Julia C H Smith
Specialist Dyslexia Teacher: Trainer: Consultant
Many dyslexic children struggle with traditional methods of teaching. My specialist teaching uses hands-on, creative, and multi-sensory approaches that specifically support dyslexic learners and their individual ways of learning.
Every one of my learners benefits from personalised support that enables them to enhance and build skills in the areas that they are experiencing difficulties with.
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Positive outcomes aside, one of the biggest priorities for me is to make sure my students find lessons fun and feel empowered to take control of their learning. My students learn to recognise their strengths and they learn how to utilise them within their own educational landscapes.
Julia is a really nice and caring lady and if I ever struggle with anything she always helps. I have learnt a lot from her and I have enjoyed learning lots of different strategies to help me to spell words. I always look forward to seeing her and I would recommend her to anyone who wants help with their reading and writing.
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Alicia, aged 11
How It Works
Typically within tuition, I focus on:
Literacy
- accurate word reading
- writing
- spelling
- reading comprehension
Cognitive Processing
- phonological awareness
- memory
- speed of working
- sequencing skills
Study Skills
- metacognition
- skimming and scanning
- revision techniques
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Organisational Skills
- time management
- memory strategies
- independence
Confidence
- self-belief
- self-advocacy
- resilience
Lessons are built on a structured, cumulative programme of learning in which students are guided through a series of small and achievable steps to reach their learning potential.
This structured and predictable approach enables learners to develop the confidence to lead their own learning and complete tasks independently.
I use a wide variety of techniques and activities to create a learning experience which is hands-on, practical and engaging. This helps to overcome the difficulties many dyslexic children struggle with, such as speed of processing, short-term working memory and concentration.
Julia is the best teacher and she is great fun!
Kelcie, aged 9
Private Tuition In Your Home
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Costs
Initial phone consultation (FREE)
A chat to discuss your aims and expectations of the tuition and how we might work together.
Private tuition (£42 p/h including preparation & resources)
Weekly 60 minute or 90 minute sessions, conducted one-to-one with your child.
Progress reviews (FREE)
Periodically (usually termly) I'll review your child's progress against their longer-term objectives. We can meet to discuss the findings and adjust our approach where required.
School Liaison (FREE)
Communication with your child’s class teacher and/or SENCo is welcomed. I share both short and long-term targets with them where possible. Any written documentation that may be required to support EHCP applications, or to support assessments for other learning needs, would be charged at an additional hourly rate.
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In-school Specialist Teaching
I also deliver schools-based teaching interventions and projects. I can offer tailor-made interventions for groups of pupils or offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 specialist dyslexia teaching through an agreement between both the school and parents.
If you are a school looking for a tailor-made programme of dyslexia intervention within your setting, please contact me to discuss content and costing options.
