Meet your dyslexia tutor

Discover the passion, experience, and personalised approach behind Dyslexia Support. Learn about my journey, what drives my teaching, and how I empower students to achieve their full potential.

My journey to supporting dyslexic learners

Having worked with many children over the years, I became deeply interested in understanding the struggles they faced and how I could best support them. Witnessing the small steps of progress and the profound change in a child's self-esteem and happiness is what truly makes this work worthwhile for me.

A unique approach to learning

Beyond my extensive experience, what truly sets my approach apart is my patience, perseverance, and love for problem-solving. I am dedicated to empowering children to learn and helping them understand how they can learn best. My goal is to equip them with the strategies to be the best they can be, fostering independence and confidence in their educational journey.

Making a real difference

Consider the story of a bright and enthusiastic pupil who struggled with reading fluency, spelling, and expressing ideas in writing due to dyslexia. This affected his confidence and independence in the classroom. Through regular structured literacy intervention, focusing on phonological awareness, decoding, and spelling, alongside assistive technology and classroom adaptations, he made remarkable progress over two terms. His reading became more accurate and fluent, his confidence in writing tasks improved, and his spelling became more secure. Teachers observed increased engagement and resilience. This targeted support empowered him to improve his literacy skills, boost his confidence, and participate more independently in classroom learning.

What I love most about my work

What I love most is helping children discover their capability for success, regardless of challenges. Many pupils I support have felt frustrated or lacked confidence for years. Seeing them realise they can read more fluently, express ideas, or achieve what they thought impossible is incredibly rewarding. The greatest moments are often small breakthroughs: a child volunteering to read aloud, completing independent writing with pride, or saying they now enjoy learning. Watching their confidence grow reminds me why this work is so important. For me, success is about helping children develop self-belief, resilience, and the confidence to reach their full potential.