A Junior at The Field School, a small liberal arts school: |
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"PLE tutoring has helped me a great deal. I have
gained a new-found confidence in math as well as french, two harder
areas of study for me. Thanks so much!"
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| One PLE student said: |
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"I got 12 out of 12 on the written part of the ACT thanks to my tutor at PLE."
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| A Walt Whitman High School Sophomore |
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“I want to tell you about my grades. I had
a D in Geometry and now I’m getting a B! Since I’ve been
coming to PLE, I’ve been handing in my homework and doing better
on tests.”
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| A High School Junior
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“My SAT essay scores improved so much because of my tutor at PLE. I got a 12 out of 12."
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| A PLE Tutor
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“The kids want to be here. The atmosphere is laid back and every one here is working comfortably.”
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| After improving her geometry grade by two letters,
a Walt Whitman High School freshman said: |
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"What I think is working is how it is a
one-on-one learning experience. Everyone is very helpful and kind.
There are necessary materials on hand every day. They feed you!"
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| A Walt Whitman High School teacher's email regarding a PLE
student: |
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"Thank you so much for calling regarding Brian's progress.
I am very pleased to let you know that Brian has done a complete
180 in US History. He has become much better focused during
class, participating and really becoming an asset to the classroom
as a whole. An example is we often play jeopardy as a class
for review. Brian teamed up with a classmate to be one team
and they were able to answer nearly all of the questions posed
and even helped other groups to improve or expand upon their
answers. Brian has also greatly improved on the quality of work
that he is turning in and he appears to have a new found confidence
in himself and education. Brian has earned a B for second quarter.
Thank you for all of your help and support of Brian. He is on
the path to success."
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| Menyone Bowers, mother of a PLE student: |
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"Before we started coming to PLE, I had just
about lost all hopes of finding a way to help my son be successful in
school. I'd thought I'd tried everything and nothing was working. We've
only been attending tutoring sessions at PLE for a short time, but
already I'm seeing slight improvements. He has a little more
self-confidence and is starting to apply himself. I know we still have
a long way to go, but PLE has shown me the light at the end of the
tunnel. The staff/tutors are delightful, concerned and compassionate.
We look forward to our continued progress and growth with PLE by our
side.
P.S. We love the dogs! And, my son looks forward to seeing them every time he visits.
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| Coach Chris Chaney, The Patterson School, NC: |
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Coach Chaney sent his athletes to PLE from 1996 to 2000. He
says: "When I was the Boys’ Basketball coach at The Newport
School in Kensington, Maryland, Candy Kopit did a fantastic
job tutoring some of our top student-athletes that are now college
graduates. She did a great job in making sure they were very
organized and prepared for any situation that came up in any
class. Without Candy our program would not have been one of
the best in the nation. At Newport, academics always come first
and our program was fortunate to have her with us."
One of Chris' athletes, T.J. Thompson, now plays basketball
for the George Washington University Colonials. Check him
out on our alumni page or look at his stats here.
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| A Walt Whitman junior's mother: |
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"My daughter needed one-on-one tutoring for the
ACT and her counselor recommended Eric at PLE, especially for Math. She
really enjoyed working with Eric because he is patient, thorough in his
explanations, and got to know her as an individual so he could teach
her in the most effective way for her learning style. Personally, I was
also impressed by how Candace took a truly "hands on" interest in my
daughter's success. My daughter appreciated the personal encouragement
and support Candace provided as she studied for the ACT."
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| A mother about her son: |
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"My son is at the Lab School in Washington, D.C. and he went
to PLE from November through the end of the year. He had one
private tutoring session and two or three study sessions a week.
The study sessions worked out great because he could be in a
quiet and supportive atmosphere and get his work done without
any distractions from home. The tutoring was a great experience
and now Zach uses the tools he learned for this year."
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| From a Bullis 11th grader: |
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"We write lists of what I need to do and plan."
To prepare for the PSAT’s Candace Kopit and the student worked on
a stepby-
step plan to improve her organization. After doing this, the student
was happy to say, "I’m usually late, but this time I was
on time with everything I needed."
"Talking to my teachers has gotten exponentially
better. Last year I was intimidated to talk to them. Then Candace came
with
me a few times to explain my ADD. As of right now, I am comfortable
talking to my teachers on my own. I really like
working with Miss Kopit. She is nice and down to earth, not
intimidating. I have ADD and we get a lot done. I find that I’m
looking forward to coming instead of dreading it!"
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| Another Bullis student benefited from her time
at PLE. Her mother, who teaches at Bullis School, offered this
assessment of her daughter's progress: |
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"My daughter has been on the honor roll ever since she studied
with Candace Kopit in the sixth grade. Candace provided her
with concrete study and organizational skills which have formed
the basis for her successful academic achievements for the last
five years."
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| A high school sophomore's mother: |
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"Candace totally changed my son's demeanor and
attitude about learning," she says. "It's been a transformation.
Before, he was always meeting with failure because of his learning
difference. Now it's, 'Let's go, let's get to Candy's.' And he is
willing to put in the hours on his homework."
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| Calvin and Jake say: |
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"We get so much attention at PLE. It's grrreat for our self-esteem!"
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| Katya says: |
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"PLE has helped me get my life organized. Before
I came to PLE, my grades were in a slump. I had trouble finding
assignments and turning them in on time. PLE helped me change all that.
Ms. Kopit helped me learn new ways to study and take notes. I also
learned important life skills such as time management and organization.
To this date, I still use the techniques I learned at PLE. I take time
to schedule all my activities and use checklists to keep up with tasks
and make sure that I have everything I need, With PLE, I was able to
reach my goals and now, thanks to them, my grades are up to their
potential and my life is set on track."
And from Katya's mother: "Katya is helping disabled kids at school
right now, successfully using the techniques she learned from you.
Thank you so much for everything you have done for Katya."
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| From a former Walt Whitman Parent: |
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"Just wanted to let you know that we are leaving
tomorrow for Ian’s graduation from Monarch School on the 19th.
The 20th, he starts at University of Montana, Missoula. He is really
ready to get this show on the road. He is a completely different kid,
and yet, not. Unbelievable. Thank you for the information you shared
with me that got this ball rolling. I am very grateful.."
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