• danielle@literacyadvance.com.au
• www.literacyadvance.com.au
• Nambour | Online

Danielle Steendam, Director of Literacy Advance offers individualised, specialist literacy instruction (online and face-to-face) to students in the foundational years of formal learning (5-8 years old). Experienced in working with students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD and ASD, Danielle is an accredited MSL Specialist Educator (AMADA) and a registered Early Years Teacher. She has completed LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling); Yoshimoto O-G training; and postgraduate studies at ECU in literacy learning difficulties. Please visit the Literacy Advance Website FAQs for additional information.

• marygrace@sclearningsupport.com.au
• www.sclearningsupport.com.au
• Mons | Caloundra | Online

Sunshine Coast Learning Support helps students with learning differences build confidence and skills through personalised, multi-sensory English and Maths support. With about 20 years of experience, I use evidence-based methods with warmth and patience. Each program is tailored, structured, and responsive to strengthen skills, rebuild self-belief, and reduce anxiety. Sessions are engaging, purposeful, and paced for success. Grounded in empathy and equity, I’m committed to helping every child shine.

• www.bridgelearning.com.au
• Noosa

FULL - not accepting more students at this time. Individual tutoring for academic gaps and Specific Learning Disorder in Primary and Secondary students. Some children come to us with a formal diagnosis, such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia or ADHD, others just with a referral from a parent or teacher as a result of falling behind their peers. All our tutoring programs start with accurate screening for exactly what a student does and does not know in their area of difficulty; what they can and cannot do. Setting very specific and measurable goals for each 5 week block keeps us all…

• aliciafrances@hotmail.com
• Bridgeman Downs | Online

I have been teaching 42 years & have extensive experience & expertise in the areas of Reading, English, Mathematics as well as Literacy & Numeracy. As a qualified Primary teacher, Learning Support (primary & secondary) & English teacher, I enjoy supporting students in achieving their goals. I am happy to provide specific instructional programs to address literacy & numeracy needs. I can also assist with homework and assignment /essay writing in the areas of (English, History, Science, RE etc.) Qualifications: B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed. (Primary), M. Ed. (Special Education), M. Ed. (Literacy & Language), M. Ed. (Guidance & Counselling), Reading…

• shiningstarstutoringcentre@gmail.com
• Ferny Hills | Online

• admin@mindson.com.au
• https://www.facebook.com/mindsoneducation
• Springfield and surrounds

Minds On Education provides personalised literacy and numeracy support in a warm, friendly, and supportive learning environment. The service takes a neuroaffirming approach, recognising and valuing each child’s unique strengths, needs, and ways of learning. Teaching is tailored to the individual, with lessons designed to build confidence, reduce anxiety around learning, and support progress in reading, spelling, writing, and mathematics. Minds On Education works closely with children and families to create a positive, encouraging learning experience where every child can feel capable, understood, and successful.

• improvea.info@gmail.com
• improvea.com.au
• Varsity Lakes | Online

I provide personalised tutoring in math (dyscalculia specialist), reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension tailored to each child’s learning needs. My sessions focus on building confidence, strengthening foundational skills and helping students feel successful as learners. I use explicit, supportive teaching strategies to make learning clear and achievable. My goal is to help every child grow in both skills and self-belief.

• carmel.finnegan07@gmail.com
• Townsville | Online

Your child will feel relaxed and happy as they learn foundational literacy/numeracy skills. Your child's lessons are highly personalised to his/her needs. Small breaks are woven in as needed. Your child feels successes each week. Parents/caregivers remain at the lessons. Carmel is a veteran teacher who loves seeing kids feel successful and happy as they make progress.

• https://www.facebook.com/ClearLiteracyTutoring/
• Peregian Springs area | Mobile

Full - not accepting new students at this time Offering in-home support for primary school aged children, building and consolidating essential Literacy skills. With 10+ years of experience supporting children in Schools, I cater to individual learning styles and needs, and work with families to build student confidence. I am trained in several Synthetic Phonics Programs (UFLI, Sounds-Write and MiniLit) and can also provide support with numeracy skill development. I can collaborate with your child’s support team and implement Speech Therapy plans and incorporate OT recommendations.

• debbie@debstutoring.com.au
• Ferny Hills | Online

I am a passionate and caring educator. Following many years in Classroom and Learning Support roles in schools, I am proud to be in my tenth year with Speld. My name is Deb, and my mantra for our journey together is "Direction, Empowerment, Belief."" - Carefully sequenced, evidence-based instruction provides clear direction. - Practice increases knowledge and understanding, empowering the learner and the person. - With each new skill learned, self-belief blossoms. ""I know I can."" ""I know! I can!"""

