What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
“Amelia was awesome! What a gem. Rosa had a very enjoyable and productive first session with her.
The bio exam went much better than expected and the tutoring helped a lot. Please pass on our thanks to Marwah.”
Rosa’s mother Sara, November 2015
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Hi Melanie,
The boys seem to be confident going forward for their exams so hopefully their efforts will be rewarded. Thanks for being great to deal with and for an excellent service whatever the outcome.
With thanks and best wishes
Arthur”
Joshua’s and Tom’s Father Arthur, November 2016
Year 11 & Year 13, Mathematics & Physics
“Hi Melanie
Thanks for your follow up. Ferg was very happy with his tutorial. In fact he discussed it all the way home in the car. Then I was allowed to read what he had done, and look at the work he had done at school. (A first!!)
He knows he’s got the ideas, just getting them underway is his challenge (and then of course the proofreading, tenses etc.) But as I have tried explaining to him a hundred times, that can all be done at a different time
The big thing is he is motivated, so really wants to do well. So, yes, I would say the first tutorial was a success. He was happy with Brooke and how she related to/helped him
Cheers Paula.”
Fergus’ mother Paula, June 2016
Year 11, English & Mathematics
“Molly said Jacob was great. He was knowledgeable and really clear when explaining things. She found the session very worthwhile.”
Molly’s mother Pip, June 2015
Year 13, Physics
"We want to thank and acknowledge Ella's tutor Aimee, as she has been amazing while working with Ella and really helped her.
Thanks for all your help."
Ella's parents Regan and Emma, November 2025
Year 11 Mathematics & Science
“It was a great help to Grace. It gave her more confidence with exams and she passed her MCAT which she had been concerned previously that she may not. There were particular aspects also of the curriculum that were specifically letting her down in exams and she was able to get a greater understanding of these areas.”
Grace’s mother Pam, January 2016
Year 11, Mathematics
“Melanie,
Thank you for the report. Liam has helped Attica enormously for which we are very grateful.
Branton”
Attica’s father Branton, October 2016
Year 13 Physics
“[Tuition] helped [my son] identify what was important and focus on areas of weakness. He is really committed to sport and so felt that it made really effective use of his study time rather than scrambling through. He loved that it was one on one.”
Tom’s mother Kim, January 2016
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
“Hi Melanie
Adam & Tim really connected & as far as Adam is concerned the extra tutorials were absolutely worth it & all being well the mark he receives will prove it. He doesn't think he would have felt the way he does if it wasn't for Tim. He even bought him a large bar of chocolate to say "thanks"! I presume he'll let Tim know once he receives his mark.
Thanks again.
Cheers, Ade”
Adam’s mother Ade, November 2016
Year 12, Mathematics
“[William] thinks his physics exam today went really well, fingers crossed.
Thank you so much for all your help Mel, you've been brilliant. We would like you to help William out again next year with calculus & science.”
William’s mother Deb, November 2015
Year 12, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
“Emma said her tutorial with Jackson was fantastic yesterday. Being dyslexic and a very visual learner his style of teaching really suited her. She came home feeling really positive.”
Emma’s mother Catriona, September 2015
Year 12, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
"[We] previously used AHeadStart 1-2 years ago, finding Melanie extremely professional and approachable. The tutor involved was just wonderful and after only one session was able to recognise a key component which our daughter wasn't understanding in physics. She went from getting "not achieved" to "excellent" within a very short time."
Paris’ mother Hilary, January 2013
Year 13, Calculus & 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
"Hey Melanie :) thanks for your text earlier! Kealan really enjoyed his tutorial with Ryan…I think they are a good match! I thought that Ryan had a nice approachable manner about him & Kealan was very relaxed & open with him :) So all in all…a great start! Kealan is very amped about the whole thing…so I’m stoked!! Thanks Melanie :)."
Kealan’s mother Donna, May 2013
Year 8, Mathematics
“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
"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
“I can't thank Joe enough for all he has done with George! We are happy to see that he has regained his confidence with Joe's help. I am sure it has not been easy to get a 9 year old to want to do an hour’s maths work after school but he has done an amazing job at making it fun and interesting. I am sure George will miss seeing him on Thursdays.”
George’s mother Gwynneth, September 2015
Year 4, Mathematics
“We have found the services of AHeadStart to be wonderful, friendly and personalised. Nothing is ever a problem and they are happy to think outside the square to find solutions. We got tuition to expand our son's horizons and to make up some weaknesses his school has, rather than to improve his marks and AHeadStart has done this wonderfully. The fact our son has come away from NCEA level 1 with excellence is an added bonus."
Samuel’s mother Jasmine, January 2014
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
"FYI - we are very pleased with Sam's progress. Considering she was planning not to continue with statistics, with tutoring she has grown in confidence and achieving. It has been good that there was some degree of flexibility and we relied on Sam to work things out with the tutor. I think this has helped her take responsibility & make sure she was getting what she needed."
Sam’s mother Kathryn, October 2013
Year 13, Statistics
"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 session went really well thanks. Molly said Cameron was great answering her questions and that he communicated really well the answers. She said it was very helpful"
Molly’s mother Pip, September 2014
Year 12, English
“Michelle has been a fantastic tutor over the past 2 years. Thank you so very much for your wonderful service. I will highly recommend your company to anyone I come across that is looking for tutoring.”
Olivia’s mother Allison, May 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"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
“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
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