“My son said, “The class is extremely fun!” So I am sure he is excited about writing the stories at Bridges. Also, he seems to gain more confidence about reading and writing because he is doing those more easily and happily at home. They could find and realize he weak points that he needs to improve on. That was a great opportunity. I also like the teachers.”
8.20.2009
Kathleen Doherty
“Before coming to Bridges my daughter always seemed to get “stuck” while writing. Every day I pick her up from Bridges she is happy and excited to share what she is doing in class. Her teacher is friendly and positive and has made this a positive experience for my daughter. We will be returning and continuing with Bridges in the Fall.”
8.20.2009
Vickie Taylor proud grandparent of a 4th Grader
“I think this has been a great experience for my grandson. He loves coming to class, which is a good incentive. The teachers were pleasant and knowledgeable. I would recommend this program to family and friend. We have gone to Sylvan and Learning RX, he seems more excited about Bridges. Hopefully my daughter will enroll him for the fall session.”
8.19.2009
Lisa Arangua
“I am a health researcher and writer at UCLA. I understand the difficulty of writing. I completely appreciate the comprehensiveness of Bridges’ method. My daughter was enrolled in Kumon, and she detested the route method. She would beg to come here to Bridges, and would speak endlessly about what she learned. We are very happy and without hesitation signed up again.”
8.6.2009
Helena Czochanski
“The teachers at Bridges are highly qualified and skilled in the areas of reading and writing. They have the experience and the know how. My daughter will come back and I will recommend it to all of her friends.”
8.6.2009
Grace Chun
“Having 2 daughters attend your summer program, I gained confidence that they were in the right learning environment. Bridges exposed them to all the possibilities that come with reading and writing. The staff was very dedicated to the individual needs of the students. My girls loved it!”
7.23.2009
Kelly Gee
“My daughter enjoyed coming to Bridges. We can see that she has improved her writing skills. Her teacher was very kind and my daughter loved to learn from her.”
7.9.2009
Dorcas Cheng
“My daughter loved writing stories in preschool and kindergarten. Over the years she started to read more and write less. Eventually she didn’t like to write stories anymore. This workshop has brought back her excitement and love of writing. She loved her teacher, who encouraged and guided my daughter very patiently through the writing process. My daughter couldn’t wait to come to class each week. I am more than pleased with the staff and program here at Bridges.”
7.9.2009
Dominic Tran
“My child came to Bridges with a fear for writing. Just about 1 session (2 weeks), I believed he like it, he had confidence when he came to Bridges each week. He was very happy with the teachers. They were very sweet and super helpful. Thanks for everything, and I will definitely refer this program to everyone!”
4.23.2009
Yan Qing Teng
” I think that bridges helped my daughter develop a love for writing. She has a greater joy for reading and writing. She reads and writres with more confidence. We were so happy with the teacher and my daughter likes her very much.”
“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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact Bridges for information.
“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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact Bridges for information.
“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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
“We feel so blessed to have been referred to Bridges. [The teacher] creates a warm and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable to reach their fullest potential in reading and writing. The extra attention and care put into our daughter has helped her to build her confidence and diminish her frustration as she creates a solid foundation for future learning. Our daughter loves Bridges and looks forward to her weekly sessions with joy in her heart and a twinkle in her eyes.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
“My daughter’s reading & writing has improved a lot. We are very happy with what she has accomplished so far but we still feel this is a long process, and she needs to continue to focus on the writing. We are very happy with everything Bridges delivered until now. The teachers make the sessions fun and enjoyable. My daughter was listed this semester in her school’s honors list. We are very happy and so is my daughter.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
“Our prayer has finally been answered. We tried Kumon, Score and private tutor and none of them worked. Until, we found Bridges. Every one of them was able to point out the weakness but not the solution. Bridges pinpointed the problem and the solution at the same time. Once we were told she will not make it. But now our daughter is earning B-pluses and building confidence more than before. Our second child also joined the Bridges program and she looks forward going to Bridges. We are pleased with the result of both. I will recommend with no hesitation to any parent who is seeking help to improve or to excel. I would like to thank the Chuckwumerije family who introduced me to Bridges.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
“Bridges helped my daughter to develop a greater joy for reading and writing. My daughter always liked to read and write, but sometimes she couldn’t understand the story completely, or she was just good at one type of writing. After about half year’s lessons, she feels much more confident on both reading and writing. She could do different forms of writing easily now.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
“My son loves coming to his sessions at Bridges. His teacher is a sensational and skilled educator. The program is creative and positive. [My son] has learned so much!”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
Many of our parents have told us that they are willing to talk or communicate via email with other parents to answer any questions you might have about our program or to share their experience with Bridges. Please contact us for more information.
Testimonials
8.20.2009
Ayaka Nakatani
“My son said, “The class is extremely fun!” So I am sure he is excited about writing the stories at Bridges. Also, he seems to gain more confidence about reading and writing because he is doing those more easily and happily at home. They could find and realize he weak points that he needs to improve on. That was a great opportunity. I also like the teachers.”
