What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
"Thanks so much for the progress report. I am thrilled with the progress Harry has made in this area. He seems much more confident when doing his English homework. He also can now see the benefits from this extra tuition with his results at school."
Harry’s mother Jane, May 2012
Year 11, Level 1 English
“We wanted to let you know how much Olivia has enjoyed her tuition. Amelia has been a great match for her. Olivia has improved a lot over the time Amelia has tutored her to the point where her teacher at school has commented. Also she has made a significant improvement in her end of year maths tests and has gone up a stanine.
We really hope that Olivia can continue her tutoring with Amelia next year.”
Olivia’s mother Kerry, November 2015
Year 7, Mathematics
"Many thanks for Jackson's report on George's progress. We have been so impressed with Jackson - he certainly packs a lot into an hour! George has found him very easy to relate to."
George’s mother Judith, October 2014
Year 12, Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics
"Wish Laura well for us. She has been a wonderful guide for the last two years with Joe. She’s extended him and backed his thinking; teaching him how to get his ideas down in a constructive, lucid way. All the best with AHeadStart it has certainly has been fantastic for our boys."
Joe’s mother Sally, December 2014
Year 13, 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
“A few years ago we tried Kip McGrath. AHeadStart leaves Kip McGrath for dead.”
Sarah’s mother Linda, January 2016
Year 10, Mathematics
"Overview an excellent relaxed approach which should boost any student's learning. Thankyou for coming to our house and discussing this material with her ... see you next year. "
Amuri’s mother Jenny, December 2009
Year 12, Level 2 Physics
"Mathew is enjoying the sessions, claiming he has learnt more in 2 hours with Molly than he has learnt in 2 years with his teacher who he has had for years 10 and 11."
Mathew’s mother Ellie, October 2012
Year 11, Level 1 Mathematics
“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
"Hi Chloe just thought I’d let you know Charlotte got 90% in her maths exam - top in the class! Thank you for all your help."
Charlotte’s mother Mel, November 2012
Year 9, English & Mathematics
“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
"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
"Can I also add my thanks for all your efforts and positive reinforcement for Briar over the past two years. I am just so pleased that Briar has put in the hard yards, maintained her effort even when she thought she was not getting ahead, and enjoyed the success of her efforts. It speaks volumes for your approach to tutoring and I am so pleased that we found you on the web and decided to work with you."
Briar’s mother Cathie, December 2009
Year 13, Level 3 Biology
"Thanks heaps for all the great work you have done with Bryony over the last 3 years. She has really enjoyed working with you, and you can certainly take credit for her results so far. I think you have a great way of relating to her, and getting the best from her in a non-threatening way. I wish you well for the future."
Bryony’s mother Paula, December 2012
Year 13, Level 3 Chemistry, Physics & Statistics
"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
“River said he found the Stats tutoring extremely helpful. He was really buoyed when he got home. He's looking forward to the next five sessions.”
River’s mother Yvonne, September 2015
Year 13, Statistics
"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
“Zac was very helpful with the graphs which was an area Ashleigh has been struggling with in Economics. Hopefully with Zac's support she will be able to successfully pass her second sitting of her economics internal open book exam before the end of the term.”
Ashleigh’s father Karl, June 2016
Year 12, Economics
“Thank you for all your support & help for Mikayla throughout the past 2 years, James was the most amazing Maths tutor & did wonders with Mikayla, I couldn’t speak more highly of your tutoring company and of James. And feel very blessed to have had the chance to discover who you were as it helped so, so, so much. Thanks again for everything.”
Mikayla’s mother Leeann, November 2015
Year 12, 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
“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
"Sarah has been wonderful for Nicole and so patient. She has come a long way and has had a good attitude and self-belief which is showing in her work."
Nicole’s mother Alison, October 2013
Year 11 English, Mathematics & Science
“Ben is very happy with James. James is teaching Ben stuff that Ben's teacher isn't teaching, which fills in the gaps for Ben. So we are all happy!”
Ben’s mother Sarah, March 2016
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“Our daughter was able to learn at her own pace and to clarify points that needed clarification. It was a positive one on one learning environment. Amelia was a positive role model.
Her tuition helped her gain confidence in her own ability which translated into improved test results. She went up a stanine level during the year.”
Olivia’s mother Kerry, January 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
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