• hello@dominiquesolia.com.au
• www.dominiquesolia.com.au
• Robina | Online

Dominique is a Gold Coast educator with over a decade of experience specialising in evidence-based literacy intervention. She utilises Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) therapy, a gold-standard approach for remediating dyslexia and language-based learning difficulties. Her private practice supports diverse learners, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, ADHD, intellectual impairments, auditory processing disorder and developmental delays. Dominique is also a PhD candidate specialising in autism research, ensuring her practice remains at the forefront of inclusive, evidence-based education.

• https://www.clarityworks.com.au/
• Coolum | Online

FULL - not accepting more students at this time. Emma is a qualified and registered teacher with a Bachelor of Education. She is trained in Orton- Gillingham Multisensory Structured Literacy, PLD Literacy and Maths Australia's Total Maths Mastery program. Emma specialises in supporting students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and ASD using evidence-based, individualised teaching approaches that build skills, confidence and independence so each student can reach their full potential.

• faye.theonlineteacher.info@gmail.com
• www.theonlineteacher.info
• Nerang | Online

I am a specialist literacy teacher supporting children with learning difficulties in reading, spelling and writing. I use evidence-based, structured literacy approaches, including Sounds-Write, alongside Talk for Writing to develop writing skills and structure. Teaching is individualised, with sessions tailored to your child’s learning profile. My aim is to build core skills, confidence and independence, while providing a supportive environment where children can experience success and develop a positive relationship with learning.

• rwiclinic@gmail.com
• https://www.rwiclinic.com.au/
• Ashmore | Online

Heidi is a Literacy Intervention Specialist working with students from Prep to Year 10. She has extensive experience supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and related learning challenges. Her approach is calm, structured, and strengths‑focused, helping students build confidence and independence. Heidi also provides high‑school study skills and flexible online support.

• Online Only

FULL - not accepting more students at this time. As a Specialist Literacy Teacher and Interventionist, with 35 years experience, I provide individualised programs to resolve delays in reading, spelling and writing. * one-on-one tutoring delivered online; in the comfort of your own home, or during their before or after school care when you can’t be there with them. * parent information sessions tailored to meet your child’ needs, providing easy to implement strategies that WILL make a difference to your child’s learning outcomes. *evidence based intervention that is proven to work.

• jennidbennett@gmail.com
• https://www.tutorfinder.com.au/tutors/detail.php?TutorID=124817
• Arana Hills

I offer one to one Specialist literacy and numeracy interventions for students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. I specialise in developing reading, spelling, comprehension and writing skills.

• literacyconnect9@gmail.com
• Mitchelton

• jessica@thrivelearning.com.au
• www.thrivelearning.com.au
• Townsville | Online

Jessica is a registered Occupational Therapist with 9 years of paediatric clinical experience and 17 years of experience as a literacy and academic tutor. She has specialist training in structured literacy, including Sounds-Write (core prep-3 training & year 3–6 Extension) and IMSLE (5-day training). In addition to her Master of OT, she holds a Bachelor of International Studies (majoring in language) and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She is passionate about working with dyslexia and dysgraphia. She has expertise in handwriting development, literacy instruction, and cognitive-linguistic interventions.

• info@literatelearners.com.au
• http://www.literatelearners.com.au
• Springfield Lakes | Online

Literate Learners is a specialist tutoring service providing evidence-based literacy support for children and adults. We focus on building reading, spelling and writing skills through structured, explicit instruction tailored to each learner. We support a range of learning needs, including dyslexia, in a warm and supportive environment. Our goal is to help every learner build confidence and experience success.

• Greenslopes area

Full. Not accepting new students at this time Experienced primary and secondary teacher with recent postgraduate studies in understanding reading and writing difficulties. Trained in Sounds~Write and UFLI Foundations phonics programs. Success teaching students with ASD, ADHD, DLD, SLD(dyslexia) and anxiety.

• jthomas22659@gmail.com
• Yeronga | Toowoomba

A structured and explicit approach to the teaching of reading (including comprehension) and writing (including spelling) is used in one-to-one sessions focussing on phonemic and phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, blending and segmenting for fluent reading, reading comprehension, spelling and writing.

• kate.king@westnet.com.au
• Online Only

I have extensive experience in successfully teaching students with Autism, ADHD and dyslexia and personal experience too, as my daughter and husband live with these conditions. I design lessons specifically for each student. I work hard to make the lessons engaging and endeavour to include students’ interests. I am also a writer and understand the opportunity and enjoyment that reading and writing fluently and expressively allows. I love supporting students to achieve fluency, confidence and enjoyment in their literacy skills. Online learning is particularly successful with neurodiverse students, as when they’re in an environment they are familiar with they are…

• Sequel Coaching on Facebook
• Carindale | Online

FULL - not accepting more students at this time. I am a specialist literacy teacher with over 25 years of experience supporting students to develop strong reading, spelling and writing skills. I provide personalised one-to-one tuition tailored to each student’s individual learning needs. I am passionate about building confidence, strengthening foundational literacy skills, and helping students overcome challenges so they can reach their full potential. I believe that a supportive and encouraging approach creates a positive learning environment where students feel capable, motivated, and proud of their progress.

