Sarah Barber | Literacy Project
- sarah@literacyproject.com.au
- Online Only
Yr 1-12 | NDIS | 1:1 | Study & Executive Function skills
Inclusive supports for all children aged 5 to 17 mainstream or home schooled. Focus on multi sensory learning.
Special interests ADHD | Autism | Anxiety
I have extensive experience in successfully teaching students with Autism, ADHD, anxiety and dyslexia and personal experience too, as my daughter and husband live with these conditions. I design lessons specifically for each student and work hard to make the lessons engaging and to include students’ interests. I am also an award-winning 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 and am committed to providing affordable, reliable and effective learning.
Welcome to Write of Passage, an evidence-based tutoring service designed to support children experiencing literacy difficulties. As a literacy specialist, I am able to identify the foundational causes of literacy challenges to deliver targeted, evidence-based instruction that supports students’ individual learning goals. Write of Passage utilises Sounds-Write and Word Origins for their evidence-based design and proven success in supporting children experiencing dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Instruction is carefully tailored to each individual to provide the most appropriate and effective intervention.
Prep to Yr 7 | Literacy
As a specialist tutor I can help with…… Explicit, evidence-based, instruction following a systematic program designed to rebuild the foundation of reading, writing, and spelling skills. This one-to-one support improves both a student's academic skills and their emotional confidence. Tutoring to establish a solid foundation in literacy, building confidence through personalised learning tailored to student needs. I can support by addressing learning gaps in spelling, reading and writing early on, reducing anxiety, and improving student success.
Yr 2-7 | ADHD | ASD | Anxiety | APD
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.
1:1 | Primary
Shaan brings over 35 years of teaching experience and is a qualified Sounds Write Specialist tutor. She delivers structured, evidence‑based instruction through dynamic online and face‑to‑face sessions. Her targeted, student‑centred approach builds confidence and strengthens essential literacy and numeracy skills. With extensive experience supporting learners with a range of learning needs including dysgraphia, dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD, Shaan provides the tailored guidance every student needs to thrive.
Prep – Yr 10
As an experienced literacy and mathematics 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…
1:1 | Primary and low level literacy older learners
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.
1:1 | Early Years
I am an experienced teacher and curriculum leader with a passion for early literacy. I offer personalised 1:1 literacy tuition in your home to support young learners. My teaching uses evidence-based structured literacy approaches to build strong reading and spelling foundations. I am trained and experienced in Sounds-Write, UFLI and the MultiLit suite (MiniLit Sage, InitiaLit and Spellex). I love helping children grow in confidence as they become successful readers.
Yr 2-7 | NDIS | Mobile
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.
Prep-Yr7 | Dyslexia - HI - Autism | NDIS
My online Literacy Intervention offers personalized instruction. Programs are tailored for all children ages 5-12, no matter their abilities or learning needs. Designed to foster a love of learning whilst improving literacy skills. I am an experienced and certified educator who specializes in Literacy Intervention.
Literacy trained OT | Dyslexia & Dysgraphia specialty | Sounds Write | P-7 | Registered NDIS Provider
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.
NDIS | Small groups | 1:1
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.
Yrs 2- 12 | Senior General Math, English and Biology Special interest Neurodiversity
With over 30 years of experience in education, I specialise in supporting neurodiverse students and learners who experience challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I understand that many capable students can feel frustrated, anxious or lose confidence when learning does not come easily. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel understood, capable and motivated to learn. Through personalised intervention sessions, I help students strengthen literacy, numeracy, organisation and study skills while also closing gaps in knowledge and understanding that may have developed over time. Each session is tailored to the individual…
Yrs P-8 | Remedial literacy and maths
Nicole is a registered teacher with nearly 30 years of experience supporting students from Prep to Year 8. She specialises in evidence-based literacy intervention (reading, writing and spelling) and/or targeted mathematics support. Her sessions focus on strengthening foundational skills through explicit, structured instruction tailored to each learner, helping students close learning gaps, build confidence, and make measurable academic progress.
1:1 Support | Online Specialist
Hummingbird Learning provide literacy support tailored to each student’s individual needs. I bring over 25 years of experience across classroom teaching, learning support, and targeted literacy intervention, including supporting children with dyslexia and learning difficulties. I am also currently undertaking postgraduate study in speech pathology, strengthening my understanding of the connection between speech, language, and literacy. Sessions are calm, supportive, and practical, with a focus on building confidence and helping children develop skills in reading, spelling, and written language.
Yr P-9 | Dyscalculia Specialist | English
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.
Prep–Year 10 Literacy
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.
