Houston Tutorial Testimonials

Large Group Back to School Courses 2008

Our first experience with HTA was AWESOME! They are very organized and on top of everything. The students who were enrolled at the classes at Duchesne this summer had enriching experiences! HTA helped our students get and feel organized before the school year started. They learned how to set goals, study better and even discover what kind of learner they were to help out with future studying. Those going into Fifth Grade were able to ease into Middle School without too much pressure. HTA offered the students, their parents and our teachers great feedback on each individual student. HTA takes the time to make sure each child receives the individual attention they deserve. As one of the students said “It was a good overall learning experience”. Thanks HTA for everything and we look forward to working with you during the school year and next Summer!
-Sarah Baker, Duchesne Summer Program Director

I would like to inform you that Kyle was a sincere individual who inspired
our daughter Michelle to believe in her ability to succeed. Throughout
the tutoring sessions he gave her the push to realize that she had the
intelligences to perform at her full potential.

We have known Kyle since mid-February 2007, and he did everything
possible to help Michelle learn Algebra and Chemistry and we applaud
him for his kindness,patience and ability to help her become more
knowledgeable in the subjects mentioned.

Kyle was an awesome choice and Michelle felt very comfortable with
him….Thank You for all your organization has done and we would fully recommend
you to everyone we know.

-Joseph Ramirez, Parent of Kinkaid School Student

” I can’t say enough great things about the group at HTA. Julie personally helped me learn how to use the computer and my sons have used their tutors in Math and Science. HTA has really helped us build confidence in ourselves and our abilities. One of my son’s raised his grade from a D to a B. A great success given the subject.”
- Diane Lester, Parent of Memorial High School and Spring Branch Middle School Students

Thanks for your support throughout our year. I have seen great improvements in my son’s studies.

- Tonya Cole, 8th Grade PJHS Counselor and Parent of of Middle School Student

“My daughter took the HTA Study Skills Course and continued with private accountability tutoring. She has imporved her study habits dramatically. We highly recommend their tutors for weekly accountability sessions. My daughter loves her tutor, she is more confident with her academics and her grades are showing it.”

- Vesta Kuntz Frommer, Parent of Kinkaid School Student

” I can’t say enough about the tutoring services and the study skills assistance found at HTA - both of my kids have greatly benefited from their tutors and they really like them.”

- Sara Dodd-Spieckelmier, Parent of River Oaks Baptist and St. John’s School Students

” Wow - I really couldn’t believe it. HTA was able to find us a great tutor for my son in Chemistry. His teacher is impossible and the tutors I’ve had before were incompetent. I was hesitant but Julie assured me that she would connect us with a good tutor…Needless to say, we are happy and are still using the tutor she referred and it is a blessing.”

- A. Grover, Episcopal High School Parent

” Dear Julie, All of my kids really liked thier tutor and are experiencing real results from their sessions. Thank you for providing them with valuable study skills and building their confidence. We will definitely refer HTA to our friends.”
- St. John’s School Parent

HTA has “been there” for my child and provided the additional resources he needed to succeed in college preparatory classes. HTA’s tutors have been first quality!
- Kathy Zay, Memorial High School Parent

“You really taught him "how to organize" himself with his files, agenda book, subjects, use of highlighters, and the finer points of taking notes. I don’t know how you kept his attention, but whatever style you used to figure him out…it worked. I am so grateful to you for offering the class in the first place and second to getting to know him to be able to "get through to him" about the importance of these concepts. I would highly recommend this be part of the school’s program or atleast a before school starts option for parents to put their children through each year. I would put Cameron through this again next year as a refresher if it were offered.

Second, for bringing Brett Bergvall to us! He is truly a God-send and answer to my prayers. He has been working with Carter one on one after school for 2 months now and I have seen a huge improvement in how Carter is learning and retaining the school work. He likes doing the work with Brett. He looks forward to working with him..and they really do work from 3:30 to 5PM! I called home one day to check on him and he asked me not to call because I was interrupting!! Brett is extremely thorough is how he teaches Carter. More than I could ever be. Brett thinks of all kinds of ways to keep Carter’s attention and varies the way he teaches such as actually working with coins, groups of cars, the clock, having Carter read to him, talking about something as they go to the park for a break…again, it seems to be working and it has kept Carter’s motivation high on learning. I originally hired Brett as his tutor, and clearly he does that well, but just for you to know…Brett has the character of a young man that I want Carter to know and Brett has become more of a role model/big brother to him. You just matched them up so well!

So, thank you for what you do. You do it very well and both Briargrove and Grady should know about your services. I know many mothers would love to find their own "Brett’s" for their kids. This Brett just happens to be taken..at least for the rest of this year!”

-Anita Taylor, Mother of Briargrove and Grady Middle School Students

I enrolled my son in the HTA Study Skills Course offered through the Kinkaid Summer Program. I cannot begin to tell you how much he enjoyed the course and how much he learned. Being that it was in the Summer, my husband and I thought that each day he would come home frustrated that he was having to attend. I’m delighted to say that every day he came home with a smile on his face. My son loved his teacher, Julie Mount, and was able to apply what he had learned on a daily basis. The skills that he learned are not only applicable for high school but for life. I’m so thankful that he had the opportunity to attend this course and I would highly recommend that every student take it or secure private study skills sessions from HTA.

–Mother of Stratford High School Student

I feel lucky to of found Houston Tutorial Association for my children. I have had tutors in the past that where not as convenient and cost more. Their study skills program has really helped both my sixth grader and eighth grader. The tutors are very professional and really relate to my children and their needs. My son has told me he learns more from his Spanish tutor than his teacher. I have and will continue to recommend the Houston Tutorial Association to my friends and use them for as long as the need is there.

-Diane Easley, Mother of Grady Middle School Student

My son is doing great in school, and we’re working with him to incorporate these wonderful new skills into his weekly routine. This study skills experience was definitely positive! My 11 year old would look forward to working with Julie and learning study skills. She made learning fun. Now he gets himself organized and has more confidence in studying for tests.

-Wendy Hunsaker, Parent of St. Francis Episcopal Sudent

Working with Houston Tutorial has been a terrific experience for us. Their tutors gave my daughter the confidence she needed. They helped her clear up the confusing areas and helped her use the information she learned in a confident way. I would definitely recommend HTA.

-Patryce Jones, Mother of Episcopal High School Student

For the record, you and your group have provided timely, valuable assistance to Kinkaid students in need. As far as I know, every time a family has contacted you, Houston Tutorial Association has been able to match the student with a tutor who can provide enlightenment in the subject, whether it be Latin, Study Skills, or any other area. I have not heard any complaints about any of the tutors associated with Houston Tutorial and have observed tangible results for the students.

-John Friday, Middle School Principal of The Kinkaid School - Houston, Texas

I want to take a moment to tell you what the Houston Tutorial Association has meant to me, both professionally and personally. You and your team came to Grady Middle School and offered a study skills workshop to our parents. The students who took advantage of the course have benefited from what they learned. They are using the organizational skills they learned to be more successful in the classroom. They have gained more confidence and are happier and better adjusted.

Personally, I would like to say that the tutor that you arranged for my daughter has been outstanding. She is truly a gifted teacher. She has a wonderful rapport with my daughter and is very knowledgeable. I am very pleased with your services and hope to continue our relationship for a long time.

-Annesta Lunde, Counselor - Grady Middle School