What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
"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
“Thank you for the tuition with Julia, she was struggling with chemistry at school and her teacher suggested she drop 2 papers this year, but she was determined to complete all papers she started successfully. She did still struggle at exams but as a result of your tuition did have a better grasp.”
Julia’s father Graham, December 2015
Year 13, Level 3 Chemistry
"Many thanks for the Molly’s input with Charlotte over these last few months. The tutoring has really made a different. I have certainly been telling colleagues about your service."
Charlotte’s mother Catherine, December 2013
Year 13 Calculus & Physics
“Hi Melanie… Thank you for this report. Excellent feedback from Anna, she is doing just great work with our Sarah, they get along really well. Anna’s ability to motivate Sarah is fabulous!
Best regards Bev”
Sarah’s mother Bev, February 2016
Year 11, Mathematics
“Thanks so much for accommodating William this term. Daniel has been wonderful and I would recommend him to anyone. He has been professional in every way, always on time, never missed a tutorial. His manner and demeanour where encouraging and firm. I feel William has benefited immensely and look forward to his NCEA L1 result. Thanks, we will be in touch next year."
William’s father Kevin, November 2013
Year 11, Mathematics
"Logan had some good reports from his Science teacher yesterday, saying that the tutoring has made a huge difference, which is fantastic."
Logan’s mother Vanessa, April 2015
Year 10, Level 1 Mathematics & Science
“Jackson has been awesome with Meg and has really achieved good progress with her. Thanks for all the support :)”
Meg’s mother Jennene, June 2015
Year 10, Mathematics & Science
“Hi Melanie
Having Aria as Mackenzie's tutor for Maths has been the best decision - it has made a huge difference to her understanding of the topic. This has shown up in her confidence and been reflected in her grades at school. One to one lessons has been the great benefit compared to the classroom where she struggled to get the teachers attention for most of the year. Mackenzie did well in her internal geometric reasoning exam and felt confident going into the end of year exam - however she said it was a strange exam compared to what they had been learning so end results will tell.
So please give Aria a huge thank you and we would love to have her time again next year. Overall I am pleased with your service and the reports provide Mackenzie with great support.
So best wishes for the end of the year and I will re-enrol for next year.
Many thanks, Bronwyn”
Mackenzie’s mother Bronwyn, November 2016
Year 11, Mathematics
“Please pass my thanks on to James. Thanks to his help, Jess feels more confident and feels like she has done well in both her statistics and Physics exams.
Thanks and have a great Xmas. Clare”
Jess’s mother Clare, December 2016
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“I would highly recommend AHeadStart for students undertaking NCEA. It has been especially helpful for helping our children to understand how NCEA works and to manage and prepare for the external exams."
Holly’s & Bernadette's mother Mary, January 2014
Year 11 & Year 12, Chemistry, Mathematics & Science
"Sefton said she was great. He also said with a grin that she was “hot” so either that may distract him or motivate him, hopefully the latter. He told me has done the homework that she set for him already."
Sefton’s mother Kathy, August 2013
Year 13, Calculus & Physics
"Thank you so much for all your help with Luke & Bex over the past years. We really appreciate all the time and effort you have put into teaching them, you were a God send, honestly!"
Luke’s & Bex’s parents Peter & Nancy, November 2014
Year 13, Biology, Chemistry & Statistics
“Thanks Melanie. Mo has been a wonderful tutor to Dalton and Dalton has really come to like him. I have already asked Mo if he is still tutoring next year to assist Dalton again. Wishing you a happy Christmas and many thanks for all your help.”
Dalton’s mother Brigitte, November 2016
Year 11, Mathematics
"Stewart was able to teach Michaela the subject content that by breaking it down to a level she was able to understand it, where the school teachers didn’t have time."
Michaela’s mother Sandra, December 2009
Year 11, Level 1 Mathematics & Science
“The tuition was excellent and believe it really helped my son to achieve the best level he could. Dion's results did improve thru the year with tuition. I think he would have struggled without it. I'd like to say thanks!”
Dion’s mother Andrea, January 2016
Year 13, Calculus & Chemistry
“[Alex] had his prize giving this week and got top of Calculus and Dux, so he was pretty happy!”
Alex’s tutor Don, November 2015
Year 13, Level 3 Calculus
“Just want to pass on some great news. Ben has passed a Maths Internal with Merit!!!! This is the first Merit he has received in Maths.
So we feel very satisfied that Tuition is good for Ben. He also is very happy with James and pleased that he swapped.”
Ben’s mother Sarah, April 2016
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“Sean is really remarkable, Tom’s confidence is growing in leaps and bounds and he is loving learning. I am so pleased I found your organisation :)”
Tom’s mother Jo, May 2015
Year 9, Mathematics & Science
“I am very pleased with Mathew’s progress and I know he feels the same. Aaron has definitely changed Mathew’s attitude towards English. I know Mathew feels more confident heading towards exam time with the confidence he has gained with Aaron. Thank you so much to Aaron.”
Mathew’s mother Andrea, October 2015
Year 11, English
"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
“Hi Melanie
We really want to say thank you for your professional and friendly service. The tuition has certainly helped Benjamin to achieve better in Physics and Maths. He really does struggle with his learning and we were encouraging him to tackle these tricky subjects to allow him to achieve in these UE subjects.
Please pass onto James that he has been amazing and Benjamin really enjoyed receiving tuition from him. He was very good at encouraging and teaching Ben at Ben's level of understanding.
Many thanks, Sarah”
Ben’s mother Sarah, November 2016
Year 12, Physics
"Thanks to Melanie & John for your very professional approach to tuition. You provide lots of information & resources which made the whole process easy & accessible. Thank you. "
Alice’s mother Robyn, December 2009
Year 12, Level 2 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
“Hi Melanie,
Just to let you know Eloni had her Maths assessment on Monday and passed giving her NCEA Lv1.
She is really pleased with herself and found Sam’s tutoring invaluable.
We know it was an unconventional way for her to pass but Sam proved to be adaptable and flexible.
She is moving on to doing an Ara course next year.
Regards, Chris”
Eloni’s father Chris, November 2016
Year 12, Mathematics
"Thank Ryan for me please. He has been a great teacher & William has enjoyed the way he relates to working out problems that he has trouble with."
William’s mother Sue, May 2013
Year 12, Mathematics
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