RESULTS AND TESTIMONIALS
As of June 1, 2010 we've had over 120 students come through our Reading NOW program. We've received many testimonials from parents (and students!), and we are also sharing their progress results here. Listen to our radio commercials also, and hear what they have to say!
RADIO COMMERCIALS
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*NEW* - General Commercial - Back to School
Speaking 2 (8th Grade Male, MATH) - Student testimonial
Speaking 3 (5th Grade Female, READING AND MATH) - Mom's testimonial
Speaking 4 (8th Grade Male, MATH) - Mom's testimonial
Speaking 5 (1st Grade Male, READING) - Mom's testimonial
WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
STUDENT – Olivia (2nd Grade)
I am the mother of a seven-year-old student that Miss Kolash has been tutoring in reading for five months. My daughter Olivia came to Reading Now in January of 2009 at risk for failing the first grade secondary to her complete inability to read and decode words and sound combinations. Through one-on-one tutoring twice a week, Miss Kolash has taken Olivia from an at-risk reader (pre-K level) all the way up to being on par with the rest of her class.
However, what is most impressive is Miss Kolash’s ability to connect with Olivia on a level that works for her. Miss Haley (as we affectionately call her) has taken on my nervous, self-conscious, somewhat behaviorally challenged little girl and single-handedly given her the skills and confidence to flourish. Miss Haley uses positive reinforcement, games, and skill building exercises to accomplish a goal in which my husband and I, my daughter’s primary first-grade teacher and an Act 89 teacher could not even come close reaching. In my opinion she is the most caring and skilled teacher I have met. Any child would be lucky to have her as a teacher, and any parent would be blessed to have someone so gifted on their side.
For her love and patience with my daughter, I will be forever grateful. For her innate and keen ability to find just what Olivia needs and use that to their mutual advantage, I have come to respect her greatly. As I told the owner of Reading Now, if I had the money, I would build a statue to her honor in the bay for all to see.
In summary, I write this because Miss Kolash would be not just a positive addition to any educational program, but a shining star. She is truly gifted with the ability to teach. But more, she is truly gifted in the ability to reach children and make them want to learn. My family, and especially my little Olivia, will always hold her in our hearts as a truly special person we are blessed to have in our lives!
- HB
Dear Reading NOW -
Thanks for everything! We received progress reports from school and Bobby has improved a lot (he has an A in Language Arts!)
Thank You -
- DY
STUDENT – Elizabeth (4th Grade)
This report is not a deficiency report, but truly a PROGRESS report! Elizabeth is soaring with her reading. She's so excited about the fact that things are making sense to her! I am so glad you started her with Reading NOW and the "Colors" technique. The work in her group with Mrs. T. has helped
greatly.
- Teacher, Clymer, NY
STUDENT – Angela (7th Grade)
Dear Reading NOW:
Thanks so much for introducing Angela to the Mysterious Benedict Society. She read it in one weekend and loved it! She is sharing it with her friends and we are planning a book club at the end of the month.
She continued to maintain her A in Reading and Spelling for the rest of the school year.
Thanks Again! -
DM
STUDENT – Matthew (3rd Grade)
Dear Mrs. D –