Specialist tuition for dyslexia and autism based in Derby and Nottingham...
About Me
I am a fully certified specialist dyslexia tutor with over 21 years of experience in education. I completed a postgraduate diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia and Other Specific Learning Difficulties, which awarded me Specialist SpLD Tutor status in 2023 and I am working towards becoming a dyslexia assessor.
Currently I am a specialist study skills tutor to students in primary, secondary and higher education a very wide range of courses. It is a real pleasure to see students develop and achieve their goals at all levels.
My approach is calm, structured, and student‑centred. I aim to build confidence, strengthen core skills, and help each learner recognise their strengths while developing strategies that genuinely work for them.
What I offer
- High‑quality, personalised learning delivered face‑to‑face in the comfort of the student’s home.
- Monthly reviews and feedback with clear, structured goals to support measurable progress to increase fluency in reading, writing and spelling.
- Specialist support for dyslexia ensuring teaching methods are tailored to individual learning needs.
- Options for online tutoring, providing flexibility for families and students.
- Hands on sensory learning methods using range of spelling programmes.
- Access to Word shark an assistive IT package set for the needs and progress of the student.
SARA PORTER