early to begin preparing and organizing for a report, presentation or a test. These last two habits seemed to be the secret sauce for them in terms of reducing the anxiety and swirl that comes with this type of classwork, especially for girls juggling extra curricular activities and budding social lives. Kristen was also incredibly flexible and generous with her time which my oldest daughter took full advantage of, arranging multiple short sessions in a week to prepare in advance for an upcoming test or presentation. At the end of the school year, both daughters brought their grades up to consistent As* in all classes but more so, came away with confidence that they own their academic success. And that is the peace of mind that my husband and I wanted. Achieving good grades is certainly appealing, but what Todd and his team at Next Level Up did for my girls is much more lasting in that it helped them build confidence in themselves and their abilities which they can transfer to any endeavor in life.
Jen C. - Westwood, MA (June, 2022)
We are so grateful to have found Next Level Up over 2 years ago for our daughter. We met with Todd who very quickly understood our daughter's needs and matched us up with an amazing tutor. She has been an amazing resource, helping not only with the initial need, but also helping our daughter to develop general reading, writing, and test taking skills. But, more importantly, she's served as another adult supporting our daughter, cheering her on and celebrating her accomplishments. We're so thankful for all the support our daughter has been given and highly recommend Next Level Up to others.
Stacey J. - Holden, MA (Feb., 2022)
We have been more than pleased with the tutoring services through Next Level Up tutoring. My first grade son was struggling with remote learning and Todd placed us with the perfect tutor. She has been a dream come true. My son has been able to keep up with his class academically and his stress level has decreased tremendously.
Jessica S. - Rutland, MA (May, 2021)
We loved working with Todd and Next Level Up Tutoring to find a tutor for our 4th grader. He paired us with a great teacher, Mike in no time. Having Mike was a God-send, especially as we moved to virtual learning mode. I was pretty impressed that he was able to help our daughter with Math, reading and spelling all in a matter of an hour. We saw an improvement in her Math skills over the year and I believe it was because of the extra help she received through Next Level Up Tutoring.
Smitha M. - Medfield, MA (June, 2020)
We have beed so pleased with our experience with Next Level Up. Our son was matched with fantastic tutor. He went from crying during math homework time to looking forward to it! We love listening to the two of them working together. Julian really brings out the best in our kiddo. He knows how to relate to him and is calm and motivating. We could not ask for more!
Jameila H. - Newton, MA (June, 2020)
We have found working with Next Level Up to be seamless and easy. We did a video chat with Todd to discuss our needs, and shortly after, Julian appeared in our home. He is kind, professional, and brilliant! He worked with my son on math for a number of months, making difficult concepts clear, and working at my son's pace. Having a tutor come to your home is very convenient and it really worked for us. We have been very happy with Julian and Next Level Up, and would recommend their services highly.
Adena C. - Needham, MA (May, 2018)
Julian, worked with our eighteen year old son primarily to focus on calculus but also assisted my son with Physics when it became evident that he was also struggling with the subject as well. My son was struggling with efficiency, setting up problems and double-checking his during quizzes and tests. All of this also affected his confidence with each passing exam. Since working with Julian, we have seen an increase in his overall self-confidence to deal with all the items he struggled with during tests. Julian had a great approach and was able to communicate in a manner that my son understood. Todd took the time to listen to our concerns and much to his credit matched my son with a great tutor.
Pedro G. – Norwood, MA (May 2018)
We have used Next Level Up since our daughter was in 9th grade, she is now in 11th grade, and we have been very happy with the service. Todd is very kind, respectful, professional and organized. He met with us to get to know our family, our daughter's learning style and her educational background. I appreciated his holistic approach, making sure it wasn't just about finding a tutor for math support but also about finding ways to ensure our daughter had a successful year all around. He matched our daughter with Melissa, and she has been wonderful - friendly, helpful, down-to-earth, reliable and caring. She and our daughter work very well together, and they have productive sessions. I also want to add that over the last year we have had to make a couple of significant changes, and both Todd and Melissa were understanding, flexible and supportive of our needs. I highly recommend Next Level Up!