• literacywithkatie@gmail.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086008076592
• Mitchelton | Samford | Online

I am an experienced primary, early childhood and special education teacher. I am passionate about empowering children to develop confidence and success with spelling, reading and writing. As a literacy specialist, I use the Sounds-Write program with my students. Sounds-Write is an evidence-based, structured, synthetic, linguistic phonics program that utilises a highly successful approach to the teaching of reading and spelling. We also play lots of fun engaging games to support learning! My aim is to support children to develop life-long literacy skills, to foster a love of reading and a belief in their own abilities.

• endoxiakids@gmail.com
• Bli Bli

• email@openbooktutoring.net.au
• https://openbooktutoring.net.au/
• Sandgate

Open Book Tutoring provides personalised literacy intervention for students who need support beyond the classroom. Our approach is grounded in the Science of Reading, using structured, evidence-based instruction to build strong foundations in reading, spelling, and writing. We tailor every lesson to the individual needs of each learner, supporting students with learning difficulties as well as those needing extra consolidation. Our goal is to develop confident, capable learners with the functional literacy skills they need to succeed in school and everyday life.

• https://www.baysideliteracylab.com.au/
• Manly West

Full - not accepting new students at this time. At Bayside Literacy Lab, we offer specialist literacy services to students who are finding it hard to read, spell and write. If you are looking to find an experienced teacher who can help your child overcome their learning challenges, you've come to the right place.

• flourishinglearners@hotmail.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559773615171
• Black Mountain | Cooroy

Kylie’s experience raising her own neurodiverse children has deepened her understanding of diverse learners. With a Psychology degree, she has experience as a behavioural therapist and worked in schools before becoming a Specialist Teacher. She delivers evidence-based, multisensory phonics instruction and has eight years of experience teaching literacy, including comprehension, writing, and grammar. Kylie specialises in neurodivergent learners and is committed to providing individualised support to help each child build skills, confidence, and reach their full potential.

• possumliteracy@gmail.com
• http://www.possumliteracy.com.au
• Victoria Point | Online

I’ve provided specialist literacy and numeracy intervention to SPELD QLD members for over 10 years. I support students (P-12) with learning differences including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia, and those who are neurodivergent including Autism and ADHD. My child-centred approach uses structured, evidence-based instruction with engaging, hands-on activities to build literacy, numeracy, confidence, and reduce learning anxiety while working collaboratively with families. In my work you will see hands on materials, games, puppets, movement and interactive learning experiences.

• acorn.learning22@gmail.com
• www.acornseedlearning.com
• Rockhampton | Online

Inclusive supports for all children aged 5 to 17 mainstream or home schooled. Focus on multi sensory learning.

• lstrazzaboschihughes@gmail.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572366527609
• Gold Coast | Online

Experienced Early Years Teacher (25 years), specialising in the foundations of literacy using evidence-based, science of reading approaches to address learning challenges such as dyslexia. Additional training in autism and ADHD supports, sensory differences, information processing, learning styles and executive function. Strong focus on strengths, engagement, and confidence. Lessons are tailored with individualised adjustments to meet each learner's needs, creating a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

• mlogiudice@literacyforlifetutoring.com.au
• Online Only

As an experienced literacy specialist with over 20 years in the education system, I have served as a literacy coach, curriculum leader, and consultant. I specialise in supporting students with specific learning disabilities and difficulties, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ASD, and ADHD. Every session is meticulously planned and grounded in the Science of Reading, utilising proven, evidence-based programs: Sounds-Write, UFLI, Word Origins, Heggerty, Talk for Reading and Writing. My mission is to create a supportive environment where your child fosters a sense of belonging, flourish as a learner, uphold success, and build confidence as an independent learner. I have experience working…

• mmorg127noteq@gmail.com
• http://www.readwritetutors.com.au
• Everton Park

I am a reading specialist who can coax stories out of cereal boxes and turn reluctant readers into page turning champions! I am a cheerleader, a detective and a librarian and I celebrate every hard word, every aha moment and every well loved bookmark!!

• riseupreadinghp@gmail.com
• riseupreading.com.au
• Holland Park

I’m a Primary Speld Specialist Teacher based in Holland Park, offering in-person, one-to-one, forty minute sessions. Lessons use the evidence-based Sounds-Write program, with a focus on reading, writing and spelling, as well as support for fluency, comprehension and confidence building.

• www.hiddenkey.com.au
• Caloundra | Online

Natalie is a literacy specialist teacher with a focus on providing individualised, evidenced-based strategies to help bridge the gap for students struggling to read and write. Natalie adopts a multi-sensory approach to teaching and prioritises connection and confidence with each of her students. Natalie offers one-on-one sessions in Caloundra as well as online tuition.

• https://www.facebook.com/p/Literacytastic-Specialised-Tuition-Dyslexia-Learning-Differences-100091954020993/
• Maroochy River | Online