Melbourne tutor in English, English Language, ESL, Reading, Special Needs, Study Skills, Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia Support

I travel to these locations
Greensborough, Eltham, Macleod, Viewbank, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Bundoora, Research, Watsonia

Dr Francesca Strada, the founder of Reach-ed Learning Solutions, is a certified Sounds-Write Practitioner with undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Language Teaching, Language Studies and Linguistics, and has been working as an ESL teacher at La Trobe University for 17 years.

In her Learning Support sessions, she delivers a highly effective, structured, evidence-based synthetic phonics program tailored for students experiencing difficulties in acquiring and developing their literacy skills.

Her educational background and professional experience equip her with a solid understanding of interactive, student-centred teaching approaches to assist students in their learning.

Reach-ed Learning Solutions aims to establish a nurturing environment where learning needs are addressed with patience and encouragement.

Individual tutoring services are available online or face-to-face either at the child's home (on Saturdays and during the school holidays) or at their school (on school days, with the school's permission), if located in Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs:

Greensborough, Eltham, Macleod, Yallambie, Viewbank, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Bundoora, Research, Watsonia, St Helena, Briar Hill, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Diamond Creek, Plenty, Lower Templestowe, Wattle Glen, Doreen.

Learning Support Sessions are complemented with homework tasks to consolidate newly-acquired skills.

Qualifications and professional memberships:
? PhD in Language Studies ? BA (Hons) in Language Studies and Linguistics
? Cambridge CELTA
? Certified Sounds Write Practitioner ? Educational Member of the Dyslexia Association (ADA)

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Experience

ESL Teacher at La Trobe University
Sounds Write Practitioner/ Literacy Support Specialist

Qualifications

PhD in Language Studies
BA (Hons) in Language Studies and Linguistics
Cambridge CELTA
Sounds Write Practitioner Certificate
Educational Member of the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA)

Rates

The hourly fee is inclusive of travel-related costs, communication about the child's progress and preparing homework tasks.

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 25-Mar-2028 (details available on request)

Gender

Female

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Joined Tutor Finder on 07-Jul-2024 (updated profile on 04-Oct-2026)