Jennifer L. - Newton, MA (Sept., 2017)
We have used Next Level Up for 2 years for our daughter, who is graduating 8th grade. The academic coaches have been very friendly, professional, organized, and effective. They have played a significant and positive role in our daughter’s academic life. We strongly recommend Next Level Up, and expect to continue to use their academic coaches as our daughter enters high school.
Amalia T. - Newton, MA (June, 2016)
Liz has been working with our sixteen year old daughter primarily in math. Math has always been an area of struggle, taking a toll on her confidence over the years. Since working with Liz, we have seen an increase in her overall self-esteem and abilities, and for the first time she has received her best grades. Liz has a great approach. She is always very supportive but also challenges our daughter, allows her to struggle a bit, and never lets her give up. It is clear that Todd paid careful attention to all of us during our first meeting. He made a fantastic match with Liz and our daughter.
Andrea Y. - Framingham, MA (May, 2016)
After having three tutors (solely focused on math) with no solid improvement in her abilities; it is so exciting to see Shelby move from a very unsure and struggling student in math to a student who now knows her times tables, is completing math homework correctly on her own, is raising her hand in math class (reported by her teacher), passing math tests consistently, and keeping her class binders neat and organized. This is after only two months of coaching!! Michael Dickinson is such a great fit for Shelby given his calm demeanor and ways he teaches "outside the box" reaching Shelby so she understands the process, not just rote memorization. Having her come up with her own ideas for organization (with Michael prompting), gives her ownership and makes he so proud!
Cristy R. - North Grafton, MA (Feb., 2016)
I have 3 children. Education is very important to us, and I have provided my children with tutors for the past 10 years. I discovered "Next Level Up" over a year ago and I have to say it has been the best experience. I can't say enough about Todd, the owner, but what I like best is that education and providing children with support is clearly his passion. One of my daughters has a learning disability, and Todd set us up with a math tutor named Roman that is amazing. She is in 11th grade and got a 98 in Pre-calculus, and also helps her with SAT prep. My son is in 7th grade and at an academically demanding school. Todd himself is more than a tutor to him. He is an academic coach, working on things like organization and motivation. Todd has recently set us up with a Spanish tutor for my son, and if anybody can help him succeed it is her. You can contact Todd any time and he gets right back to you. If you are not happy with someone he immediately replaces them till he finds the right fit. In fact, I will probably be adding another person from Next Level Up to help my daughter fill out college apps. After 10 years of paying tutors, I can say that Todd's fee is extremely reasonable. To sum it up: it is one stop shopping and I will be sticking with Todd and his team at Next Level Up for the next 6 years, no need to look any further.
Margaret E. - Wellesley, MA (Sep., 2015)
Next Level Up Tutoring has instilled a sense of responsibility, along with high academic expectations that I'm sure my son will carry through to high school and beyond.
Marion W. - Concord, MA (December, 2009)
Working with Todd and Next Level Up has been a wonderful experience for our girls and for us. Todd's style is simple, straight forward and he does an excellent job calibrating his pace and approach to the needs of each child. He does this with empathy for what its like to be a student and with a terrific sense of humor. Todd has done an excellent job taking the time to figure out the strengths of each of our girls and then creating work to bolster their confidence in those areas, while building confidence in the areas that needed more attention. We would highly recommend Next Level Up for anyone looking to provide some additional support for their kids as they navigate new learning.
Jonathan and Lisa S. - Sherborn, MA (March, 2012)
My son, Sam, has been working with Roman this school year on math and physics. Roman is a kind, patient and hard working tutor. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly to my son to make sure he completely understands the concepts. If Sam doesn't understand, then he is quick to come up with another approach. Sam has really enjoyed working with Roman and has found him to be very helpful.
Wendy W. - Needham, MA (March, 2015)
We are so happy we found Next Level Up! Our son's writing has improved dramatically. He is so much more confident in what he has to say and how he wants to say it!
