Bridges Reading & Writing Institute

TESTIMONIALS

9.15.2008

Melissa Browning is the proud parent of an 8th grade student at Sierra Vista Middle School and an 11th grade student at Northwood High School

"My name is Melissa Browning and I highly recommend Bridges Reading and Writing Institute. I have two sons who have taken classes at Bridges because I felt that their written expression were not up to par with their reading and oral language ability. As a teacher, I know how important it is to have a solid foundation in written expression and at Bridges, that’s just what you’ll get. I knew that Bridges’ philosophy and class objectives were right on track for what I was looking for, which was not simply tutoring, but a deeper understanding of the English language and tools for expressing oneself in writing. But, it’s one thing to have a great presentation for beginning parents (as they do), and it’s another to follow through and create an atmosphere that carries out that philosophy.

Both my sons were less than enthusiastic about starting at Bridges, however, after the first session I never heard another complaint. The small group supportive atmosphere and skilled teachers are just the recipe that one needs for academic growth. What’s really amazing is that I have seen my sons apply the skills learned at Bridges to their written assignments in school. I nearly cried when I heard my youngest say, as he was completing a school assignment, “I’m just not happy with my word choice in my second paragraph topic sentence.” This is a kid whose goal, prior to his time at Bridges, was to complete each writing assignment using the fewest words possible! My oldest son, as a Junior, is now approaching the writing portion on the SAT and college application essays. I feel confident that we are giving him the best possible support by having him attend classes at Bridges.

If you are looking for a place that only helps your child do their Language Arts homework, Bridges is not for you. Bridges is an institute that has strategies in place to give your children a deeper understanding of vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing skills that they will use throughout their lives."

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6.1.2008

Melisssa-Ann Yrigoyen is the proud parent of a student in Kindergarten at Melinda Heights Elementary School

"My daughter was resistant to learning how to read and write. Our daily practice times had become torture sessions. Then I took her to Bridges. Her instructor has instituted a love of learning in [my daughter]. The one on one attention coupled with the class time designed for the student has made [my daughter] confident that she can learn. [My daughter] has learned more in 2 months than she did in 2 years of preschool. We are very happy."

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4.24.2008

Jennifer Vanloy is the proud parent of a home schooled student in 5th grade

"My eleven year old son surprised me by telling me he liked his new class at Bridges an wished he could go twice a week! This enjoyment he reported experiencing was quite a change from the typically resistant attitude he previously showed towards writing and tutoring. I evaluated a number of other tutoring centers and concluded Bridges would give him the best education in writing and the different styles of writing."