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Jacqueline Stanley Thompson
“We were part of Mr. J’s first class and truly believe that the study skills and homework habits our son learned there prepared him for the rigors of middle and high school. The small class size, individual attention, and tailored lesson plans gave our son the ability to thrive. As he heads off to college…
Read MoreKen Lord
What a fantastic learning environment for kids on the spectrum or with ADHD! My son described the environment as “peaceful” which was such a far cry from the chaos of 8th grade in the public school district. It allowed him to focus in a relaxed learning situation. Mr. J and his staff were so attentive…
Read MoreThe M. Family, Manhattan Beach
We found Mr. J’s after being let down by our highly acclaimed local public school and a private school that promised accommodation and inclusivity (but instead fostered soul-shattering bullying). Dysgraphia, Asynchronous Development, lagging motor skills, ADD and social isolation made school increasingly difficult for our son to navigate. After nearly five years in the traditional…
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A native of the South Bay, Jeff “Mr. J” Jamille grew up in Torrance and attended Torrance HS before moving to San Diego to study and play volleyball for UCSD. After four years of collegiate sports, bodyboarding, mountain biking, and fishing I decided to take a chance and teach English in Japan for one year.…
Read MoreShae Reilly Francisco
Check out this kid!!! Another Mr. J. success story. Austin learned so much about life and how to be successful from Mr. J! So happy to be able to call Jeff a friend for life, Austin could not have done it without you.
Read MoreShelby McCoy
My son, Bru McCoy, attended Mr. J’s School in 8th grade. It was his favorite year of school as Mr. J was able to teach to Bru’s learning style. Bru just graduated from Mater Dei High School a semester early and is now attending University of Texas where he will be playing football. We are…
Read MoreAmy Islander-Rafeek
Olivia spent 2 1/2 years with Mr. J. Before Mr. J school was miserable for her. Mr. J prepared her to achieve at the next level. At her old school, Olivia was thought of as an “un teachable” student who would never excel in school. Because of Mr J Olivia is finishing her senior year…
Read MoreAnh Thu Hoang
Sent my son to Mr. J’s Academy for three years and he had a great time. It made him work more diligently in high school and he has an easy time at his new high school
Read MoreNell McCue Crawford
My son had a wonderful year with Mr. J. He didn’t just learn, he became a better student, a researcher, and a leader. Having the curriculum tailored to each student’s specific goals makes for a very productive program. My son actually thanked us for sending him to school each day. More than just classroom instruction,…
Read MoreKristy Mueller
I am so happy to be able to give a 100% recommendation to my friend Jeff Jamile, what an amazing teacher, educator, role model and great guy he is!!!! My daughter Kassidy Mueller had him for two years in the public school system, the best two years of her education life and changed her educational direction. She fell…
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