Frequently Asked Questions
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What age range do you cater for?
Children aged 8 and up as well as adolescents and adults.
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Where are you located?
I offer one-on-one tutoring online and in-person from my home office in Paddington, Brisbane, Australia.
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What are your fees?
Fee Table Standard 1-hour session:
$70$30 printing fee per term
for in-person sessions or if you would like to pick up a printed package.$60 for a Written Report
Please note that the first 1 or 2 sessions will be devoted to assessment.
Tutoring Fees are invoiced once or twice per term as indicated by your choice at the time of enrolment.
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How often do students attend?
2 x 1-hour sessions per week is recommended. However, you may choose attend 1 x 1-hour session per week.
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Do you have a Blue Card?
Yes. I possess the appropriate Blue Card applicable to my tutoring service.
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Does the student need a formal diagnosis of dyslexia to start tutoring?
Students who struggle with reading and spelling do not need a formal diagnosis of dyslexia to attend tutoring. The multi-sensory approach used in tutoring sessions is suitable for most struggling readers.
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Why is a support person required to sit in on sessions?
When the parent or support person sits in on tutoring sessions and learns the reading and spelling strategies along with the student, they are better placed to successfully support the student’s tutoring homework. All students need support when doing the homework I set, regardless of their age.
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How long does it take for my child to learn to read?
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for reading and spelling difficulties. With consistent commitment to the regular homework practice required, students can expect to attain Grade 10 level (adult level) reading after completing 8 levels of the Barton Reading and Spelling System. This generally takes between 3 and 4 years of tutoring.