Coach Gem - helping different thinkers learn and thrive

Educators have an important responsibility to understand and support students who learn differently. As a dyslexic learner myself, I know first-hand the value of recognising and validating neurodivergent ways of thinking, processing and engaging with the world.

My mission is to strengthen literacy, self-esteem and dyslexic identity, while equipping families to advocate confidently for their child. Together, we can create learning environments where difference is understood, supported and celebrated.

How I can help

Gemma working on a laptop in a calm, light-filled home space

Holistic Dyslexia Coaching

Offering a strengths-based, emotionally attuned dyslexia coaching that builds confidence and develops personalised, creative strategies, for learning and life.

Literacy Tutoring

Personalised structured literacy interventions provide explicit, systematic, sequential and cumulative instruction. Aligned with the 'Science of Reading', teaching focuses on key foundational skills, which are tailored to each individual learner profile and pace.

“You never fail until you stop trying”

- Albert Einstein

What working together looks like

  1. 1

    Free introductory chat

    We discuss what’s happening, what’s working, and what you’d like to change.

  2. 2

    Personalised plan

    Together, we develop an individualised intervention plan based on strengths, identified needs and personal goals.

  3. 3

    Practical sessions

    We co-create strategies and tools, monitor progress, and celebrate every success-however small.

  4. 4

    Review and refine

    Ongoing observations guide adjustments to the learning focus, strategies and next steps.