All our sessional literacy tutors have recognised qualifications for the teaching of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and are experienced in the teaching of children with dyslexia/dyspraxia. All our tutors and staff have an up-to-date Disclosure Baring Services record (previously CRB). They are familiar with a range of assessments and are able to produce well thought out lesson plans specific to individual students. They are supported by volunteer help on some groups from teachers/classroom assistants who are interested in developing their knowledge and experience of working with dyslexic children.
Interviews with tutors
Maxine Johnson
Why did you get involved with WFDA? After gaining my Post Graduate Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy with Dyslexia Action my passion was to help those with dyslexia and literacy by using these skills. One of the ways was to join WFDA.
Name a highlight in your career? My role as the Maths co-ordinator in a primary school helped me to overcome a long standing fear of numbers and it was great when my students told me their best subject was Maths.
How do you like to relax? In the cooler weather or when I can’t be by the sea I like to mediate, yoga exercise or read an interesting book.
What’s your rule of life? To look at any failure in a positive way, always see it as an opportunity to learn and succeed
Maxine Johnson