Read Write Kapiti

My name is Mary O'Neill and I'm a qualified, experienced and registered Teacher. I offer individual Structured Literacy tuition on the Kapiti Coast.

 

I opened Read Write Kapiti in 2022, while continuing to teach Literacy Intervention part-time at local schools. It has been wonderful being able to see students progress and develop. Their confidence and skills soon begin to soar after individual tuition.

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Whether your child is struggling with reading, writing, spelling (with or without a formal diagnosis), I able to help children learn to read and write.

 

• I have 9+ years teaching Structured Literacy including 3 years intervention teaching in schools and privately.

• I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Literacy Teaching.

• I have completed a Science of Reading course & exam accredited by the International Dyslexia Association.

• I hold the BSLA Specialist Reading Facilitator/Specialist Qualification from the University of Canterbury.

• I have completed the IMSLE Tier 2 & 3 Specialist Teacher Qualification and will continue to qualify as a Dyslexia Specialist Teacher through IMSLE in 2026.

• I have received 3 years training from Liz Kane Literacy.

 

I have been teaching using evidence-based structured literacy for over 9 years, and have seen the difference it makes to our tamariki.

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Whether your child needs specific additional support with literacy difficulties, or help to reach their full potential in reading, writing and spelling, I can help.

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And yes - I love penguins!