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My services

I can help your child in a number of ways...

online literacy and numeracy lessons

I offer online one-to-one lessons, in literacy, numeracy, or both, for children aged 5 to 16. I do work with students outside of these ages on a case by case basis.

most students have a 60 minute lesson once or twice per week
occasionally I can accommodate students for short lessons (10-15 minute check-ins to keep the ball rolling on an independent program), or fortnightly lessons (for those who are working well on their own and just need to have some help in the background)

I am very experienced in the delivery of online lessons and have been offering exclusively online lessons for a number of years. Online lessons are

convenient (no travelling, can teach and learn from anywhere in the world!)
efficient (hop online for your lesson, and log off when we're done, no waiting around)
supportive (being in your own space puts your child at ease)
effective (online learning outcomes are no different from face-to-face lessons if the teacher knows how to engage, sustain attention, and keep things interactive)

Billed by the month - please contact me to find out what my current rates are

hands on algebra - short course (10 hours)

Is your child struggling to understand Algebra 1? I offer a short course (12 hours) which will cover the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions in Algebra 1 in a hands on way. I haven't had a single student walk away from this course without understanding how to solve for x! Flexible sessions (from 15 minutes daily over 8 weeks, to lessons over a longer period of time for those who need to work at a slower pace). Also available as an asynchronous, pre-recorded course to complete in your own time.

> AU$150 for the recorded course, individual support is billed by the lesson

The Writing Revolution - workshops for homeschooling families

For the homeschooling parent who wants a step by step introduction and walk-through the book The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler. As a long time teacher of The Writing Revolution Method, I will show you how to leverage this program for maximum results in your homeschool. Receive 6 hours of direct instruction from me (over Zoom), and also receive over 70 editable templates to create your own TWR activities for any topic! Also available as an asynchronous, pre-recorded course to complete in your own time.

> US$100 - once off cost. Continuous access to workshop, all downloads, all coursework + free monthly zooms to ask questions

Visit here for more details, fill out the contact form and I will be in touch with the upcoming workshop dates.

parent-as-tutor support program

For the parent who is looking to teach their own child but wants a little support along the way.

We will spend a one hour session together, getting you and your child started on our chosen parent-friendly program (for literacy or numeracy), and showing you how to work with your child successfully. This program includes email support once a week, and a second zoom meeting one month in, to check in, answer questions, troubleshoot and offer advice. Additional support can be negotiated as required.

> AU$180 - does not include the cost of the book

Some of the parent-friendly programs I use for this purpose include:

test/exam prep

I can work with your child to summarise learning material, make comprehensive notes, and create a study plan to prepare for a test or examination in most subject areas.

Billed as a time-limited block of lessons - please contact me to find out what my current rates are

assignment help

I can support your child to complete and submit a high quality assignment in most subject areas. I help them to research, plan, write, revise and edit the assignment with feedback along the way.

Billed as a time-limited block of lessons - usually between 1 and 3 sessions required - please contact me to find out what my current rates are

literacy and numeracy assessment

I can conduct a standardised assessment of your child's current literacy and/or numeracy level. I provide a comprehensive written report with instructional recommendations and academic accommodations which you can share with your child's school. Please note that this is not a formal assessment for the diagnosis of a learning disability such as dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia. Such a diagnosis can only be obtained through a full psychometric assessment with a registered educational psychologist.

This is a good place to start if you are confused about where the gaps in your child's knowledge lie - or if you are struggling to know how to help them at home.

AU$275 - includes written report, and a consultation with me to discuss the findings

homeschool support

I can guide you and your child through a self-paced homeschool literacy or numeracy program of your choosing. This does not include one-to-one instruction with me - I simply guide you and your child through a suitable program, and provide you with printable resources (if applicable), login access (I can offer discounted access to some online programs), regular assessment checkpoints and can assist you to compile a learning summary for your moderator at the end of each semester.

This is helpful if

you have just started homeschooling and don't know where to begin
you are struggling to find resources that match your child's interests and needs
you are worried that your child might "fall behind"
you need someone outside your family for your child (and you!) to be accountable to