What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
“We wanted to let you know how much Olivia has enjoyed her tuition. Amelia has been a great match for her. Olivia has improved a lot over the time Amelia has tutored her to the point where her teacher at school has commented. Also she has made a significant improvement in her end of year maths tests and has gone up a stanine.
We really hope that Olivia can continue her tutoring with Amelia next year.”
Olivia’s mother Kerry, November 2015
Year 7, Mathematics
“The tuition helped immensely, prior to tuition, Edie felt like physics was a foreign language and she was not capable of understanding it. Her tutor made her see how easy it was and gave her loads of confidence because he knew exactly what she needed to learn to get good results in her exams.”
Gretchen’s mother Edie, January 2016
Year 13, Physics
“I just wanted to say thanks for organising to have Jordan come to tutor Ben over the past few months. He has been very helpful. He was very professional, got straight on with the job, and related well with Ben.
Thank you for everything. I would not hesitate to recommend your service to all."
Ben’s mother Nikhola, November 2013
Year 11, Mathematics
“Jake had a very positive opinion of his first tutorial. He did say that he liked the way Hayden explained things and they seemed to have a good rapport.
Thank you very much for your assistance and we are very confident that this arrangement will be very beneficial for Jake.”
Jacob’s mother Adele, April 2016
Year 13, Calculus & Physics
"Sophie I'm sure has gained a good deal from her tutorials, even if just increased confidence in her abilities. Helena was a good match for her and very flexible with times etc."
Sophie’s mother Kirstie, November 2014
Year 11, Mathematics
“Bridget had really valued her sessions with Amelia and found them to be a great help. Amelia was very easy to work with."
Bridget’s mother Sarah, September 2015
Year 11, Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics
“We have been very happy with how it all went. Sarah was very patient and related really well with Nicole. She went into NCEA exams quite confident which is something I didn't think I would see. Previous to the meeting Sarah she would stress out at thoughts of any test.
She has managed over 80 credits already without even relying on credits from her external exams and is really proud of herself. I know Sarah thought there was always so much to get through in a session and felt rushed but she did a great job and we really appreciated her help.
I have recommended your business to a couple of friends with students heading into exams next year and will be in contact."
Nicole’s mother Alison, November 2013
Year 11 English, Mathematics & Science
“Jade was rapt with her first lesson with Amelia, thanks soooo much.”
Jade’s mother Sherie, September 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"Briar was totally chuffed at her results and deservedly so. But the key for me was that it confirmed for her that she was quite capable of working through and understanding her maths, even though she had convinced herself that this was not possible. It seems to be a real issue for maths that so many students think that they are totally unable to comprehend the principles - you either like maths or you hate it and there seems to be no grey area in-between. So the credit really goes to you Melanie for getting Briar over that "useless at maths" label and giving her the chance to succeed - and she did so well! You have a great intuition for understanding how best to explain the subject."
Briar’s mother Cathie, January 2009
Year 12, Level 2 Mathematics
"Lauralee and I would also very much like to thank you for your wonderful tuition at the end of last year. Lauralee attained an Excellence in Graphs and a Merit in Algebra, which absolutely thrilled her!! This was after the teacher at school suggested she should not take Maths in Year 12 due to her poor marks during the year! We have so much to thank you for! "
Lauralee’s mother Lisa, January 2012
Year 11, Level 1 Mathematics
“Alex has achieved a greater understanding of Physics thanks to working with Emma. It has taken her from not achieving in Term One to full internal Excellence results for the balance of the year. So please pass onto Emma our thanks for working with Alex throughout most of 2016. Picking Physics up for the first time in year 13 was a challenge.
Kind regards, Karen”
Alexandra’s mother Karen, October 2016
Year 13, Physics
“Thanks so much for the learning support and can you please give Jeremy a massive thumbs up from Josh and I? He is the perfect tutor – turns up on time, is polite, focused, friendly to Josh and does a great job of teaching. Josh mentioned they covered a few topics in the Physics exam that he would not have passed if he didn’t have Jeremy’s help. We have been super happy with Jeremy.”
Josh’s mother Carne, November 2015
Year 12, Physics
“Hi Melanie,
Waitaha came home really positive about his first session with Jonathan, he said he was very good and it helped his understanding of the maths they covered today.
