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iwondertutoring Tuition with a difference. Valerie knows every student is unique and growing a positive mindset is j

iwondertutoring - personalised multi sensory tuition with Valerie, who is a fully registered NZ teacher (with over 30 years experience teaching in both primary and secondary schools specialising in providing learning support in literacy and numeracy, developing meta cognitive/thinking skills, growth mindset, and addressing other areas of NZ curriculum where student require a boost to reach their potential. Lessons are provided in a safe, student friendly environment and taught using multi sensory approaches so the students preferred learning style is utilised. Valerie’s brings a wealth of experience to her tutoring business :
Primary school Booster teacher - teaching small groups who did not meet National Standards NZ
Resource teacher of Learning and Behaviour
Literacy teacher - private girls school Perth years 10 & 11 ( NZ equivalent years)
Head of Learning support - 16 years experience
Primary school teacher
Intermediate school teacher

Additional skills she brings to her role - Valerie has worked as an Educational Play Therapist in Wellington and Melbourne Children’s hospital

Valerie is passionate about helping students take responsibility for their learning but gives them the tools to do this.

19/11/2025

Dr Temple Grandin is a great example of this! Dream Big 💡💡
🌻 COMMENT ⭐ '281' ⭐ to download Temple and my FREE e-book on teaching ASD students.

This is so interesting. I had never made the connection before but makes sense.
19/11/2025

This is so interesting. I had never made the connection before but makes sense.

Dr Temple Grandin is a great example of this! Dream Big 💡💡
🌻 COMMENT ⭐ '281' ⭐ to download Temple and my FREE e-book on teaching ASD students.

Sue Larkey is a favourite of mine. She has so many wise words on understanding neurodiversity. I went to one of her work...
02/07/2024

Sue Larkey is a favourite of mine. She has so many wise words on understanding neurodiversity. I went to one of her workshops when she came to New Zealand many years ago.

🦋 COMMENT '234' and have a look back at one of my recent podcasts as I discuss harnessing the overlooked strategies of Routines 💖 and Repetition 🌸 to help neurodiverse children!

✨Discussed in this Episode:
✅ Why use repetition
✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages
✅ Why use routines
✅ Key routines to support engagement
✅ Why repetition and routines will save you time
✅ Quick tips and strategies to implement this week

Excellent resources at Halswell library as we celebrate Autism Awareness day 2nd April. Not many books had been issued s...
08/04/2024

Excellent resources at Halswell library as we celebrate Autism Awareness day 2nd April. Not many books had been issued so a week later I have them for holiday reading. 😊

I love this holiday activity. Let's go and find some Autumn leaves.
10/07/2023

I love this holiday activity. Let's go and find some Autumn leaves.

09/06/2023

It sure is ❤️

14/10/2022

Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood struggles of all and ONE in FIVE are dyslexic! It is so much more than letter reversals. When I started this journey seven years ago, I never knew about the science of reading and how 95% can benefit from explicit and systematic instruction. Tears, frustration, anxiety, all of this lead me to dive deep and understand how my own son learned. I knew he was brilliant, I just did not know how to access the brilliance….BUT…now I do 💗🎉 and now I get to help other teachers and mommas out there with their own struggling learners. Understanding the science of reading and the why has been a game changer for us. When asked how to begin with the science of reading in the classroom or homeschool, these are some ways to begin. It seems overwhelming in the beginning, but the more you learn, the more you want to learn. Why? Because the results are amazing! Finally…something that really works! In honor of dyslexia awareness month, check out the science of reading and ask some tough questions. There are so many in this community to help along the way. Check out our website to see some of the different ways we can help you in the journey.

This is what a Friday night looks like for me. Hubby watching the rugby on T. V. but I'm on the Structured Literacy jour...
03/06/2022

This is what a Friday night looks like for me. Hubby watching the rugby on T. V. but I'm on the Structured Literacy journey. 😂

This is very cool and fits into structured literacy!
02/05/2022

This is very cool and fits into structured literacy!

Teach your students vowel teams with Dua Lipa :) ! Share in your Google and Seesaw classrooms! Share with your teacher friends! Share with parents of dyslexi...

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