Testimonials
Here's What Parents Are Saying:
Our daughter Grace started at ABC Tutoring in November of 2010. She was in third grade at the time and had poor reading and math skills. She scored at the level of a mid-first grader. With such low scores she was struggling and unlikely to pass the FCAT. She worked twice weekly with Karen and when the FCAT arrived in April she scored a 3 in math and reading! Her reading confidence greatly improved. We continued throughout the summer and into the first 9 weeks of fourth grade. On her first report card in fourth grade she made the A & B honor roll. This was the first time in years she had done this! She is right on target with fourth graders and has improved confidence, reading skills, and studying abilities. ABC Tutoring and Karen have done a wonderful job. I recommend them all of the time. It is worth the commitment and money. I feel that without ABC my daughter would have had to repeat the third grade. Thank you Lynda and Karen!
Dania R., Parent of a 4th grader, Winter Haven, FL
"Lynda McCartney (ABC Tutoring) is by far, exceeding all expectations expected from any tutorial assistance! My 6 year-old daughter, who was struggling in 1st grade, leaped 150% in progress after only 3 days a week (one hour each session) within a 3 month period. She was reading at a 0.9 (9th month of Kindergarten) at the end of February, and by the end of May was at a 2.3 (2nd grade, 3rd month level). She was failing school when we met Lynda. Today, only a few months later she is an accelerated reader. Mrs. McCartney finds these children's weakness and attacks it, then builds up their strengths! It WORKS! Thank-God for this perceptive and intuitive instructor!"
Heather G., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"My daughter has been tutoring with Lynda now for 3 months. In these three months Jenna has gained two years worth of knowledge in reading that has been verified through the school. Before starting with Lynda, Jenna had no chance of passing the FCAT this year. I now have no worries that Jenna WILL PASS! I believe Jenna missed out on a few key components along the way during her regular schooling that she would have never gotten past without on-on-one help. Her future is limitless now." Susie R., Winter Haven, FL., Parent of 3rd Grad FCAT Student (Passed!)
"Our seven year-old son began tutoring with Lynda in February, 2010. His reading improvement has been tremendous. Now in 2nd grade, he is already reading and decoding at 3rd grade levels. Lynda makes learning fun. We often hear laughter and excitement during the sessions. Our son often says, "Yea, Ms. Lynda tonight!" Lynda is a one-of-a-kind teacher and we highly recommend her. We feel fortunate to have found her." Jason I., Lakeland, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"Lynda McCartney of ABC Tutoring was truly a godsend for my son and me. After a casual conversation with her regarding my son's difficulty with spelling she encouraged me to look into the possibility that he might be dyslexic. Although I didn't want to believe it, I took her advice and educated myself on this learning disability. She hit the nail right on the head! Lynda's knowledge regarding difficulties in reading, spelling, and arithmetic is phenomenal. She is extraordinary in her ability to diagnose the child and encourage the parent. Her passion and calling is to help children become vibrant readers, spellers and mathematicians while giving parents hope that their child can succeed when they are taught the way they can learn. Lynda has an uncanny way of being able to calm the child and make the tutoring sessions fun. She continues to educate herself on curriculum that is on the market so she can find the right program for the child. When so many other programs I tried failed to teach my child how to spell and read accurately, she was able to point me to a program that worked. Now my son is on the road to success and his confidence is beginning to soar. I highly recommend Lynda as a certified reading and spelling tutor. She is a marvelous resource with a caring heart and a passion to educate both her students and the public regarding certain learning difficulties." Diana W., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 6th Grader
Ms. Lynda and Ms. Karen, Attached is Donna's final report card for 1st grade. I am very pleased with Donna's report card and her progress. I have noticed her sounding out words as we drive down the road, (that didn't ever happen before). She even sounded out the Handicap Parking sign the other day! Thank you both so much for what you do, it means a great deal to me!! Karen S., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of a 1st Grader
I just want to say thank you for all that you have done for Aiden over the last year. You have made him the confident student he is today and I can't thank you enough. He has truly excelled and soared in his academics. A year ago I would have never imagined he would have taken off like he did. You are an amazing teacher, Lynda, with a very special gift. We are forever grateful! Thank you again and again!
Heather L., Auburndale, FL - Parent of a 2nd Grader
Karen, I have no idea what went on in your small classroom on Tuesday, July 26th. But I have not seen Kade so excited after attending any type of learning experience. He talked about working with you before I even asked him how the session went. His statements included: "That was the best school ever!" "Why was that class so short?" I love the breaks she lets me take." I want to go to that school again." The lessons you asked him to practice at home he eagerly showed me. I caught him doing them while riding in the car the following day. He wanted to take his memory game over to see his grandparents and taught them how to play as well. I am still in awe! So what ever you are doing, keep up the great work!" Kalen R., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of a 1st Grader.
