A Melbourne based Orton-Gillingham Academy accredited literacy specialist and teacher, delivering evidence-based intervention to children with dyslexia

I am a qualified educator, with a passion for supporting students of all ages to identify their unique strengths and to work on their challenges resulting from learning difficulties, such as dyslexia or developmental delays in language, reading and writing. I am a US Board of Education certified classroom teacher with hands on experience, applying the science of reading at a whole class level. I am an Associate Level Orton-Gillingham accredited practitioner, working with students on a one-on-one basis, both online or in person. A Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy in the US, and my instructor in the OG practice still oversees my work and I continue to maintain my membership with the Academy by always staying up to date with best practice, and continuing my professional development.  The Orton-Gillingham approach is widely recognised as the gold standard in dyslexia remediation and evidence shows it works when delivered in a structured lesson format as per the training the academy ensures we receive.  I am committed to this approach in my teaching and my students’ success is evidence of its effectiveness.

My training and philosophy are to use a multi-sensory, explicit, cumulative and sequential approach to teaching. I only use methods that are phonics based and scientifically proven to create successful pathways for struggling readers and spellers. The Orton-Gillingham approach to learning to read and spell is an evidenced based, proven method of delivering explicit instruction that targets each child’s unique challenges. It allows your child to work at a pace that suits them, systematically building skills, one concept at a time, and targeting areas of phonological awareness that are unique to your child.  I also support children with handwriting, written expression, inferencing, and planning and execution of structured essays.

I am a mother of 2 adult children, one of whom struggled all through school with ADHD. As a parent, I can relate to the crucial role we play supporting our children and how at times we can feel overwhelmed, having to advocate for our child and juggle the needs of a busy family life. My role is to not only teach your child but to provide support and understanding to parents and teachers, whom all share the same goals.

I have a current and valid Working With Children Victoria Check.  I am also completing a Masters of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health, which assists me in supporting your family and providing guidance when and where necessary in your child’s learning journey.