Dan O. - Lexington, MA (June, 2011)
Todd Blechner is completely devoted to the total improvement of each child. He talks to them about their overall engagement with their studies and what they need to do to take ownership of their education. For a wonderful example, all of my son's grades went up on his last report card thanks to Todd's ability to get Paul to take his studies more seriously. He coaches them in a way that makes them believe that they can be successful. They learn that they just need to put in more effort, because even though it is hard, giving up is not a consideration. Now he works with my youngest daughter, something that I just can't do. I'm so grateful to have him!
Andrea G. - Wellesley, MA (May 2010)
Todd is very patient, kind and caring. We feel fortunate to have found a great teacher in him, and we highly recommend him as a tutor.
Anne P. - Needham, MA (May, 2010)
My daughter was having a difficult time with math and my husband and I were unable to make a difference in her understanding. Since she began meeting with a tutor, there has been a remarkable difference in her attitude and her ability in math. Homework is so much less of a hassle and her grades have been consistently improving. We were so happy with Todd Blechner and his services that we also hired a tutor to help my other daughter with reading. All in all, it has been a very positive experience and I would recommend Next Level Up to anyone looking for qualified and experienced tutors.
Julie Z. – Medfield, MA (June 2010)
I’ve seen noticeable improvement in my daughter's knowledge and overall confidence. Todd is very patient and has taken time to really get to know her and her learning style. He tailors his lessons accordingly and makes sure that they both reinforce previously covered concepts, and challenges my daughter in new ways. We are very happy with the progress she has made and look forward to Todd’s ongoing support and encouragement. I would definitely recommend Todd and Next Level Up to anyone looking for qualified tutoring services.
Judy G. – Needham, MA (March, 2012)
Todd has done a great job working with our daughter – she is always happy to see him and enjoys their time together. He makes their lessons fun and interesting and he always seems genuinely interested in what she has to say. One of the skills that has impressed me about Todd is how he crafts a perfect mix of challenge and encouragement – and it produces excellent results. As a parent, I appreciate both his happy demeanor and his professionalism. I highly recommend Todd and Next Level Up as your source for in-home tutoring.
Amy W. – Needham, MA, mother of Hadley W. (June, 2010)
Todd is great at teaching kids. He explains things very clearly (so well that I almost never have any questions!) He gives you a challenge or a boost in learning and makes work seem fun. Here is an example: when I learned fractions properly, he said pizza pies instead of saying it in a not-very-interesting way such as fraction circles. If you’re looking for a tutor, you should totally consider Todd and his company.
Hadley W. (age 8) – Needham, MA
The chairs were very comfy and the grey privacy walls were cool.
Natalie J. (3rd grader) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
I had a great experience at Next Level Up. Todd, the owner, was wonderful to deal with,
incredibly professional and responsive. The center has all the amenities your student could
possibly need. Starting with a clean and welcoming waiting area to an array of tutoring stations,
dry erase tables, privacy/sound barriers, and a restroom facility. The tutoring staff is of high-
quality and we were expertly matched with Gail, who turned out to be a perfect fit. She was able
to give my daughter great study and organizational skills, as well as raise her confidence level in
math and reading. Overall, my family and I would highly recommend this tutoring center.
Jessica J.(mother of Natalie J.) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
I really liked how accommodating Next Level Up was with our schedule. They were incredibly
flexible when we needed to change days and times. I also appreciated that they allowed my
younger child to sit quietly and color while the tutoring session was going on.
Eric J.(father of Natalie J.) - Sterling, MA (Feb. 2024)
Both my daughters have worked with different tutors from Next Level Up. Next Level Up takes the time to pair your child with the right tutor and they have found excellent matches for my kids according to their class level and learning style. Not only was I pleased as a parent about the tutors my kids were working with, but both my kids found the tutoring sessions extremely helpful and enjoyed working with their tutors. I highly recommend Next Level Up!
Laura P - Needham, MA (June, 2023)
My fourth grade son has been working with Dave at Next Level Up Tutoring since September 2022. We are elated at the progress he has made! Next Level Up offers an individualized learning experience sensitive to our son's learning style and personality. We could not be happier with our experience!
