Andrew first came to Huntington in Smithtown NY, in March 2011 during his fifth-grade year. Andrew had been a delayed reader and had come to us after attending several other tutoring centers. His mom and teacher were very concerned and frustrated that things didn't seem to be getting better. Reading and writing were Andrew's biggest problem areas, but his family also reported a serious lack of confidence. Andrew admitted to writing as small as possible because he was anxious about his answers and spelling. He even confessed to sleeping during class to avoid his insecurities. Andrew's academic evaluation supported his family's concerns. He scored below grade level and national averages on every exam. It was also clear that Andrew had not mastered basic math skills.

Progress at first was slow for Andrew. He lacked confidence and motivation, and it seemed he had given up all of hope of ever being a good reader or student. With time and continued support from our teachers, Andrew slowly began to reach his potential. Gradually, his mood became brighter and things began to improve. He began to enjoy his time at the center and as a result, his time at school. By the completion of his Huntington program, Andrew had reached his goals, scoring in the high 90th percentile in many of his subjects. His mother reported a marked improvement in Andrew's reading and writing and told us that he was even excited for the next school year to begin. Andrew continues to come to the center, focusing on writing and study skills.

FROM: Andrew