Santa Barbara Academic Coaching, LLC

"This is just a thank you for the amazing work that Bernie Donner did with our son, who attends Santa Barbara City College. Bernie did everything a good teacher does—encouraging our son, while developing his self-efficacy and skill sets. Bernie also provided a compassionate, listening ear, and had great insight into teaching methods that worked best. It was notable to me that Bernie worked on his anniversary to help our son meet his academic deadline, a fact that the latter will never forget. As a teacher myself, I can honestly say that I have rarely come across an educator with the same level of integrity, insight, or commitment to the real purpose of teaching. I wish there were more of him!"

Sarah Scott, parent of a SBCC student

"Thank you so much for helping me with my biggest research paper to date. I couldn't have done it without you! You have been essential to my writing skills and clarity. Also, thank you for spending so much time with me - you have been so generous. "

Ariana D., 8th Grade student

"Thank you so much for your assistance with our daughter's 8th grade project. We feel your tutoring facilitated successful completion of her project and instilled a lot of confidence in her. We also appreciate how you made the research & writing more fun & interesting for her. We feel the academic skills you've taught her will help make her more successful in high school & college. You're terrific! "

BeaAnne & Claudia Dato, parents of 8th Grader

"A continual thank you for your sincere commitment to Mackenzie, your professionalism, your effective teaching style, and your sense of fun. You provide a great academic coaching package!!!!"

Maurene Spencer, Parent of 10th Grader

"I am so impressed with your teaching style, very much the classic style but in a kind modern way.  Thank you for having such high expectations for students; you've helped prepare them for the disciplines of higher education.  Thank you so much, Bernie!"

Emily Lawson, Parent of 6th Grader

"Meeting and working with Bernie Donner has boosted my confidence not only in the classroom but in my social life, as well.  Bernie has changed my life substantially."

Hunter J., 8^th Grade home-schooled student