My Tutoring Service focuses on students with learning difficulties in Reading, Spelling and Writing. I offer effective teaching practices based on scientific research and individualised instruction. Scientific evidence confirms that the most effective approach to teaching reading is direct, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, synthetic phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.

I am conveniently located at Lennox Head and am available to tutor your child at any time that is convenient to your requirements. I have had 45 years primary teaching experience and have a passion for helping struggling learners in any way that I can reach out using an Orton Gillingham approach to learning.

Bachelor of Education

Practicing MSL Educational Specialist (IMSLE, Aus)

Accredited Member of the Australian Dyslexia Association
AMADA Registration: 420238

What a teacher is, is more important than what she teaches’ (borrowed quote).

You have taught, inspired hope, encouraged and made such a difference in so many childrens’ lives over the years.

While the classroom is so very important, Education is beyond these four walls and you have also taught them life lessons.

With you, your students have learned how to explore and discover, you have supported their thinking and been there to catch them when they have struggled and acknowledged their successes. What a marvellous legacy.

Thank you for being a lovely work colleague as well.

Congratulations on a wonderful career, congratulation on your retirement.

Enjoy your beautiful family and the many opportunities and experiences that lay ahead for you.

Jan Nichols
Jan Nichols