8.20.2009
Kathleen Doherty
“Before coming to Bridges my daughter always seemed to get “stuck” while writing. Every day I pick her up from Bridges she is happy and excited to share what she is doing in class. Her teacher is friendly and positive and has made this a positive experience for my daughter. We will be returning and continuing with Bridges in the Fall.”
8.20.2009
Vickie Taylor proud grandparent of a 4th Grader
“I think this has been a great experience for my grandson. He loves coming to class, which is a good incentive. The teachers were pleasant and knowledgeable. I would recommend this program to family and friend. We have gone to Sylvan and Learning RX, he seems more excited about Bridges. Hopefully my daughter will enroll him for the fall session.”
8.19.2009
Lisa Arangua
“I am a health researcher and writer at UCLA. I understand the difficulty of writing. I completely appreciate the comprehensiveness of Bridges’ method. My daughter was enrolled in Kumon, and she detested the route method. She would beg to come here to Bridges, and would speak endlessly about what she learned. We are very happy and without hesitation signed up again.”
8.6.2009
Helena Czochanski
“The teachers at Bridges are highly qualified and skilled in the areas of reading and writing. They have the experience and the know how. My daughter will come back and I will recommend it to all of her friends.”
8.6.2009
Grace Chun
“Having 2 daughters attend your summer program, I gained confidence that they were in the right learning environment. Bridges exposed them to all the possibilities that come with reading and writing. The staff was very dedicated to the individual needs of the students. My girls loved it!”
7.23.2009
Kelly Gee
“My daughter enjoyed coming to Bridges. We can see that she has improved her writing skills. Her teacher was very kind and my daughter loved to learn from her.”
7.9.2009
Dorcas Cheng
“My daughter loved writing stories in preschool and kindergarten. Over the years she started to read more and write less. Eventually she didn’t like to write stories anymore. This workshop has brought back her excitement and love of writing. She loved her teacher, who encouraged and guided my daughter very patiently through the writing process. My daughter couldn’t wait to come to class each week. I am more than pleased with the staff and program here at Bridges.”
7.9.2009
Dominic Tran
“My child came to Bridges with a fear for writing. Just about 1 session (2 weeks), I believed he like it, he had confidence when he came to Bridges each week. He was very happy with the teachers. They were very sweet and super helpful. Thanks for everything, and I will definitely refer this program to everyone!”
4.23.2009
Yan Qing Teng
” I think that bridges helped my daughter develop a love for writing. She has a greater joy for reading and writing. She reads and writres with more confidence. We were so happy with the teacher and my daughter likes her very much.”
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 High SchoolNorthwood
“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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact Bridges for information.
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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact Bridges for information.
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.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
3.18.2008
Kara Casola is the proud parent of a student in Kindergarten at Hicks Canyon Elementary School
“We feel so blessed to have been referred to Bridges. [The teacher] creates a warm and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable to reach their fullest potential in reading and writing. The extra attention and care put into our daughter has helped her to build her confidence and diminish her frustration as she creates a solid foundation for future learning. Our daughter loves Bridges and looks forward to her weekly sessions with joy in her heart and a twinkle in her eyes.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
2.18.2008
Tayeba Salhi is the proud parent of a 6th grader at Aliso Viejo Middle School
“My daughter’s reading & writing has improved a lot. We are very happy with what she has accomplished so far but we still feel this is a long process, and she needs to continue to focus on the writing. We are very happy with everything Bridges delivered until now. The teachers make the sessions fun and enjoyable. My daughter was listed this semester in her school’s honors list. We are very happy and so is my daughter.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
12.19.2007
Tsehai Hadgu is the proud parent of students in 6th & 1st grade at University Park Elementary School
“Our prayer has finally been answered. We tried Kumon, Score and private tutor and none of them worked. Until, we found Bridges. Every one of them was able to point out the weakness but not the solution. Bridges pinpointed the problem and the solution at the same time. Once we were told she will not make it. But now our daughter is earning B-pluses and building confidence more than before. Our second child also joined the Bridges program and she looks forward going to Bridges. We are pleased with the result of both. I will recommend with no hesitation to any parent who is seeking help to improve or to excel. I would like to thank the Chuckwumerije family who introduced me to Bridges.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
12.17.2007
Yin Xia is the proud parent of a home schooled student in 5th grade and a 2nd grader at Laguna Niguel Elementary School
“Bridges helped my daughter to develop a greater joy for reading and writing. My daughter always liked to read and write, but sometimes she couldn’t understand the story completely, or she was just good at one type of writing. After about half year’s lessons, she feels much more confident on both reading and writing. She could do different forms of writing easily now.”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
11.26.2007
Debbie Rogoff is the proud parent of a student in Kindergarten at Hicks Canyon Elementary School
“My son loves coming to his sessions at Bridges. His teacher is a sensational and skilled educator. The program is creative and positive. [My son] has learned so much!”
Available as a reference. Please see note below and contact us for information.
Many of our parents have told us that they are willing to talk or communicate via email with other parents to answer any questions you might have about our program or to share their experience with Bridges. Please contact us for more information.