Tutors

Wendy Hawkins

Based in Stroud

Tutoring and assessing primary and secondary children.

I am a primary trained teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. For 15 of those years I was a primary SENCo (special education needs coordinator). I completed the 2 years of my post-graduate training for dyslexia in 2007 and hold the relevant qualifications for both teaching and assessing dyslexic individuals.

I am now a part-time Support Teacher at a local secondary school, alongside private tutoring and assessing. I am a volunteer trustee for Gloucestershire Dyslexia Association. The students I teach privately range from 8 to 15 years. I am also trained as a Forest School Leader, but sadly have not had the opportunity to work within this field for a long time but try to bring the ethos into my dyslexia work.

Kathryn Alfieri

E: kathryn.reeveblack@gmail.com

Based in Gloucester

Tutoring children primary and secondary children.

Kathryn has been a GDA tutor for nearly 4 years and teaches all ages at her home in Gloucester. She has previously worked as a Learning Support Teacher for primary and secondary pupils, with particular experience in dyslexic and autistic pupils.

Kathryn holds a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLD/Dyslexia and holds Qualified Teacher Status in Secondary Music, following her MA and BA degrees at Chichester University

Noelyn Davies

E: noelyndavies@gmail.com

Noelyn Davies is a Specialist Teacher and Assessor of Dyslexia and Literacy who lives in Cirencester.

She holds a BA Hons. degree in History and gained distinctions for her PGCE, in both the written examination and teaching practice. She was awarded a distinction from Dyslexia Action, affiliated by the University of York, on achieving the Post-Graduate Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy She has also successfully completed a course in Dyslexia and Maths, run by Dyslexia Action. Her Assessment Practising Certificate has been renewed by PATOSS since 2006 and she continues to be an active PATOSS member.

Since graduating from University, Noelyn has gained widespread experience teaching History and English within the Comprehensive and Grammar School sectors. She has also held the position of Head of Humanities at a Special Needs School for students with moderate learning difficulties, before setting up a very successful private practice in South London, teaching and assessing SpLD students at Primary and Secondary levels, both from State and Independent Schools. Noelyn has recently moved to the Cotswolds where she continues to enjoy providing specialist tuition.

Bernadette Lee

bernielouiselee@gmail.com

Age range: Primary to 14

Service Provision: Tuition
Full diagnostic assessments
Qualifications: BA Hons
PGCE
Hornsby Diploma
SpLD APC (Patoss)

I have worked for many years in a local prep school and live in Leckhampton. I have always had a
special interest in dyslexia. I have taught many children who have presented with learning
difficulties. Having specialized in literacy teaching for many years, I have much practical experience
in the ways learning difficulties impact on a child’s progress and how to help.
I carry out diagnostic assessments for learners 8 to 16.

Patricia Youngson

E. patriciabear66@gmail.com

Gloucester and Cheltenham – Tutoring

I am a retired teacher with widespread experience in both Primary and Special Schools.

Since I was a young teacher I have been particularly interested in how children learn to read. I have been tutoring since 2007 when I obtained my Post Graduate Certificate in SpLD.

I have a current DBS and tutor in Gloucester and Cheltenham. I can provide references from parents of current and former students.

If you would like more information or to meet me to discuss tuition, with no obligation, please email me.

Ruth Paterson

Contact details:
email: info@empoweringlearners.co.uk

Webpage empoweringlearners.co.uk

I am a primary trained teacher and have taught in state and independent schools, working with pupils in all year groups from Reception to Year 13. I am a qualified Specialist Teacher and Assessor for dyslexia, holding a current APC. I am also qualified as a Specialist ASD Mentor and Study Skills Mentor, and support students at university.

After 16 years of school based teaching, including working as Deputy SENCO and Exam Access Arrangements Assessor, I now work as a private tutor, dyslexia diagnostic assessor and school exam access arrangements assessor. My aim is to support students with a range of needs to overcome difficulties and achieve their best.

I offer tuition for pupils up to the age of 14, and full diagnostic assessments between the ages of 8 and 16.

Kayleigh Leese

MA SpLD, BA, PGCE, APC (British Dyslexia Association)

Specialist tutor and Assessor: EYFS, Primary

Based in Cirencester

Contact details:

Webpage:

www.kayleighleesetutor.co.uk

email:

kayleighleesetutor@gmail.com

As a qualified specialist teacher, former Whole School SENDCo and Level 7 dyslexia assessor, I bring extensive experience of supporting children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, literacy difficulties and a wide range of additional learning needs. More importantly, I take the time to understand each child as an individual. By identifying their strengths, recognising the barriers they face and tailoring every lesson to their unique learning profile, I help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

My sessions are structured, evidence-based and purposeful. Most importantly, they are engaging and fun! I firmly believe that children learn best when they feel motivated and enjoy the learning process. I celebrate every success, big and small. Whether we are improving reading, writing, spelling, study skills or preparing for exams, my goal is not only to accelerate progress but also to help children rediscover confidence in their own abilities and leave each session believing they can succeed.

I offer after-school tuition, as well as school-based tuition, visiting young people at school during the day.