Jenn D. - Holden, MA (May, 2023)
We are so thankful to have come across Next Level Up. Todd responded to our inquiry within a few hours and we had a call on what our neurodiverse teenager's needs were. The very next week he had us set up with David for Physics tutoring. David has been a game changer! Physics is now our teenager's favorite subject. Even when there is no homework to work on, David comes up with challenges to keep him on his toes. He even helps a bit with Algebra II as well. Our teen looks forward to walking in the door and updating David on his progress every week. We look forward to continuing this relationship next year as well. Thank you David & Todd!
Tracy K. - Northborough, MA (May, 2023)
My son loves working with Todd, and never gives me a hard time about having to go to his weekly tutoring sessions. When we first met Todd, I was immediately impressed with how engaged he was with our son. He invited us to come meet him in order to introduce himself to our son and to get to know him a little. Todd’s teaching style is dynamic and he is willing to pivot and try different strategies when necessary. His ability to identify and address areas of executive function weakness has been essential in helping our son gain clearer perspective, independence and confidence in his work. Our experience with Next Level Up Tutoring has been helpful on more than just an academic level; my son’s overall anxiety level with school work has progressively decreased. I see great value in Todd’s personal approach to the individual student’s collective needs. His positive energy, enthusiasm, and one on one attention is exactly what my son needs in a teacher. I’m so glad we found Next Level Up Tutoring and Todd. I’ve recommended NLU and Todd to several people, and will continue to do so.
Audrey F. - Boylston, MA (May, 2023)
Todd has not only served as a fantastic tutor for my son, but also a mentor. My son’s confidence has improved dramatically over the school year. While you can’t measure confidence with grades, you can see it in your child’s approach to school and life.
Trey N. - Princeton, MA (May, 2023)
I brought my son to Next level Up Tutoring under the recommendation from his special education teacher. We met Todd about 9 months ago. He was great and personable. He gathered all my sons information and set him up with Gail Miller, my sons reading tutor. Since starting there, my son’s reading has improved greatly. Gail and Todd are very positive and make going to the Tutoring Center easy. Gail always gives positive feed back. Todd and Gail are also very accommodating with the schedule for my busy work schedule. I highly recommend Next Level Up Tutoring.
Tammy M. - Holden, MA (April, 2023)
Next Level Up (NLU) has been a great experience for our family for the past 2 years. The academic coaches are seasoned professionals that assess your child's needs and adjust their lesson plans accordingly. Their scheduling is flexible, and they are willing to work with children that need that extra help and confidence boost. Todd placed our twins with different academic coaches based on their individual needs and personalities. Gail, David, and Jodi have been critical to the success of the twins' school year. Our son is no longer afraid of ELA assignments and our daughter has more self-esteem when completing her Math homework. We enjoy working with Todd and the staff at NLU and recommend their services.
Dipa P. - Shrewsbury, MA (Jan., 2023)
My two children have benefited greatly from tutoring with the talented and professional teaching staff at NLU. For the past five years, whenever school help was needed, I knew who I could reach out to for proven results! Thank you NLU.
Julie Y. - Holden, MA (March, 2023)
My two sons have been working with the tutors at Next Level Up for several years now. When I noticed my oldest son struggling with pre-Algebra in middle school, I knew he needed help beyond what I could provide at home. A friend recommended NLU, and I was impressed from day one. My neurodiverse son approaches math in a different way than what may be taught in class, and his tutors have been able to harness and nurture his abilities to help him succeed in pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. He will be taking Honors Algebra 2 next year. My other son has also benefited from tutoring at NLU on an as-needed basis for English work. With both of my children, I’ve noticed more confidence and flexibility, and grade improvement. Moving forward, as both will be in high school next year, I know that I have a resource at hand that will be able to continue to foster their growth, both academically and personally.
Jean G. - Rutland, MA (May, 2023)
Our family is very thankful for Todd and his services at Next Level Up. From reviewing college applications and essays with our oldest to being an Academic Coach to our youngest, Todd has helped our boys be more confident and prepared in the classroom. Our oldest was accepted to all of his colleges of choice and our youngest will be attending an advanced academic prep school in the fall. While excited for their futures, we will all miss having Todd so close by!
