“Although I’ve been working with Catherine for only a short time, she has been an amazing and exciting addition to my school life. She has not only helped me improve my grades but she has also helped me as a person in general. Catherine makes all of our lessons entertaining by using examples that I can relate to. There is never a dull moment in our sessions.”
Danielle L., Marymount High School Graduate
“Cindy is a great tutor. She has helped me understand subjects such as math and science. She is skilled in all subjects and understands them enough to thoroughly explain them. When I need tutoring in a specific subject, she always listens to me. She also makes great mnemonic/ acronyms to help me remember vocabulary and understand the subject matter. She is very patient and a great listener. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of tutoring or just enhancement in a specific subject.”
Treati Yazdani, University of Oregon and Marymount High School Graduate
“Cindy Chanin is a very kind, intelligent, and hard-working woman. She never gives up on her students and not only helps them, but inspires them to be the best that they can be. Cindy is able to help clarify the concepts students struggle with, and creates a way that is fun and memorable to learn about subjects that seem like a bore in school. Cindy is always considerate and thinking of others. In my eyes, her main mission is to help kids succeed, not only with study habits, but she also teaches valuable life skills. Cindy is a special kind of person who only comes along once in a while, and when you are lucky enough to find her, she is committed to helping you achieve your goals.”
Brentwood School and Marymount Student
“I’ve worked with Cindy since my freshman year in Algebra I and plan to continue seeing her until I physically can’t any longer (Graduation). I can’t express how lucky I feel to have Cindy as my tutor. Not only has Cindy helped me master concepts that no teacher ever could but she also is a caring and lively human being. Beginning in Algebra I and moving onto Chemistry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and essays, I can honestly say I’ve learned as much from Cindy as my teachers in school. Her patient personality and funny analogies allow me to understand material more easily and for the material to actually stick in my mind. Meeting with Cindy allows me to go into tests with confidence, turn in papers that I’m actually excited to get back, and master the previously impossible math problems. However, Cindy is much more than just a tutor; she always offers her amazing organic farmers market food such as apples and vegetables, which help me to stay satisfied, comfortable, and concentrated. Furthermore, Cindy has a very kind heart and even gave me balloons and a birthday present on my birthday. I can’t thank Cindy enough for the knowledge she has passed onto me, I cannot recommend her enough. I will miss her when I go away to college.”
Elle Cameron, Boston College and Marymount High School Graduate
“While searching for an SAT tutor, I met with many tutoring companies while seeking the right place for me. When I discovered Rainbow, I fell in love! After my first few sessions with Cindy, I was actually excited about the SAT. Something unique about Rainbow is that they identify hundreds of different math problems on the test, and split them up into groups, called “ID tags.” This means they have grouped the similar types of problems together, creating a specific name for each group. In every session, the students are introduced to new ID tags. They learn how to tackle, and identify these problems, and practice them repetitively until the skill is mastered. Rainbow has made the SAT feel easy for me because they have given me confidence. I highly recommend them!”
Kayla Javaheri, Hofstra and Wildwood School Graduate
“I support Rainbow because they focus on the whole student. There is the fundamental belief that an education is a process or journey and not a product to be gained or purchased. Preparation is the focus and responsibility is the result. I believe that the Rainbow program is the perfect blend of the philosophical and the pragmatic; equal parts introspection and strategizing. The student comes away better prepared for success in the classroom and beyond, but more importantly one step closer to finding their purpose. Programs like this are vital in the emotional, intellectual and academic education of the next generation of students.”
Jeff Morrow, Director of College Counseling at Oaks Christian School and Recent President of the Western Association of College Admissions Counseling
“I heard about the ‘Paving the Way to the College of Your Dreams’ program from another mom, and after having met Cindy and Merry, I really wanted my daughter to check it out. Then when my daughter met one-on-one with Cindy to talk about what the workshop could bring to her, Annie said she definitely wanted to go. She enrolled in the program, and after each class, she tells me how much information she has gathered, and feels more confident about what type of college would be best for her, and most importantly, how best to assure that she gets into the one of her choice.”
Crystal Quine, Santa Monica High School Parent
“Cindy Chanin is at the helm of Rainbow, a creative and ingenious program. The emphasis of her program is about the whole child, homing in on each students’ goals and helping them achieve their goals by minimizing the stress of the college application process. Learning is intrinsically fun and test taking is less stressful through Cindy’s holistic approach. The academic tutoring, lead by Ivy League graduates, was an immense help in enabling my son to decipher the questions on the SAT. I highly recommend Rainbow for any age child or adult who is looking to learn more about themselves and become more successful academically and in developing their real personal goals.”
Vida Simon, Crossroads School Parent
“Enrolling in Rainbow’s “Paving the Way to the College of your Dreams” workshop was the best thing I could have done to prepare myself for the college application process. The amazing support that I received from both Sascha and Avriel helped me organize my thoughts around what college would best fit my needs as a student, and gave me individualized, expert attention that I couldn’t have gotten at my school. Even after participating in the program, I continue to work with Avriel, and find the mentoring relationship we’ve built invaluable. I am grateful to have such a wonderful, bright mentor who really cares about me and knows what I want even when it seems hidden to me. But more than anything, Rainbow helped me define who I am now and who I want to be in the future. Not only do I feel prepared to take on my college applications, but I also hold a new self-awareness that has given me the confidence I need in moving onto the next stage of my life.”
Areanna Sabine, Brentwood School Graduate
“I just moved into my dorm a couple days ago and already having a blast in Ithaca. I just wanted to thank you for all your help because you are the reason I’m even in college. I really did enjoy working with you even when I wanted to pull my hair out, you were the one to calm me down and get me through it. Couldn’t have done it without you and really wanted to let know that you are a wonderful tutor/person and I wish you the best.”
Nick Baker, Itacha College and Calabasas High School Graduate
