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Mustard Seed Enterprises, Inc.

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FREE 60 minute consultation! Invest in your child's future. Customers should hire me now in the summer break to prepare for the start of the new semester and be way ahead of the class in Standardized ACT/SAT Test Prep readiness. Guaranteed University admission! In addition to the Pell grant, there are several scholarship opportunities. My reviews show working with ADHD and any other focus issues to attain 19 in the reading score to obtain a High School Diploma. I am an expert (Top Pro) expert who takes academic success seriously. Take my free consultation to find out how. Experience counts, results matter. As a Senior Ivy League Top Pro 'outside the box 'expert test prep coach I do not tell my students 'What to do' I show them 'how' it's done, then we make a plan to work together to get the job done. I teach to the test! I always provide an initial free one-on-one assessment starting with the Registration to provide the background information in order to understand each individual student's needs and customize the tutorial plan and content . I specialize in ACT/SAT all subjects exam preparation. Students start with a full length hard paper practice test, (there is always a grid-in bubble in sheet for answer selections) applying the diagnostics converted scores (from the raw score to the table scores) obtained I make a corrective summary providing strategies to maximize scores by teaching the student "how to learn" effectively for significant scores progress on the next practice test. There is my developed 'no mistake technique' customized training session with a high level top notch strategy coaching. Taking a sufficient number of classes we move forward to the "diagnostic" levels of test prep and graduate with the "forensic" state which usually places us in the area of perfect scores according to each student's ability. I always ask the student at the end of the class if he/she is satisfied with the tutorial. My payments: (accept: direct deposit/ credit/cash/check) fixed at $60/hour. There are 10% discounts for a full program and monthly package commitment payments. All ACT/SAT tutorials are held for 3 hour duration for maximum learning with normally a one session per week classes advised. tutorial venue: 911 Virginia St. Bellingham WA 98225. This location holds all my test prep resources and essential subject teacher materials. I always actively engage with my students on the essential task and main goal for which I have been hired and always commit to fulfill. I also believe the responsibility of a top pro responsible educator is demonstrate absolute Professionalism. I am passionate about education and give 150% effort in my work commitment in every tutorial assignment, with endless hours for the abundant preparation for my test prep tutorial set-ups so not waste a minute of every valuable time period. Finally I am able to mitigate 'test fright' experienced by many test takers by instilling a psychological 'mindset' approach that evidently works successfully as the results bear out. I coach students 'how to study smart'. Every student learns test prep material, study skills and demonstrate increased confidence with each session. Employing the Socratic method is often required as part of achieving prefect scores or simply attaining a pass score. Test Prep is not teaching as is in a classroom, but is a specialized tutoring skill set where the learner is coached to navigate the maze of test questions and to discover new techniques and approaches to maximize test scores. My professional experience serves to impart life-long skills for all my students to become high achievers, this is an important aspect that I consider valuable in one's legacy and essential to impact the importance of their socio-economic future of every young students in profound ways. Also having the freedom to set a convenient tutorial timetable around my personal, business and family commitments is a high priority. For example, preference is for my classes to be completed by 6 pm. I truly enjoy the enriching experience of the learner-instructor dialectic, where the interaction and meeting of fertile minds can be most productive for both in the effort to achieve desired goals and beyond. The bestowal of knowledge is an exciting and dynamic enterprise and two way exchange. However, I have discovered that a teacher can only teach what a student is able and ready to learn. The learning experience can be a complex process that gradually evolves as the tutor-student connection as an inspiring fulfilling learning adventure grows. Attitude is everything which the student most adopt the positive one to be accepted as my student from day one. The bond of mutual trust and respect of unified evolving progress to inspires each and every student to become a motivated learner to attain or surpass their goals. The classes are actually exhilarating for both. We include questions in the application about the Covid 19 virus and take appropriate precautions if necessary.
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Hired 122 times

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23 years in business

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Sun7:00 am - 5:00 pmMon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2017

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Student grade level

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Test type

PSAT

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ACT

Test sections

Reading

Doesn’t offer: Writing, Math, Other subjects

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Irisha P.

