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Sylvan In Home Tutoring

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Success Stories

School Success

I wanted to write and thank you for all the help you have given my daughter Ellen. At times I know it was a struggle. Ellen came home today and reported she has passed all of her SOL's for 10th grade. Quite an accomplishment since she was previously failing some of her classes. She also passed all of her classes. Thank You Sylvan!

- Jamie Sliwinski

SOL Success

Claire passed her Algebra SOL!! Mission accomplished. Thanks Sylvan!

- Nancy Belleman

Success!

Our daughter went from C,D, and F's to A and B in all classes her freshman year. History went from an F to an A in 9 weeks. Her confidence level rose 100% as a sophomore. She's doing excellent. The staff knows what she needs and helps without being told or asked. She loves going and loves everyone there that works with her. Heather did more for Carley than any teacher in 10 years has ever done for her. We believe that she as well as Sylvan is our saving grace. When I saw your commercials, I was very skeptical about your service, but I was very wrong. We really can't believe what Sylvan has done for Carley. Thanks bunches for everything and I can't imagine where she'd be without your help.

- Candy Wood

Working with a gifted student

This is just a note to thank you and your staff most sincerely for helping our son. The early part of last school year found our Sophomore Honor Student in a rather unfamiliar and uncomfortable spot. GHS Varsity Golf was unfortunately taking him away from his advanced and fast paced Algebra II class on many fall afternoons, and his poor grades reflected his critical absence from this class time.

When I phoned Sylvan, in the winter for help, we were delighted to know there was indeed someone who could help. He really did benefit from his time with your two advanced math instructors. We saw progress almost right away.

In the latter part of May, he took his S.O.L.'s. A score of 529 in Algebra II Pass/Advanced tells it all!

Though we do not anticipate, nor expect, he will struggle with his Advanced Math Class that will start next month, we do feel confident that Sylvan will be there for him should golf, or any other reason, get in the way of his class time and his success. Also, it is good to know that you offer instruction for SAT's, we will definitely keep this in mind.

Working with teenagers is tough enough, but working with gifted and exceptionally bright ones can be really, really tricky. You put him completely at ease that very first testing date, so many months ago now. We do think that his feeling of comfort was key to him being receptive and open to his course of tutoring.

Lastly, I will add that confidence is an elixir. Many times in life we are able to accomplish something simply because of confidence and a can-do attitude. I know you agree that a positive attitude and one's own feeling of confidence is something that throughout life can serve us well - especially when the "goin' gets tough." If the "goin' gets tough" again for him, I promise you we will call Sylvan, for you have demonstrated that you can and will counsel and nurture our son. For this we are profoundly grateful. Thanks again.

- Parent of Goochland High School Student

Math Success!

My husband and I have been so pleased with our entire Sylvan experience. Steve has helped us every step of the way, whether it's understanding the "Sylvan program" in general or finding out about Lindsey's progress or just answering questions for us. He's also worked with us to tailor Lindsey's time at Sylvan around her needs once school started up again. Lindsey started Sylvan at a point when she was feeling, to quote Lindsey, "very stupid" and had almost no self-confidence about her academic abilities. Because she was behind in some areas, she never felt as good as the other students. She hated math. She dreaded tests because other children would finish first. She finished last year with a D in math. Now, however, it is a whole different story. The first progress report that came home from school showed that Lindsey had made ALL A's and B's!!! She feels so much more sure of herself in math and other areas in school as well. Her self-confidence has soared!!! She is understanding math now and isn't having to come to us that much anymore for homework help because she can UNDERSTAND it now. Lindsey has worked very hard, going to Sylvan three days a week throughout the summer and continuing with it twice a week now that school is back in session. She is serious about her time there and knows that she's there to help herself. Sylvan has given us the opportunity to prove to Lindsey that she IS smart (as we knew all along - she just needed a little extra help in learning that herself!!) Thank you!!!

- Amy Lambert

In Home Tutoring

Ryan was awesome and Hunter got a B on his geometry exam - yah! We appreciate how quickly Ryan was able to get Hunter up to speed so his school year could get back on track.

- Ms. Julia Thompson - Hunter's mom

Sylvan In Home Tutoring

We Love Joshua Clarke. Joshua has helped me to better understand the material that I have already received before my exams in the past two sessions. He is very good at breaking the problem down and showing you where you went wrong.

- Tina (Mom) and Rachel (Student - Algebra I) Prestipino 2/9/09

Sylvan ACT Prep

We were studying for the ACT - we were very happy with our tutor and felt she was helpful.

- Andrea R. - mother of Hayley 11th grade ACT 2/9/09

I can't praise Sylvan enough 4/19/09

I can't praise Sylvan enough for the skills they helped my daughter build. She came to Sylvan below grade level in reading and by working together with the school system for years before we tried Sylvan (going to summer school for two years, getting tutored privately, working with several reading specialists in the school system, etc.). I only wish we had enrolled her earlier. Based on their success with my daughter, I now have my son enrolled. I believe and trust in Sylvan's program and encourage all of my friends with children who are struggling in school to give Sylvan a try.

- Sandra Parrish

Trigonometry and Chemistry In Home Tutoring

My expectations were exceeded by using Sylvan to assist my son through two high school subjects. With their help, Stewart was able to raise his grades to maintain honor status.
6/11/09

- Parent

Algebra I In Home Tutoring

Noah was a remarkable teacher, incredibly patient, very resourceful and very flexible. He made a huge difference, not only to our daughter's understanding of mathematics, but to her whole attitude towards the subject. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
6/11/09

- Andrew Goddard