Literacytastic | Natasha Cheek
Prep-Yr 5
I am an experienced specialist literacy teacher. My joy and passion are building relationships, building confidence and guiding students through their literacy intervention journey. I use evidence-based phonics programs. Sounds- Write and UFLI. My program includes reading books, one-to-one tuition, fun games and guided home activities to enhance and consolidate learning skills. I teach from home and travel 15 Km from home to students.
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.
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 Literacy
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.
1:1 and small group
Igoe & Grow offers personalised literacy support for school age children through small group and 1:1 sessions. With over 35 years in education, I specialise in reading, writing, and phonics using evidence-based, engaging approaches. Each program is tailored to build confidence and meet individual learning needs. I create a nurturing environment where children feel supported and motivated to progress and grow. Based in Dicky Beach, Caloundra, I partner with families to help every child succeed.
P - Yr 8 Literacy | Special interests ASD, ADHD
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.
Prep - Yr 9 Literacy
I am highly experienced and love working with children. I pride myself in building strong, positive connections with the young people I work with. Firmly committed to lifelong learning, I offer targeted, evidence-based intervention for spelling, reading and writing, working with your child to give them the tools they need to reach their potential. I support a growth mindset and help develop your child's confidence and self-esteem. I look forward to working with you and your child. Together Learn Succeed
P- Yr 3 | Small groups and 1:1 | Early Years Literacy
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.
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.
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 - Yr 12 | Intervention | Wellbeing
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.
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.
1:1 | Year 1-9
As a parent of neurodivergent children, I have a deep understanding of diverse learners. With 20 years’ experience in the classroom and as a specialist literacy and mathematics tutor, I am experienced in supporting students with ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. I am an accredited MSL (Multisensory Structured Language) Specialist Educator. My lessons focus on building confidence, developing mastery and promoting engagement. Online lessons are tailored to each student’s individual strengths and learning needs.
Yr 1-7 | Literacy Intervention | Neurodiversity-Friendly
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.
With teaching and Special Education qualifications, Sally has been a classroom and Learning Support teacher in Secondary and Primary settings for more than 25 years. She provides individual tutoring for academic gaps and Specific Learning Disorder. 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; what they can and cannot do.
