What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
“Can you please pass onto Jackson what a wonderful tutor he was this year for Danni. I have said we would be very interested in having him again next year.”
Danni’s mother Janine, November 2015
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
"Just want to let you know Jed really enjoyed his tutorials with Max and believes they have made a real difference to his exam efforts, particularly in re-igniting belief in his science ability!
His motivation and attitude has improved and we are hopeful this will carry through into Yr 12.
Please pass our thanks onto Max and am sure we will be in touch next year."
Jed’s mother Lesley, November 2014
Year 11, Science
"Just by having 4 or 5 one to one sessions with Melanie, Jack's confidence and understanding of the subject was increased enormously. Jack has said he felt confident with his answers but would not have if he hadn't had the tuition. Thank you Melanie."
Jack’s mother Karen, December 2009
Year 11 Biology, Chemistry & Physics
“[I] know that you are doing a good job tutoring Georgia when she spent all of Saturday helping her friend study for Maths as [her friend] had got not achieved in the linear internal and they allowing resits as some classes had such high not achieved marks.
Thank you Melanie. I know G happy with her M in that assessment. And that has everything to do with you tutoring her.”
Georgia’s mother Louisa, June 2015
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Hayden has been amazing. Morgan is a much more confident boy with his studies :)”
Morgan’s mother Joyce, October 2016
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Hi Melanie
Sam really enjoyed it and thought Sean was awesome. His words were 'he's young and cool, and he stays on the subject, he doesn't get distracted and start talking about other things'. So there's an honest answer from mine. Sam is quite a social chatter so it sounds good that Sean will keep him on task. He was excited telling me about it which is what I thought as he likes one on one or in this case two to one.
I'll definitely keep you posted. My husband dropped Sam and met Sean and he said he gets a good feeling and that we will see results. All in all, a great first review.
Very happy indeed. Thanks so much.”
Sam’s mother Rochelle, March 2016
Year 7, Mathematics
"Kathleen went from 'giving up' to 'give it a go'. She was amazed and relieved to find she could understand the work."
Kathleen’s father John, December 2009
Year 13, Level 3 Physics
"Melanie fitted my daughter in an already packed schedule of hers. She went the extra mile to make sure she understood every concept in calculus. The result of her effective approach was a very confident student. My daughter just went from strength to strength, passed her internal exams, feels confident about success in the end of year exams and is absolutely motivated. Thank you, Melanie!"
Nastassja’s mother Henriette, December 2008
Year 13, Level 3 Calculus
"Yea Sophie loved it. By the way, Maths is by far and away the toughest thing for Sophie. Prior to her tutoring Sophie's last exam resulted in an achieved. The good news is since getting Kelly's help, Sophie just received four excellence credits on her latest maths test. Please accept our heartfelt thanks to you and Kelly."
Sophie’s father Simon, June 2012
Year 12, Level 2 Mathematics
"A very quick note to thank you and Jason for the great experience Campbell had with his first tutoring lesson. He was absolutely delighted with what was covered and the ease in which he grasped concepts previously misunderstood. I have not heard him as animated and enthusiastic as he was when we spoke last night for several years."
Campbell's mother Jill, July 2010
Year 13, Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus
"Olivia is happy with her English tutorials and very happy with her “merit” Speech internal result, as she has usually had “achieved” for speeches before now."
Olivia’s mother Sue, May 2015
Year 11, Level 1 English
“Can I say thank you for Kimberley's tutoring this term. Ashleigh was great, she had a positive encouraging manner and Kimberley responded really well to it. She is keen to continue with tutoring next year.”
Kimberley’s mother Jocelyn, November 2015
Year 11, English
"Thank you for sending Helena to us. She is an impressive young woman and has already helped Daisy so much. Daisy says she explains things clearly and has unravelled much confusion already. We are looking forward to seeing her every Sunday."
Daisy’s mother Lorelei, May 2014
Year 11, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
“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
“Josh did enjoy and found the tutorials very helpful from Blake, Max and Hugh. Next year he will decide which scholarship subjects to take. He will be wanting assistance with tutorials in 2016 and I will get in touch with you with his requirements as soon as I can.”
Josh’s mother Cate, December 2015
Year 12, Level 2 Accounting, Economics, English & Mathematics
"Hamish did much better than we expected with his Economics exam.
All indications from parent interview/school reports were that Hamish was struggling. So, I suspect these results are a result of the excellent work Alexandria has been doing with Hamish. Please thank her. She has a lovely personable manner as well."
Hamish's mother Fiona, August 2025
Year 12 Economics
“Hi Melanie,
We could not be happier with the service you and Hayden have provided for both Ella and Jacob.
I have, and will continue, to highly recommend your service to others.
We wish you and yours, a safe, happy and restful holiday season!
Kind regards, Adele”
Ella’s and Jacob’s mother Adele, December 2016
Year 12 & Year 13, Mathematics & Physics
"We have enjoyed Caitlin’s help and have been very impressed in how Caitlin managed to turn Ashlea around from failing to finishing within the top 3 of her Year 12 class. We really can’t thank Caitlin and AHeadStart enough."
Ashlea’s father Stephen, June 2011
Year 12, Level 2 Biology & Chemistry
"The feedback which I have received from my student has been extremely positive. He had Jason as a Maths Teacher, and I know that the one on one tution made all the difference to the confidence of my student. I would definitely recommend the agency they are easy to contact and very helpful. He will be using the services of your agency again in 2010. I am the guardian of this young man, and I know that from his comments he is extremely satisfied."
Paht’s guardian Margaret, December 2009
Year 12 Mathematics
"It’s nice to know that our son can go to AHeadStart and leave having learnt the things he somehow missed in class."
Lyndon’s mother Marian, December 2009
Year 10 Maths & Science
“Thanks so much for the wonderful service to Emerson- we have been very impressed. And Emerson really enjoyed being tutored by Jackson.”
Emerson’s mother Tracey, November 2015
Year 13, Biology & Chemistry
"Brittany said thank you, he was very helpful, and if she ever needed help with chemistry in the future she would definitely get in contact with AHeadStart Tuition."
Brittany’s mother Jennifer, May 2014
Year 12, Chemistry
"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
“Hi Melanie,
Thank you so much for sorting us out with such a great tutor. Mitchell is feeling very confident and I know he really rated Jeremy as a tutor - so please pass on our thanks to him.
Kind regards, Amanda Campbell”
Mitchell’s mother Amanda, November 2016
Year 12 Physics
"Melanie was wonderful in her availability to cater for Danielle at short notice. Danielle was very certain that she was going to do poorly in her Physics exam prior to her lessons with Melanie. Melanie provided a method of formulas that would help Danielle answer questions. Melanie explained the subject in a way that suited Danielle. Danielle was very happy in the end."
Danielle's mother Lisa, December 2009
Year 12, Level 2 Physics
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