About
How it started ....
This is dyslexia was set up with a mission to help learners with dyslexia love learning and to recognise their individual strengths.
As a teacher with over 20 years' experience in state and independent schools in the UK, I understand the importance of having a tool kit that learners can access in the classroom.
I am passionate about boosting individuals self esteem so that they become life long learners with a bank of strategies that work for them.
a little more about me ...
As an experienced teacher, I have taught in primary and secondary schools, working with many learners. During my career, I have had several roles alongside being a class teacher. These include head of department, head of faculty and SENCo at a large secondary school.
I have a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners to recognise and embrace their differences.
This passion and understanding led to the creation of 'This is dyslexia'.
In time, I hope for this to be a one stop shop for finding information, assessing learners for a formal diagnosis of dyslexia and becoming a learning platform for educating individuals.
I keep up to date with training and am a member of PATOSS and The Dyslexia Guild, I also have an AMBDA and APC accreditation with The British Dyslexia Association and have extensive educational testing experience, including being registered with the British Psychological Society.
All information is provided to the best of my professional knowledge.
Qualifications
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BA (Hons) in Primary and Secondary Education Studies with QTS.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Dyslexia.
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AMBDA and APC with British Dyslexia Association.
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Patoss Professional member.
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Dyslexia Guild Professional member.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Inclusion and Institutional Development.
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National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
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Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements.
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National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCo).
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DBS held.
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Professional indemnity insurance held.