Andrea Figueroa(owner of Excel Fitness) - Holden, MA (Jan., 2023)
We contacted Next Level Up three years ago for our then 11-year-old during COVID Hybrid learning. His struggles with writing before lockdowns were getting worse. Next Level Up did a full intake and had a short call with my son and me to assess, and then matched us with Denise. Meeting with him bi-weekly, Denise helped not only improve his writing, but also how we both solicited feedback from his teachers. The sessions over Zoom, although remote, were never distant. Denise keyed into my son's passion for history and connected their writing work (something he hated) with something he loved. After two successful years with Denise and things on the right track for ELA, we turned to Next Level Up again for extra help with math. Matching with Dami, our in-home, weekly sessions have been a huge support and have helped my son move from general understanding in class to mastering concepts with a bit of extra practice with a dedicated resource.
Kristen H. - Shrewsbury, MA (Jan., 2023)
Our oldest daughter was struggling with math at the beginning of 8th grade-she was lost and in tears at what she felt was not being "as smart as the other kids". We had tried traditional tutoring in the past and found it lacking. We then moved on to looking at switching her to a private school for the more personal attention and smaller class sizes. That seemed like a rash reaction so we began exploring "academic coaching" for both of our daughters and this is how we stumbled upon Next Level Up. We called and left a message on a Saturday morning and Todd called us Sunday afternoon. He matched our daughters with Kristen, who designed a tailored plan specific to each girl that went above and beyond helping with homework and clarifying concepts from school. Kristen taught them to own their academic success, helping them build effective study habits. She also taught them the twin powers of preparation and organization and that it is never to early to begin preparing and organizing for a report, presentation or a test. These last two habits seemed to be the secret sauce for them in terms of reducing the anxiety and swirl that comes with this type of classwork, especially for girls juggling extra curricular activities and budding social lives. Kristen was also incredibly flexible and generous with her time which my oldest daughter took full advantage of, arranging multiple short sessions in a week to prepare in advance for an upcoming test or presentation. At the end of the school year, both daughters brought their grades up to consistent As* in all classes but more so, came away with confidence that they own their academic success. And that is the peace of mind that my husband and I wanted. Achieving good grades is certainly appealing, but what Todd and his team at Next Level Up did for my girls is much more lasting in that it helped them build confidence in themselves and their abilities which they can transfer to any endeavor in life.
Jen C. - Westwood, MA (June, 2022)
We are so grateful to have found Next Level Up over 2 years ago for our daughter. We met with Todd who very quickly understood our daughter's needs and matched us up with an amazing tutor. She has been an amazing resource, helping not only with the initial need, but also helping our daughter to develop general reading, writing, and test taking skills. But, more importantly, she's served as another adult supporting our daughter, cheering her on and celebrating her accomplishments. We're so thankful for all the support our daughter has been given and highly recommend Next Level Up to others.
Stacey J. - Holden, MA (Feb., 2022)
We have been more than pleased with the tutoring services through Next Level Up tutoring. My first grade son was struggling with remote learning and Todd placed us with the perfect tutor. She has been a dream come true. My son has been able to keep up with his class academically and his stress level has decreased tremendously.
Jessica S. - Rutland, MA (May, 2021)
We loved working with Todd and Next Level Up Tutoring to find a tutor for our 4th grader. He paired us with a great teacher, Mike in no time. Having Mike was a God-send, especially as we moved to virtual learning mode. I was pretty impressed that he was able to help our daughter with Math, reading and spelling all in a matter of an hour. We saw an improvement in her Math skills over the year and I believe it was because of the extra help she received through Next Level Up Tutoring.
Smitha M. - Medfield, MA (June, 2020)
We have beed so pleased with our experience with Next Level Up. Our son was matched with fantastic tutor. He went from crying during math homework time to looking forward to it! We love listening to the two of them working together. Julian really brings out the best in our kiddo. He knows how to relate to him and is calm and motivating. We could not ask for more!
