Reading Improvement Teacher | Bonnie James | Columbus, Oh

Speed Reading Class Results for Summer 2007 Speedreading Classes

Average beginning reading speed:
229 words per minute

Average beginning comprehension:
73 percent

Average ending reading speed:
2,811 words per minute

Average ending comprehension:
82 percent

Average reading efficiency increase:
17.15 times

Schools included: Canal Winchester, Upper Arlington, Columbus Academy, Delaware Hayes, Pleasant HS, Bishop Hartley, Worthington, Dublin Jerome, Wellington, Dublin Sells, New Albany, Westerville, St Charles, Weaver MS, Bishop Watterson, Dublin Karrer MS, home schooled

Student Testimonials:

“I have already started to do more reading just in the past two weeks. It has helped a lot and I am excited to have more time in the fall.”
–Jessica B., junior, Upper Arlington H.S.

“I think it really helped me understand what I read, and also how I can get finished with assignments faster. I also believe that taking notes will really help me get better grades. Thank you.”
–Kiere B., sophomore, Upper Arlington H.S.

“The course is great. I enjoyed it a lot. I started as a hostage and now I am a volunteer.”
–Edward B. freshman, Upper Arlington H.S.

“This is probably the most helpful class that I have ever taken. It is amazing how much I improved in such a short period of time. Now that I can speedread, I’m not as worried about all of the schoolwork next year. I’ll be able to do it quickly with confidence in my comprehension.”
–Carlin G. sophomore, Upper Arlington HS

“Honestly, I was skeptical at first but very quickly you proved to me that you don’t need to see every word. My best technique was probably the zig-zag because you could see a good amount of words without overload. I don’t think you should change a thing.”
–Brandon R. junior, St. Charles Preparatory School

“It was amazing how much my speed increased the first day which made me want to come the next day.”
–Daniel S. sophomore, Upper Arlington HS

“I think that this class is going to help me very much in the near future as I approach the college life. Thanks again!”
–Danny S. freshman, Miami University

“Thank you for this good week. It was very helpful and I will try hard to use it for school to get things done faster.”
–Ben B. 8th grader, Columbus Academy

“I thought this class was very helpful for me and helped me make goals, organize my thoughts, and of course speed read. …I am very happy that I took this class.”
–Jejin K. 7th grader, Dublin Sells M.S.

“I have a better understanding of my choices to read. It was worth my time and travel. I know I will increase my ability. I chose the right time as this course is helping me with my post graduate studies. Thank you, I have learned another way to make my life easier and productive.”
- Shalyce J., MBA program Antioch

“It’s good to know that this is not magic but a skill using a lot of techniques.”
- Dan L., President, Performance Site Management

“I would just like to thank you again for revolutionizing my reading habits and skills. It really cuts my work time in half…everything is so clear now and easier than before. Thank you so very much for your kindness and help.”
- Ryan P.

“Over this week, I’ve learned so much. So many of these techniques will help me next year. The one thing that has surprised me most is that I now enjoy reading before I got to bed rather than listening to music like I have for the past 10 years or so.”
- Steven F., Butler University

“The size of the class was great. I was ready for a large class without individual instruction like Bonnie was able to do. The methods and testing were very well done and kept things very interesting.”
- Roger L., Technology manager, The Longaberger Company