Workplace Learners Say...
"Discovering the "why" behind the way my mind works truly helped me better understand me. Now I can better use my time when I study."
Julia Divach, WMAC-APA Study Group Participant
"Your workshop exceeded my expectations! Thank you!"
Eileen Buckley, Study Group Leader, Washington Metropolitan Area Payroll Association
Students and Parents Say...
Parents:
“Your courses made an enormous difference. He received his report card and received all A’s and one B. In addition, his honors course teachers in English and History have recommended him for AP/GT next year. Thanks again for your wonderful classes and teaching.”
Ann Windsor
“It was great to talk to you yesterday. I was overjoyed to be in touch with someone who has a real clue about visual-spatial learning. I think learning styles are often overlooked, and a lot of bright kids get lost in the process.”
Dana Foer
“Thank you! Jerrid said he enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it…things he can really use to help him be a better student. I will certainly recommend this course to other parents.”
Angela Curry
Educators:
"Your program will surely reduce the unnecessary suffering around studying and test taking."
Thomas Payne
Coordinator of Advanced Programs and Fine Arts
“I am currently a counselor at Howard High School. I receive numerous questions and concerns from parents and students regarding test taking strategies and reducing anxiety. I always refer them to your classes and website. You provide a great service to the Howard County community!”
Jan Bornstein
Guidance Counselor
“Stressless Tests has been successfully incorporated into the 21st Century Community Learning Centers after school programs providing students with skills and strategies for achievement. The Stressless Tests approach fits perfectly in the after school programs by teaching the students about their individual learning styles, helping them to focus more effectively and increasing their confidence in test taking. The students are engaged in the activities and report relying on the lessons learned through Stressless Tests™ during the school day.”
Marty Cifrese
Bridges Program Manager
“My work as a math tutor deepens and becomes more meaningful to both my students and to me as I learn to incorporate Betty Caldwell’s strategies for increasing their self-knowledge. I taught math in the public school for 26 years and have worked as a private math tutor for the last 10 years. I find that the Stressless Tests™ approach appeals directly and easily to students. Students often report back that they took the SAT without stress and completed more problems for a higher score.”
Merrily Preston
Math Teacher and Tutor
Middle School Students:
“It was great! Today I came in second in my English class spelling bee using the study skills to study for it. Also, I got two A’s on really hard tests in English and Reading.”
Libby Weaver
Grade 7
“This class has given me opportunities to try more things that I never knew existed. I now do my homework much more efficiently. If I could take a class like this in anything else that could help me as much as this, I’d do it without thinking about it.”
Eamonn Clark
Grade 8
“You should really come to the Study Skills sessions. It’s so much fun! The teachers are great and they identify your specific needs. This is the bomb-you’ve got to try it!”
Blake Gleadall
Grade 6
High School Students:
“We did the test taking skills right before midterms, and I would have to say it did help. I wish I would have known most of this stuff before.”
Michael McDermott
Grade 9
“For me this class was wonderful. I learned so much new information and used it toward every day things in school. I am performing and understanding better and getting better grades. This class was really a life saver for me.”
Monica Baena
Grade 9
“I learned how to study taking breaks, and it really helped on my midterms. I think the thing that helped me most was learning the best way to “master” a textbook. This will really help because I don’t usually process textbook information.”
Kristen Mathe
Grade 9
“I highly recommend the Study Skills course to anyone who is struggling with their grades. This course taught me many self-awareness skills that helped me find out why my test scores weren’t as high when I knew the material. ”
Aylson Olmstead
Grade 9
