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
“Tuition with Hamish was fantastic - thank you. Sophia said he explained things really well and was able to answer her questions. She even came back enthusiastic and explained to us how you calculate the charge of elements in the periodic table! We would like to keep the Monday sessions with him.”
Sophia’s father Greg, October 2015
Year 11, Science
“I have to say that Jeremy was not only a fabulous tutor but also a good role model for an impressionable 12 year old boy! He now wants to go to University to do a mechanical or electrical engineering degree majoring in robotics!!
Thanks again and no doubt I will be calling on your services at some stage in the future.”
Josh’s mother Lee, May 2015
Year 7, Mathematics
"Yes, Alex came home buzzing. She really wants to do well in her exams later this year. Sadly for her, her results in the mock exams were disappointing.
So after her first English tutorial yesterday, she is already feeling a lot more confident and is a happier person. Many thanks for organising Paula."
Alex’s mother Cassandra, September 2013
Year 11, English
“Hi Melanie,
Thank you for the progress report for our daughter Helena.
Connor is doing the most fantastic job as her tutor!
Helena has gone from failing in Chemistry to passing with Merit, and it is all down to Connor!
Last week Helena was given a letter of recognition from her school, that was awarded by her teachers, for outstanding effort in English, Mathematics with Statistics........and in Chemistry!!!!!!
We have recommended' A Head Start' to a number of parents that are looking for help with their teenagers.
The true miracle is that Helena, having grown in confidence, has decided to continue with Chemistry in Yr 13 !
Thank you, once again, for employing Connor as a tutor at 'AHeadStart'.
Kind Regards, Rachel”
Helena’s mother Rachel, October 2016
Year 12, Chemistry
"Melanie had exactly the right approach to engage Elsie about Maths. We all enjoyed Wednesday nights - and Elsie made real progress. Her confidence and enjoyment of the subject improved and she got improved test results - having struggled to "get" maths all the way through High School."
Elsie’s mother Mary-Anne, December 2009
Year 12, Level 2 Mathematics
“I have been very impressed by the standard of tuition offered. My three children all at different stages have undertaken various subjects and all have seen an increase in their internal grades...moving in some cases from a basic achievement to merit or excellence levels. We are signing up again this year!
Thanks for the service you provide!”
Oliver’s mother Louisa, January 2016
Year 12, English
"Felicity is loving her tutor lessons and getting alot from the sessions.
We would love to continue next year when school is back."
Felicity's parents Antoinette and Mike, November 2024
Year 10, English & Mathematics
“Ethan LOVES his lessons! Joe has completely lit a spark in him, it’s great to see J
Also – we just got Tom’s mid year reports and he got the highest scores possible in Maths and Science and is now top of the class in Maths! Way to go Sean!”
Ethan’s and Tom’s mother Jo, June 2015
Year 5 & Year 9, Mathematics & Science
“AHeadStart provide friendly, helpful tutors who are well organized and passionate about the subjects they teach. They are quite flexible with times, and the thing that suited us the best is that they come to your home. The tuition they provided for our son was invaluable. Definitely value for money.”
Matthew’s mother Cate, January 2014
Year 11, Geography, Mathematics & Science
“The tutoring is going extremely well and Sean has been very patient with Joshua and we have noticed a change in his attitude toward learning and reading.”
Joshua’s mother Heather, December 2016
Year 5, Reading & Writing
“AHeadStart definitely provides a more professional and comprehensive service [than other tuition].”
Emmerson’s mother Tracey, January 2016
Year 13, Biology & Chemistry
“She has really enjoyed her time with Hamish and felt the best she had ever going into an exam, regardless of the result. That is something for her.”
Sophia’s father Greg, November 2015
Year 11, Science
“Hi Melanie
Harry said the tutorial with Hayden was really really good. He said Hayden is was clear and kept moving (didn't waste time on stuff Harry knew) but made sure he understood before moving on.
Thanks so much Melanie - I felt the stress draining away after Harry told me the above about Hayden. It makes such a huge difference when I can be confident Harry has such great help to pass his exams. I am so impressed with how you run AHeadStart, so organised and on to it. I hope you are getting lots of students - I certainly have told quite a few people now.
Thanks and kind regards
Judith.”
Harry’s mother Judith, May 2016
Year 12, Chemistry & Physics
“I have been really impressed with the turnaround Jackson has achieved with Henry this year. He has done a fantastic job which I appreciate so very much. I hope that Jackson will be available again next year and Henry can continue tutorials with him.
I am very grateful for the service you provide as it has made a big difference for both Emma & Henry.”
Henry’s mother Tracey, November 2015
Year 10, English & Mathematics
“By the way, feedback from Eveane is that these sessions are awesome. Even after only the first one things were making more sense to her and she has said they've helped hugely. Connor is very good and very patient with her. I only wish I had gotten onto these sooner!
Thanks so much, Suz.”
Eveane’s mother Suzanne, June 2016
Year 12, Chemistry
"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
“Josh moved from stats to calc, he had a lot of catching up to do.
The tutoring gave him a better chance at his exams, he seemed more confident about his ability.”
Josh’s father Russell, January 2016
Year 13, Calculus
“We were very pleased with Emma’s results as she gained Level 2 with Excellence. Excellence endorsement in Art design and Biology, Merit endorsement in Maths and passed Physics with 9 ex and 13 merits and Chemistry with 12 ex and 8 achieved. Jackson Roberts was an excellent tutor and Emma would be very keen to continue with him.”
Emma’s mother Catriona, January 2016
Year 12, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
“Please thank the tutors very much from both Josh and myself. Josh has said they have been incredibly helpful over this past year, the difference between Merit and Excellence.
Thank you for your assistance over the past years with both Josh and Matt, it has been invaluable.
Kind Regards, Cate”
Josh’s mother Cate, November 2016
Year 13, Calculus & Statistics
"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
“Hello Melanie,
Thanks to you & Amelia for all your help with Neve. Her Chemistry & Physics have improved dramatically! Neve walked into the exam on Monday with confidence and is proud of her achievements and hard work. She really enjoyed going to tutoring with Amelia as she made it easy to understand and helped build her confidence in the subject.
Neve's looking at Year 12 Biology next year so will be keen to continue with AHeadStart in the new year.
Thanks again.
Cheers Shirene :)”
Neve’s mother Shirene, November 2016
Year 11, Science
"Angus has received good results with AHeadStart and we as parents have really appreciated Melanie coming to his school for the tuition."
Angus’ mother Bridget, December 2009
Year 10 Mathematics & Science
“Tom has improved his test scores in maths and will be up streamed soon we hope. His confidence has improved hugely and that is due to the knowledge and understanding Sean has given him. Sean was easy to get on with, a great role model and very smart and appropriate at all times, a great teacher.”
Tom’s mother Jo, January 2016
Year 10, Mathematics
“Hi Melanie
The tutorial went extremely well. Douglas was quite apprehensive but totally clicked with Jackson and said the 90minutes went very quickly and Jackson helped enormously with the maths and chemistry he had been doing this week.
Many Thanks, Catriona”
Douglas’ mother Catriona, February 2016
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
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