Jameila H. - Newton, MA (June, 2020)
We have found working with Next Level Up to be seamless and easy. We did a video chat with Todd to discuss our needs, and shortly after, Julian appeared in our home. He is kind, professional, and brilliant! He worked with my son on math for a number of months, making difficult concepts clear, and working at my son's pace. Having a tutor come to your home is very convenient and it really worked for us. We have been very happy with Julian and Next Level Up, and would recommend their services highly.
Adena C. - Needham, MA (May, 2018)
Julian, worked with our eighteen year old son primarily to focus on calculus but also assisted my son with Physics when it became evident that he was also struggling with the subject as well. My son was struggling with efficiency, setting up problems and double-checking his during quizzes and tests. All of this also affected his confidence with each passing exam. Since working with Julian, we have seen an increase in his overall self-confidence to deal with all the items he struggled with during tests. Julian had a great approach and was able to communicate in a manner that my son understood. Todd took the time to listen to our concerns and much to his credit matched my son with a great tutor.
Pedro G. – Norwood, MA (May 2018)
We have used Next Level Up since our daughter was in 9th grade, she is now in 11th grade, and we have been very happy with the service. Todd is very kind, respectful, professional and organized. He met with us to get to know our family, our daughter's learning style and her educational background. I appreciated his holistic approach, making sure it wasn't just about finding a tutor for math support but also about finding ways to ensure our daughter had a successful year all around. He matched our daughter with Melissa, and she has been wonderful - friendly, helpful, down-to-earth, reliable and caring. She and our daughter work very well together, and they have productive sessions. I also want to add that over the last year we have had to make a couple of significant changes, and both Todd and Melissa were understanding, flexible and supportive of our needs. I highly recommend Next Level Up!
Jennifer L. - Newton, MA (Sept., 2017)
We have used Next Level Up for 2 years for our daughter, who is graduating 8th grade. The academic coaches have been very friendly, professional, organized, and effective. They have played a significant and positive role in our daughter’s academic life. We strongly recommend Next Level Up, and expect to continue to use their academic coaches as our daughter enters high school.
Amalia T. - Newton, MA (June, 2016)
Liz has been working with our sixteen year old daughter primarily in math. Math has always been an area of struggle, taking a toll on her confidence over the years. Since working with Liz, we have seen an increase in her overall self-esteem and abilities, and for the first time she has received her best grades. Liz has a great approach. She is always very supportive but also challenges our daughter, allows her to struggle a bit, and never lets her give up. It is clear that Todd paid careful attention to all of us during our first meeting. He made a fantastic match with Liz and our daughter.
Andrea Y. - Framingham, MA (May, 2016)
After having three tutors (solely focused on math) with no solid improvement in her abilities; it is so exciting to see Shelby move from a very unsure and struggling student in math to a student who now knows her times tables, is completing math homework correctly on her own, is raising her hand in math class (reported by her teacher), passing math tests consistently, and keeping her class binders neat and organized. This is after only two months of coaching!! Michael Dickinson is such a great fit for Shelby given his calm demeanor and ways he teaches "outside the box" reaching Shelby so she understands the process, not just rote memorization. Having her come up with her own ideas for organization (with Michael prompting), gives her ownership and makes he so proud!
Cristy R. - North Grafton, MA (Feb., 2016)
I have 3 children. Education is very important to us, and I have provided my children with tutors for the past 10 years. I discovered "Next Level Up" over a year ago and I have to say it has been the best experience. I can't say enough about Todd, the owner, but what I like best is that education and providing children with support is clearly his passion. One of my daughters has a learning disability, and Todd set us up with a math tutor named Roman that is amazing. She is in 11th grade and got a 98 in Pre-calculus, and also helps her with SAT prep. My son is in 7th grade and at an academically demanding school. Todd himself is more than a tutor to him. He is an academic coach, working on things like organization and motivation. Todd has recently set us up with a Spanish tutor for my son, and if anybody can help him succeed it is her. You can contact Todd any time and he gets right back to you. If you are not happy with someone he immediately replaces them till he finds the right fit. In fact, I will probably be adding another person from Next Level Up to help my daughter fill out college apps. After 10 years of paying tutors, I can say that Todd's fee is extremely reasonable. To sum it up: it is one stop shopping and I will be sticking with Todd and his team at Next Level Up for the next 6 years, no need to look any further.
