Structured Literacy Support
Tailored to Your Child
I offer one-on-one, paired, and online sessions designed to support struggling learners. Every child starts with a Mini Literacy Assessment to understand their current strengths and areas of difficulty. This allows us to create a targeted learning plan.
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All sessions follow a systematic, research-backed approach designed to support struggling readers. Sessions cater to children who experience difficulty in reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension, particularly those who are neuro-diverse or have conditions such as dyslexia.
How will this
Help my Child?
Many children struggle because traditional teaching methods don’t cater to their needs. Structured Literacy helps by:
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Providing a clear, step-by-step approach
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Making reading and spelling predictable and manageable
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Boosting confidence and reducing frustration
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Helping them finally enjoy learning!
Why Parents Trust My Approach
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Evidence-Based Teaching – I use the iDeaL Approach, a structured literacy tool grounded in the Science of Reading, ensuring that each lesson follows a clear and effective learning sequence.
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Multisensory Learning – I incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic techniques to help children process and retain information in a way that suits their learning style.
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Confidence & Motivation – Many struggling readers feel anxious or frustrated. My sessions are designed to be engaging and fun, helping children regain confidence in their abilities.
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Real Progress Tracking – With ongoing assessments and progress reports provided after testing in Term 2 and Term 4, parents can see measurable improvements in their child’s reading, spelling, and comprehension skills.
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Safe and Supportive Environment – Whether in-person or online, I create a learning space where children feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to ask questions and take risks in their learning.
How Does it Work & What are the Fees?
My sessions are tailored to the individual needs of your child/ren, ensuring they receive the support that works best for them.
* Remote One-on-One or Paired Sessions​
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For families outside the Te Awamutu/ Cambridge area, I offer structured online sessions to ensure that every child has access to high quality literacy support, no matter where you live.
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What is required for a remote session?
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Laptop/ Desktop
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Access to Zoom
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Parent/ Guardian (support person) standing nearby (if required)
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Workbook, pen, yellow & pink highlighters
The iDeaL Approach
A Proven Learning Tool
I use the iDeaL Approach developed by Learning MATTERS, an innovative research-based learning approach tailored to each child’s needs, providing structured lesson plans, interactive activities, and progress tracking. It ensures that every lesson is consistent, engaging, and effective, making it easier for your child to succeed with:
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Explicit, systematic phonics instruction
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Multi-sensory engagement for better retention
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Continuous progress monitoring to track improvement
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Strategies that align with the Science of Reading to ensure long-term literacy success
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Individualised Progress Reporting, twice yearly