Thanks again, Sharon.”
Waitaha’s mother Sharon, June 2016
Year 11, Mathematics
“[Tuition with AHeadStart was] Much better. Tom was having maths elsewhere but in a group. He liked one on one so that it was all about him and didn't feel like he was interrupting when he wanted to clarify something. Price was also very similar.
It was awesome, easy to organise, great tutor and flexibility. Thanks heaps.”
Tom’s mother Kim, January 2016
Year 11, Science
"Robyn and I have no doubt that Bevan's help was essential. I don't think Matthew ever reached "confident" but he did get back on top of the work and felt he did ok in the exams. Cambridge Maths at that level is tough obviously, Matt is smart and his class is full of smart boys, he tells us a significant number have fallen by the wayside blown away by the complexity and workload. We are grateful to Bevan for his patience, good humor and excellent tutoring."
Matt’s mother Robyn, June 2012
Year 11, Level 1 Mathematics
“Thank you for sending the report through, and thank you to Aaron as well. It’s great to see Henry improving and gaining more confidence with his work.”
Henry’s parents Stephanie & John, June 2016
Year 12, English
“Amelia did a great job, and Oscar felt confident that he has passed Science. Whether he quite makes merit remains to be seen, but without AHeadStart and Amelia, he certainly would have struggled.
Best wishes, David”
Oscar’s grandfather David, December 2016
Year 11, Science
“Hi Melanie,
Just thought I would let you know Ryan’s results for NCEA. Ryan was endorsed overall in Merit. He got individual subject endorsements as well. He passed every external which was amazing considering he was so sick! So proud of him.
With the subjects Hayden helped Ryan in I couldn’t believe he got a Merit in Mechanics because he failed his practice exam and he had found the subject difficult.
Maths Excellence in Chance and Data and the rest Merits.
Thank you to Hayden for all his hard work. Would highly recommend him as a tutor. Thank you to you also, you are amazing.
Thanking you and Hayden,
Kerrie and Ryan.”
Ryan’s mother Kerrie, January 2017
Year 11 Science & Mathematics
“Sophie passed both calculus and physics and obtained merit in mechanics, which was a topic she struggled with. Thanks for the help! Sophie was very comfortable with Max.”
Sophie’s mother Tracy, January 2016
Year 13, Calculus & Physics
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you SO much for all your help and support over the years – you have made an amazing difference to Alex and I know she would have struggled without you. I think it would be lovely to keep in touch – I know Alex will really like that.
Thank you again – for your fabulous help."
Alex’s mother Catherine, December 2012
Year 13, Level 3 Biology, Calculus, Chemistry & Physics
“The tuition helped Ellen pass all the Chemistry Papers at Level 3 that she sat. She learnt to understand the chemistry concepts that were proving difficult for her. [She enjoyed the] one on one time to fully understand the chemistry that she wasn't grasping in a full classroom situation and the opportunity to have her questions answered in a manner that she understood. She improved her results from the mock exams until the final exams.”
Ellen’s mother, January 2016
Year 13, Chemistry
“Thank you Melanie. The tuition has given Sarah a lot of confidence and the service was excellent, reliable etc. Sarah was well suited to Liam's style of help. We understand he is overseas next year but we would appreciate it if you could think who else in your team has a style similar to Liam for next year.”
Sarah’s mother Joanna, November 2015
Year 12, Chemistry
"Thanks Melanie. Hamish did a great job. Rosa got top of her class for maths and science, and Carlos has appreciated the help too. We will be in touch next year with Rosa."
Rosa’s and Carlos’ mother Jackie, November 2014
Year 10 & Year 13, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
"Thanks for all the time you have spent with Nikki over the past few months. Nikki has so much more confidence now. Thanks for making such a huge difference."
Nikki’s mother Sharon, November 2010
Year 11, Chemistry & Physics
"A big thank you to Chloe for her support. She has been amazing. Jennifer has only had nice and positive things to say about Chloe the whole year. Jennifer has enjoyed her sessions with Chloe and has found her style of tutoring so beneficial. Jennifer wouldn't be where she is today without her."
Jennifer’s mother Nicola, November 2012
Year 13, Chemistry
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