"Kaden just loves Ms. Karen and is learning lots!" Kalen R. Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"Karen is a wonderful person and tutor. She has worked side by side with Zarrea since June 2010 when Zarrea was a POSSIBLE RETENTION for the 3rd grade. She is very patient, polite, soft-spoken, caring and just a good person. She is quite attentive to detail and she listens when Zarrea speaks and works with her to reach the best resolution for her struggles. Zarrea is quite challenged when it comes to reading and comprehension. Since she has been tutored at ABC Tutoring by Karen, she has not only improved by passing to the 4th Grade through summer school, she really enjoys reading and story telling. Zarrea looks forward to seeing Karen every week so she can continue to improve her reading abilities. Also, Karen is working with her on her Math skills and Zarrea tells me after each session, "Mommie, she told me it is as easy as tying your shoes and I actually get it". Before we started ABC Tutoring my child did not enjoy school because she struggled and really did not understand a lot in regard to reading comprehension but now we have done a 360 degree turnaround and I could not be happier!" Sherrea W., Lakeland, FL - Parent of 3rd Grade FCAT Student (Passed!)
"My seven year-old daughter, Carmen, began tutoring with Mrs. McCartney the 1st of January, 2009. Carmen is home schooled and does well in other subjects but has always struggled with reading. I have five children, the first three learned to read easily. The curriculum we used for the older siblings did not make sense to our two youngest children requiring us to seek tutoring. I was very impressed with our first meeting with Lynda. She performed a reading assessment with Carmen while I was listening from the waiting room. Carmen was enjoying her self so much, and Lynda was giving her so much praise. Here Carmen was at a beginning level, but she never knew it because of all the positive reinforcement Lynda was able to giver her that day. Carmen knew only two sight words on day one. Now a few months later, Carmen knows over 100 sight words and is beginning to read books. I believe the Barton program used by Lynda is just the tool to help Carmen overcome her reading difficulties. Carmen sees Lynda twice a week and looks forward to it every time. Lynda always greets her with a smile and accomplishes so much in that one hour."
Karen D., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 2nd Grader
"I have been bringing my son to ABC Tutoring for the last month. We have seen a very big difference in his reading. Ms. Lynda has provided him with fun tools to help him when he reads. He uses them every time. It is very hard for my son to open up to someone and take in what he is being taught, however with Ms. Lynda he opens up and takes in everything that she teaches. My son told me, "Mom, the money you are spending is worth the tutoring." I believe it has been so far and will continue to be well spent as long as it is here at ABC Tutoring."
Stephanie S., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 3rd Grade FCAT Student (He Passed!)
"My daughter, Lauren, is doing great! She loves going to Miss Milanie. I think she is finally getting it, that the things she is learning at ABC are the things she needs to apply to her school work. Thanks for a great tutor!" Susan W., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 2nd Grader
"When I began homeschooling our only child, I was completely new to teaching. Lynda McCartney has been an invaluable source of guidance and advice ever since! In particular, she has given me guidance and assistance in knowing how to teach my son to read. Through e-mail correspondences and attachments she has explained the "learning-to-read" process and explained all the tools I needed to teach my son to read successfully! A little over half a year after we began, my son was able to read the entire 'Night Before Christmas' poem which we recorded and sent to his grandparents for Christmas. A year later, my son is now a first grader and just completed his first standardized test. According to the Woodcock Johnson III, he scored a national percentile rank of 85 ("very advanced") for 'Letter-Word Identification' and 83 ("advanced") for 'Broad Reading'! This means that he scored higher than 85% and 83% (in those two categories respectively) of first-grade students nationally!! Lynda's help has been the key to his success. Most importantly, our son reads with ease, comprehension and fluency....which will better enable him to learn more about whatever interests him now and in the future. Thank you, Lynda!"Terri A., Carry, NC., Parent of a 1st Grader.
"My daughter has always had trouble with reading. No matter how much we worked on it she didn't seem to be improving and her schoolwork was beginning to suffer. After two months, her reading level has improved dramatically and I even see a difference in her writing ability. We don't struggle as much with homework because she usually gets it right the first time. Before she started tutoring she was redoing her homework two or three times. It's been a great investment because now I see how much she loves to read."Kelly H., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 4th Grader
"My granddaughter, Sydney, and I discussed Ms. Karen and the word we both used was "AWESOME'. If
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"My son has been tutoring with Lynda for 5 months, and I have seen a tremendous progress in his reading skills. Lynda makes reading sessions a fun and a learning experience for my son. His “FAIR
Lorna R., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"My son was struggling in school and I couldn't understand why. His grades were fair, but he was struggling in every class. Within one week I saw a tremendous difference in his confidence, schoolwork and attitude. Christian was hungry for more and that's exactly what she gave him, more. She has excellent teaching skills, patience, and the drive to exceed standards. I am so very blessed to have her in our lives."
Tracie W., Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 2nd Grader
"I just wanted to let you know how great Karen has been for Blake. He has always complained about tutoring until now (he has been with several school tutors and private tutors). She has already made such progress with Blake in two short months. Blake actually enjoys going to tutoring now. We are very blessed to have found her to help Blake. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has a child struggling with reading. She is awesome!"
