What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
“Grace came out buzzing from her first session with Kyle, the 1-1 format really works for her and she was very happy. She walked in the door and went straight to her room to start some of her homework for the week!! So we are very happy thank you. I think this is going to be really beneficial for her so thanks again :-)”
Grace’s mother Pam, August 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"We found Caitlin excellent as tutor, Rebecca reports that she was very knowledgeable about the material and even lent her a text book for study. Rebecca related well to Caitlin and enjoyed her sessions. We are very grateful for having found your service, as I believe correspondence on its own would have been sadly lacking – I think there is definitely room for some improvement in their resources and methods of instruction, the assigned teacher at the school was pleasant but Rebecca had little contact outside of brief written comments on her work papers."
Rebecca’s mother Noreen, November 2011
Year 12, Level 2 Mathematics
“Thank you so much for the feedback on Victoria’s tutorials. She has really enjoyed her sessions with Anna, who is just lovely and seems to be able to get the best out of Victoria.
Many thanks again for the great service you provide and the wonderful tutor we have been fortunate to have.”
Victoria’s mother Andrea, October 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"Thank you so much for sending the report.
We’ve shared it with Sota’s parents in Japan as well.
It really gives a clear picture of how he’s been working on his tasks each time.
Sota often tells us how great Isabella is as a tutor.
We really appreciate her patience and the way she supports him.
We truly feel that Sota’s progress so far is thanks to her help.
He was also able to achieve in the recent NCEA internal exam.
As he now starts preparing for the external exams, we’d really appreciate your continued support in helping him work on his weaker areas.
Thank you."
Sota's guardian Mari, June 2025
Year 13 Biology
“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
“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
"Eva got excellence for all her internals in science this year and also did well in her prelims. This means that she qualifies for a science award at prize giving. Even though she has always had a good understanding of science, the tutoring has really helped her write her answers in the way they want."
Eva’s mother Frances, November 2014
Year 11, Science
“Thanks Melanie,
We are very happy with Georgia’s progress. Tim is a credit to your company - polite, prompt and Georgia says she is learning heaps, so thank you.
Kind regards, Claire”
Georgia’s mother Claire, November 2016
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“Tuition for my daughter helped her so much, it was the best decision we made for her in helping her achieve her goals.
Going from home-schooling to suddenly gaining credits for Level 1 and Level 2 was hard, the work load increased and gave her quite the shock. She was very determined though and with the help of her tutors she not only went from struggling in English and Maths but to succeeding in every internal and external she did.
Her tutors were just amazing, they helped her have confidence in what they taught her but most of all they supported her every step of the way giving her an understanding and skills to work through her work.
Was worth every cent especially when we saw for ourselves how much she was improving and how she would go from sitting there confused, asking us as parents for help to understand, to sitting there confidently working through her work knowing what she was doing. She went from getting 'achieved' to 'merit's and for English all 'excellences' for the past two years.
I also found tuition around exam times fantastic, helping her go over all the past exams helped her so much and I believe by doing so it helped her understand what was expected of her in her exams.”
Mikayla’s mother Leeann, January 2016
Year 12, English & Mathematics
“Thanks to you and Sean for the very comprehensive report- we are so pleased with his progress. George really likes Sean and responds well to his style of teaching.
George said to me yesterday that he now enjoys maths which is great and a big change from before beginning Sean's tutorials.”
George’s mother Justine, July 2015
Year 7, Mathematics
“We have been very pleased with the effort Blake and Lethan have put in for Matt. Both he, Pete and I appreciate their efforts very much.”
Matt’s mother Cate, December 2015
Year 13, Level 3 English, Geography, History
“Thank you very much for the service you provide. Mo has been a great support for Jake when he needed it.”
Jake’s mother Lisa, November 2015
Year 13, Physics
“Please thank Don for me. The whole process has been very easy for both myself and Alex. The tutorials gave him confidence which with any maths is vital.”
Alex’s mother Gael, November 2015
Year 13, Calculus
"No doubt Saphron's ability to comprehend and understand Maths has led to a huge improvement in her School work. She has worked hard in class and both her confidence and understanding have now seen her work improve from a slightly below level student to her now becoming in the top 3% in her class, with a recommendation from her Teacher that she be moved forward going into next year. Maths Speed tests were also a mind block, but these are now completed quickly and accurately. Saphron's report is not due until next week but indications are that Teachers have been very impressed with her progression. We owe a lot of Saphron's improvements to Melanie with her programme certainly having a very positive effect on our child's learning."
Saphron’s father Mark, December 2008
Year 7, Mathematics
"Thanks once again. Tom found the tutorials from Daniel very helpful. Tom was very impressed with Daniel. He says he was really engaging. Just a fantastic teacher. Wow, really high praise from my son. I think you run a great business.”
Tom’s mother Leanne, December 2014
Year 13, Chemistry & Economics
“Clare's science and English internal assessment standard scores both improved. Her tutor is very keen to understand and support her with her new learning disability diagnosis which we are very grateful for.”
Clare’s mother, January 2016
Year 11, English & Science
"Thanks for all the help you have given Sam. You have done a great job and have a lovely way of teaching."
Sam’s grandmother Jackie, December 2012
Year 13, Level 3 Statistics
"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
“Hi Melanie just wanted to let u know Holly did well at NCEA thanks to you. Acids bases excellence, genetics merit, mechanics achieved. Thanks for all your help, we will be in touch re your as needed this year."
Holly’s mother Erica, January 2013
Year 11, Science
“Ben has been really pleased with his tutor, who he has made a connection with, which has made it easier for him to learn. Thank you very much. It is great to see his spirits lifted after a tough school year.”
Ben’s mother Kerry, November 2015
Year 11, English & Media Studies
"Awesome. Thanks Melanie. Ruby got her maths result from last term and got excellence so we are thrilled with Robert and the work they are doing. Thank you."
Ruby’s mother Keryn, May 2014
Year 12, Biology & Mathematics
"Many thanks for your help and Katy got a biology result last week and she got Excellence!"
Katy’s mother Sue, July 2014
Year 13, Biology
“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
“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
“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
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