Testimonials

“My son had struggled with math for several years and as parents we found it harder and harder to understand the math and support his skills. After completing educational testing Linda was recommended to us for tutoring. We were switching schools and needed to get up to speed on the new school's math curriculum. Linda provided our son with the support he needed to build his skills and his confidence. He went from thinking of himself as someone who really struggled with math to being a much more confident learner who knows how to ask questions rather than being overwhelmed. It was incredibly helpful to have Linda be in regular direct communication with his teacher to know what the class was working on and what our son needed to address to increase his mastery of the topic. She attended a school meeting with us and gave us weekly updates on how things were going. We are very grateful to Linda for being a part of the team and it helps to know we can reconnect with her if a tune-ups needed!”

— S.L. Parent

“As a freshman in high school, my daughter, P, seemed to struggle with school work. She enjoyed being at school with her friends, but it was difficult to focus in the classroom, to complete all of her homework on-time and to achieve the results she wanted on her assessments. We started working with Linda in the beginning of P's freshman year.

Although we were hesitant to work over FaceTime, Linda was able to establish a great rapport with P, fairly quickly. Linda understood the challenges and struggles that P faced in the classroom, as well as, those when attempting to complete homework assignments and projects. P found that Linda was extremely helpful with organization, time management, reading comprehension strategies, and techniques for effective paper writing. As the weeks ensued, P became more efficient and more effective. She started to finish her work on time, sometimes ahead of time, and was prepared for her assessments. As P's grades started to improve, she started to enjoy the learning process. Her view of school changed and she started to enjoy and flourish in her classes.

Grades are important but more importantly, P embraced what she was learning and started to formulate her own opinions about the topics being discussed. To say this was a turn around is an understatement. P now has a positive view of learning, is expanding her world, and believes in herself. She has also learned how to prioritize, manage her time, and is actually able to include more free time with friends. As parents, we are impressed with Linda's professionalism and her ability to develop a positive and effective relationship with our daughter. We are sure that P will "take" Linda with her to college and continue to enhance her learning experience. She will continue to develop her relationship with Linda as a mentor and reap the benefits of her wisdom in education and life in general.”

— G.L. Parent

“As a father who has seen a change in his son's life and direction, I feel it is important to share with others the positive impact Linda has had on my son. My son was always smart and a hard worker, but he had made some poor academic decisions with what could have been long term consequences. With Linda's guidance, encouragement, frequent mentoring she has helped my son to redirect his life. Linda has the experience, the knowledge ... but most importantly she has genuine passion to help kids find themselves and to find a pathway for success.

She has opened doors of opportunity for my son. I will always be grateful for the guidance she has offered my son.”

— W.R. Parent

“My son has struggled in school with tests and testing anxiety; using a systematic approach in his work and solidifying math concepts.  For years I’ve been trying to convince his schools to give him individual help in his areas of weakness, but unless a child is diagnosed with an official learning disability there is very little help on offer.  The educational psychologist who tested my son recommended Linda Barnes when I contacted her for advice.  Linda has a calm, confident, competent approach; treats my son like an individual and tries to understand his natural working style.  She has helped him learn how to be more effective in how he approaches tests and school work.  My son’s grades and confidence are increasing and it has reduced the stress in our household as he now feels he has someone knowledgeable to turn to when he is having trouble in his school work and tests.”

— S.R. Parent

“When I was unclear on how to best prepare myself for college, or even to accomplish the goals I had set for high school, Linda never just pointed me in the right direction. Instead, she took the time to lead me down the right path. Linda made it her personal mission to make sure I succeeded, and she's one of only a few that had such a positive impact on my future."

— E. B., Student

“Linda helped me target the right colleges after high school. She was very enthusiastic, patient, and knowledgeable in her field. She also helped me with the process of sending invitations, and a letter to the United States embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo so my family could come to the US and attend my graduation ceremony. She has done the same for two of my siblings who are currently attending the University of Vermont. I highly recommend her because she is great at what she does.”

— G.M. Student