Calm, specialist support built on experience, understanding and trust
Learn more about the experience, values and approach behind Folkestone Dyslexia. Discover why families trust us to provide thoughtful, evidence-based support that helps children build skills, confidence and independence.
ABOUT
The story behind Folkestone Dyslexia
I’m a specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor, with over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience, supporting children and young people aged 4–18 through tailored assessment and tuition.
As a qualified teacher with a Master’s degree in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) from UCL and specialist accreditation through the British Dyslexia Association, I combine evidence-based practice with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach that is shaped around each child’s individual needs.
I take the time to understand each student’s strengths, challenges and goals, creating support that helps them make meaningful progress while building confidence along the way.
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing children develop confidence in their own abilities.
Many of the students I work with have experienced frustration, anxiety or setbacks in school and can begin to doubt themselves. With the right support, small steps can lead to significant progress over time – not just in reading, writing and literacy skills, but in self-belief too.
I believe every child deserves support that recognises their individual strengths as well as their challenges. My aim is always to create a positive learning environment where children feel understood, encouraged and able to succeed.
Why I do this work
MY APPROACH
Helping children learn with confidence
Every child learns differently, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dyslexia support.
Sessions are carefully adapted to each child’s strengths, needs and learning style, using a range of strategies and activities to keep learning engaging and effective. I believe that progress is most sustainable when children feel relaxed, confident and able to learn at their own pace.
A key part of my approach is the principle of “little and often”. Small, consistent steps taken over time can make a significant difference.
Alongside our sessions, I work with families to provide practical strategies and activities that help reinforce learning and build confidence between sessions.
My teaching draws on evidence-based approaches, including multi-sensory learning and overlearning techniques. Multi-sensory learning involves using a combination of sight, sound and hands-on activities to support understanding, while overlearning involves practising skills multiple times so they become automatic, rather than simply remembered. Together, these approaches help children develop skills in a way that is both effective and enjoyable.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a qualified teacher and specialist dyslexia assessor with a Master’s degree in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) from University College London (UCL).
I hold professional accreditation through the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) and regularly update my knowledge and practice to ensure that the support I provide reflects current research and best practice.
Qualifications & Accreditation
✓ Qualified Teacher Status
✓ MA Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia), UCL
✓ Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), UCL
✓ BDA Accredited Specialist Teacher
✓ BDA Accredited Practitioner Certificate
✓ Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association
AREAS COVERED
Supporting families across Kent and beyond
I offer dyslexia assessments and specialist tuition across Kent and London, as well as online support for children and young people throughout the UK.
If you’d like to discuss how specialist support could help your child, get in touch for a free initial consultation.