eSylvan Online Learning Centers - Case History #3

How eSylvan has helped Thomas Henson,
a student from Georgia

Thomas Henson is an eighth grade student whose mother enrolled him in eSylvan because he was having trouble with his reading and reading comprehension skills. His mother hoped that eSylvan would help him catch up with his classmates.

Marion Brooks, Thomas's mother, in her own words …

Thomas was not a good reader in the seventh grade. His spelling and pronunciation were poor and he struggled with his reading comprehension. His grades were barely high enough to pass his classes and his self-confidence was suffering.

I heard about eSylvan from a family member who was also looking for a tutoring service for her son. I was impressed by eSylvan's reputation and their quality of service. I also liked that eSylvan was online since there aren't any tutoring centers close to our house.

Thomas likes eSylvan because he enjoys being on the computer and using the Internet. He also enjoys the personalized instruction he receives from his teachers and likes that he isn't singled out when he asks a question, as he is in the classroom.

I've seen a great deal of improvement in Thomas since he started eSylvan. He seems to understand more of what he is reading and he can pick out the main idea and other important information in a passage quickly. His spelling and pronunciation have greatly improved as well.

Thomas has also regained his confidence. He used to get very nervous and stumble over words when he read aloud, so he refused to read. Now he is happy to read out loud in class. I've always enjoyed reading and I am happy that Thomas is able to enjoy it as well.

Thomas is doing really well this school year and I expect that his grades will improve on his next report card. While he used to put off his homework for as long as he could, he now does it as soon as he gets home from school.

I feel really good about eSylvan. The teachers are wonderful; they inspire Thomas to learn more and try harder. The thing that I like most is that Thomas enjoys eSylvan. He's learning and having fun at the same time.