Sydney tutor in Creative Writing, English, English Language, Essay Writing, Reading

Michelle Mead — Specialist Literacy Educator
Reading, spelling and writing support | Bankstown and online

I am an experienced educator and published writer who supports children and adolescents with literacy difficulties, including dyslexia and dysgraphia. I have experience teaching children from diverse cultural backgrounds and provide supportive, structured instruction tailored to each student.

Qualifications and experience

- Master of Research in Media, Music, Communication & Cultural Studies — Macquarie University.
- Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communication — University of Technology Sydney.
- Training in evidence-based UFLI and ASCEND intervention programs.
- Author and illustrator of a children’s picture book series. My book "The Horrible Alien Visitor" received an award at the 2011 London Book Festival and an Honorary Mention at the 2011 Hollywood Book Festival.
- Current Working with Children Check and completed CPR training.

Why I enjoy tutoring

My love of language and storytelling informs my teaching. I enjoy helping students develop their literacy skills, experience success and become more confident readers and writers.

Areas of expertise and levels offered

I provide literacy intervention for primary and secondary school students, focusing on phonics, decoding, spelling and written language, including support for students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

My approach

I use explicit, direct instruction, clear explanations and guided practice. Skills are taught in manageable steps, with regular review and opportunities to apply learning. Lessons are adapted to each student’s strengths, needs and progress.

Lesson structure and resources

A typical lesson includes a review of previously taught skills, introduction of a new skill, supported reading and spelling practice, and application through sentences, connected text or writing. We finish with a brief review and an appropriate practice task.

Resources may include targeted worksheets, word lists, decodable texts, spelling activities and writing prompts. Materials are selected to match the student’s learning goals and current skills, rather than requiring every student to use the same textbook.

Availability and location

I am available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, by appointment.

Hours: 2.00pm-6.00pm

Sessions are offered online or in person at MultiSense Intervention, Suite 11, 80 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200.

Contact

To enquire about lessons with Michelle, please email: info@multisense.au or call (02) 9725 7616. Please include the student’s school year, the literacy skills they need help with and your preferred afternoon.

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Experience

Michelle is an experienced educator and published writer with a strong background in teaching children from diverse cultural backgrounds. She uses direct instruction and supportive, structured teaching strategies to help students build their skills effectively. Michelle is trained in evidence-based programs, including UFLI and ASCEND intervention, and brings both theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise in supporting children and adolescents with Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Michelle has a keen interest in storytelling across multiple formats, including mythology, cinema, and social media memes. Her extensive experience in creative writing includes screenwriting, copywriting, short stories, and rhyming prose.

Qualifications

Master of Research in Media, Music, Communication & Cultural Studies from Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Trained in evidence-based programs, including UFLI and ASCEND intervention
Current Working with Children's check.

Rates

$95 per hour

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Joined Tutor Finder on 07-Oct-2026 (updated profile on 07-Oct-2026)