Oct 16, 2017

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Mr. B is an outstanding test prep coach!!! After a few tough SAT experiences my daughter was frustrated and disappointed, and doubted if she would be able to earn the type of score that she had been working so hard for. Mr. B and his son were able to make such significant strides in my daughter's progress from the first session! Right away she proclaimed how effective they are and how much she was able to learn. They have a very comprehensive approach, and offer way more than your typical tutor - they genuinely care about the progress of their students. My daughter considers Mr. B a life coach and he teaches her skills that she will use for the rest of her life. He has taught her how to work smarter as she works harder. She's much faster in the practice tests and her scores increase with every session. Now, she's so much more confident in her test taking skills. I would highly recommend Mustard Seed enterprises to those seeking an amazingly effective tutor or test prep coach!
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Once in a rare while, we have a magical tutor/student dialectic which breeds fertile ground for a miracle or two to occur. The experience with PBHS 12th grader Bria has been such an experience. As a Senior educator, I encounter a diverse plethora of High school students who aspire to go to college. From session one Bria has demonstrated that special unique and promising attitude which is a hallmark of a developing adult who has the talent and potential to achieve great things in life. To say the ACT Test prep sessions have been mutually enjoyable would be a gross understatement. Bria grows from strength to strength with each class and having such a supportive mother parent, it is hardly surprising my Senior has improved by leaps and bounds. I remain highly optimistic that Bria is destined not only for top scores at her very first ACT attempt, but indeed she holds great promise for a rewarding and promising future that will fulfill her goals and dreams. My guide to having an enriching and fulfilling life experience permeates my tutorials. The extent of my mentoring is related to the receptivity of the student. Therefore, I hold little reservation that Bria will attain her College education Degree in the field of her choice and is without doubt would be an asset to whatever endeavor she undertakes. Go Bria!!! I undertake to work tirelessly for you to succeed. Thank you for making my world a better place. Ivy League Top Pro. Mr. B
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Shaneshia J.

Jun 1, 2017

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He is passionate and professional at what he does. He's remarkable and has the scholarly skills when it comes to test prep and developing the necessary test taking skills both for the ACT & SAT. Very patient and understanding.
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Andy D.

May 22, 2016

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We are trying to bring up our son's ACT score on a rather compressed schedule. Mr. Balgobin's style is probably best suited to those who are able to start the process a little sooner than we did, but he has risen to the challenge and our son's practice scores are steadily showing improvement with each passing session. For anyone who is prepared to invest in a sufficient number of classes to achieve the desired results, I believe they will find Mr. Balgobin to be reliable and see steady progress. Tutoring is a highly personal interaction and therefore "personality fit" and teaching style is everything. The 3-hour evaluation session that Mr. Balgobin holds for each prospective student, presents a good opportunity to find out if the fit will be the right one and set the expectations for the program that follows. Tutoring sessions are held at the library, in a private meeting room when available. Mr. Balgobin's focus tends to be reading and writing with an emphasis on test technique and pace/timing. He has brought along his son (an ace student in mathematics), to help with math sessions. I'm writing this review partway through the tutoring program, and the ultimate proof will be in the eventual ACT results, but based on experience to date I am able to give a positive review. If you are searching for a tutor, take the time to check out his services.
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Micaela A.

Mar 22, 2017

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Mr. Stanley is a man worth having for those who really see themselves in the future secured. He is determine to make sure you get the best coach in any test that is stopping you from reaching your goal. Mr. Stanley methods helping me so far into understanding what I have to tackle, so far, I still have a couple of lessons to go before i go show proof of my result, but until then, take my words on how this man can teach you to work smart and not work hard
Mustard Seed Enterprises, Inc.'s reply
Hello Mickey, This is just to thank you for your determination in working with me on your ACT Reading to secure your High school Diploma. I am quite certain with two or three refresher session tutorials you would be test ready confident to pass your ACT Reading on June 10th. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please pass my regards to your mother Margarita. Thank you, Stanley
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Djuna R.

Sep 26, 2016

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I took my 8th grade son for geometry tutoring we met along with the tutor Costan, my son felt comfortable from the very start. Our first session was for one hour and we have had two hour sessions since that time my son has gone from failing his test to making 95%. He still has to make up a couple of test and we will see how well he has mastered the material; so far this has been a worthwhile investment. Costan is an honor student who knows how to break down problems for better understanding.
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