Stacie O. Winter Haven, FL - Parent of 3rd Grader
"Let me express how thrilled I have been with Lynda McCartney and her work with my nine year-old daughter. As a home schooling mom, who has spent the last three years struggling to teach my child to read, it has brought me such peace as I see her finally having success in this area. Lynda has been professional with me, enthusiastic during lessons, and sensitive to the emotions of my daughter, I highly recommend her as a reading tutor."
Susan A., Auburndale, FL - Parent of 4th Grader
“Lynda took my child, in three months, from being a struggling 1st Grade reader to the Accelerated Reader of the Month (for the entire 1st Grade)! Now she is reading at an upper 2nd grade level!”
Carmen R., Poinciana, FL, - Parent of 1st Grader
“I am privileged to write in support of my daughter's tutor, Mrs. Lynda McCartney. Krystal has been going to Mrs. McCartney for 7 months, during which time I witnessed her tremendous achievement in reading and writing. I have seen remarkable improvement in Krystal's grades. Her efforts have produced high quality results. This is why I offer a high recommendations for Mrs. Lynda McCartney with absolute confidence."
Cresian, Poinciana, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"I brought my 3rd grade son to Lynda because his teacher felt that he would not pass the FCAT. He was reading at a 2nd grade level and was having trouble with comprehension. In six weeks Lynda helped my son improve his test taking skills and his reading ability. He went from reading 80 words per minute to 120 per minute and he passed the FCAT! He is now advancing to the 4th grade and is elated. So am I! Not only that but he enjoyed going to tutoring - which for my son was amazing!"
Carmen E., Poinciana, FL - Parent of 3rd Grade FCAT Student (Passed!)
"As a home school mom I was struggling when I noticed my six year-old daughter having a difficult time learning to read. Ms. Lynda began tutoring my child in March 2009 and within a few months time I saw remarkable improvement. My daughter now tells me, "Mommy, I want to read a story to you." My daughter gave me a memory I will always cherish and Ms. Lynda gave her the gift of reading. I highly recommend Ms. Lynda to help that special one you love. She has that gift from God to help others conquer the world."
Laura P., Auburndale, FL - Parent of 1st Grader
"Lynda has been consulting with me over the phone regarding my 5 year-old son for the past 6 months. I have implemented the techniques and resources she has suggested and have seen amazing results in his reading ability. She has a very systematic method of instruction that is fun and exciting for children. My son is excited to read everyday - even after a long day at school. Learning to read has been fun for him because of the resources, guidance and support Lynda has provided!" Update Dec 2009: Hunter is currently in mid-3rd grade and has a documented reading level of 5.3. I couldn't be happier. Lynda really knows what she's doing."
Theresa D., Paris, MI - Parent of Kindergartener
"My daughter was doing well in school but she was weak in writing skills. She could construct sentences well but missed punctuation, and her grammar was terrible. She worked with Lynda for a few sessions and the light bulb came on. All it took was a little one-on-one to get her to where she needed to be. She did well on the FCAT because of the extra help and support Lynda provided."
Tammy T., Poinciana, FL - Parent of 5th Grader
Here's What Teachers are Saying:
"During this school year one of my students had been tutored by Mrs. Lynda McCartney. My observation has been that from the time these tutoring sessions began, my student's improvement in reading has been considerably positive. Example: In a short time my student went from being a struggling reader to a challenging reader, who now helps others in her group. It is for this reason that I give my complete recommendation of Mrs. McCartney as a tutor. She is an extremely qualified and professional instructor who is also reliable and has the student's best interest at heart."
Ms. Vivian, 1st Grade Teacher, Osceola County, FL
“My student was retained last year and has struggled for some time in reading. Lynda has done wonders with her in such a short period of time. I am amazed at the progress she has made with the help of her tutor.”
Ms. Kearns, 1st Grade Teacher, Osceola County, FL
"Just a short note letting you know how much I appreciate the extra time you give Stephanie towards reading and her homework. I have noticed a big improvement not only in academics, but behavior as well. It makes me so proud to see her being successful in school."
Ms. K., Deerwood Elementary Teacher
"You have done a fantastic job with Savannah's multiplication facts. She knows them and is confident in her ability. Great Job! Thank you very much for all you are doing for her. She's a lucky girl."
Ms. M., 3rd Grade Teacher, Eagle Lake Elementary School, Eagle Lake, FL
Here's What Students are Saying:
"If you are considering Miss Lynda as a tutor for your child I would give her two thumbs up! I have tutored with Miss Lynda and it has helped a lot! I used to read 1st grade books but now that I can read I like to read 5th through 7th grade books. I can't believe I have been tutoring for four months and I went from reading 1st grade to fifth grade books! Not only that but it is fun tutor with Miss Lynda. Miss Lynda has taught me to decode words. She has also taught me phonics. I love to read! Thank you Miss Lynda!"
Hope R., 6th Grader, Winter Haven, FL.
"Dear Miss Lynda,
I have had the best time for the past several months with you. i have learned ways to help me with my reading, ways to chop words apart, and help me to be confident. Thank you for teaching me so much."
Samantha A. 4th Grader, Winter Haven, FL
"Ms. Lynda is very nice. I love her and she loves me. She is so fun!" Isaac I., 1st Grader, Lakeland, FL
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