Margaret E. - Wellesley, MA (Sep., 2015)
Next Level Up Tutoring has instilled a sense of responsibility, along with high academic expectations that I'm sure my son will carry through to high school and beyond.
Marion W. - Concord, MA (December, 2009)
Working with Todd and Next Level Up has been a wonderful experience for our girls and for us. Todd's style is simple, straight forward and he does an excellent job calibrating his pace and approach to the needs of each child. He does this with empathy for what its like to be a student and with a terrific sense of humor. Todd has done an excellent job taking the time to figure out the strengths of each of our girls and then creating work to bolster their confidence in those areas, while building confidence in the areas that needed more attention. We would highly recommend Next Level Up for anyone looking to provide some additional support for their kids as they navigate new learning.
Jonathan and Lisa S. - Sherborn, MA (March, 2012)
My son, Sam, has been working with Roman this school year on math and physics. Roman is a kind, patient and hard working tutor. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly to my son to make sure he completely understands the concepts. If Sam doesn't understand, then he is quick to come up with another approach. Sam has really enjoyed working with Roman and has found him to be very helpful.
Wendy W. - Needham, MA (March, 2015)
We are so happy we found Next Level Up! Our son's writing has improved dramatically. He is so much more confident in what he has to say and how he wants to say it!
Dan O. - Lexington, MA (June, 2011)
Todd Blechner is completely devoted to the total improvement of each child. He talks to them about their overall engagement with their studies and what they need to do to take ownership of their education. For a wonderful example, all of my son's grades went up on his last report card thanks to Todd's ability to get Paul to take his studies more seriously. He coaches them in a way that makes them believe that they can be successful. They learn that they just need to put in more effort, because even though it is hard, giving up is not a consideration. Now he works with my youngest daughter, something that I just can't do. I'm so grateful to have him!
Andrea G. - Wellesley, MA (May 2010)
Todd is very patient, kind and caring. We feel fortunate to have found a great teacher in him, and we highly recommend him as a tutor.
Anne P. - Needham, MA (May, 2010)
My daughter was having a difficult time with math and my husband and I were unable to make a difference in her understanding. Since she began meeting with a tutor, there has been a remarkable difference in her attitude and her ability in math. Homework is so much less of a hassle and her grades have been consistently improving. We were so happy with Todd Blechner and his services that we also hired a tutor to help my other daughter with reading. All in all, it has been a very positive experience and I would recommend Next Level Up to anyone looking for qualified and experienced tutors.
Julie Z. – Medfield, MA (June 2010)
I’ve seen noticeable improvement in my daughter's knowledge and overall confidence. Todd is very patient and has taken time to really get to know her and her learning style. He tailors his lessons accordingly and makes sure that they both reinforce previously covered concepts, and challenges my daughter in new ways. We are very happy with the progress she has made and look forward to Todd’s ongoing support and encouragement. I would definitely recommend Todd and Next Level Up to anyone looking for qualified tutoring services.
Judy G. – Needham, MA (March, 2012)
Todd has done a great job working with our daughter – she is always happy to see him and enjoys their time together. He makes their lessons fun and interesting and he always seems genuinely interested in what she has to say. One of the skills that has impressed me about Todd is how he crafts a perfect mix of challenge and encouragement – and it produces excellent results. As a parent, I appreciate both his happy demeanor and his professionalism. I highly recommend Todd and Next Level Up as your source for in-home tutoring.
Amy W. – Needham, MA, mother of Hadley W. (June, 2010)
Todd is great at teaching kids. He explains things very clearly (so well that I almost never have any questions!) He gives you a challenge or a boost in learning and makes work seem fun. Here is an example: when I learned fractions properly, he said pizza pies instead of saying it in a not-very-interesting way such as fraction circles. If you’re looking for a tutor, you should totally consider Todd and his company.
Hadley W. (age 8) – Needham, MA