Building strong foundations
to unlock learning
About Aspire Literacy
Our purpose...
To provide high-quality, evidence-based, personalised intervention that builds a strong foundation of literacy to unlock a world of learning.
Who we are...
Aspire Literacy is a small business owned and run by Rachelle Martin. It is located in the JAGA Offices in Kingston, Canberra.
Rachelle created Aspire Literacy to be a calm, engaging, positive environment to support the many children who need extra assistance with literacy learning. Children who attend Aspire Literacy are given the opportunity to learn in a quiet office space with many resources to make learning fun.
What we do...
I offer intensive one-on-one tutoring sessions to primary-aged students who need support with reading, writing and spelling. The sessions are run by Rachelle, who is an experienced, qualified teacher. Aspire Literacy uses an evidence-based linguistic phonics program. A structured, systematic and multi-sensory approach has proven to be successful in the teaching of essential literacy skills.
Our Teacher...
Rachelle Martin
Rachelle completed her Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree in 2004. During her teaching career, Rachelle has taught in international schools in Singapore and the UK as well as in the independent and government school systems in Canberra. Rachelle prides herself on being patient, kind and caring. As a teacher, and the mother of four children, Rachelle understands the impact that strong foundations of literacy can have on self-esteem as well as academic achievement. Rachelle feels fulfilled fostering in students the skills to achieve personal and academic goals. Her vision is to have every Aspire Literacy student grow in confidence and achieve success at school.
What we offer...
Personalised Program
- The personalised program is delivered in a one-on-one setting.
- This program is suitable for all primary-school aged children.
- I undertake a thorough assessment to identify what your child can do and in which areas they need to develop.
- I create a personalised learning plan that incorporates specific experiences designed to address your child’s needs.
- I provide ongoing feedback regarding your child’s progress throughout the program.
Extension Program
- After completing the personalised program, students will be offered the opportunity to continue at Aspire Literacy completing an extension program.
- This program focuses on supporting students to write a variety of texts and develop their comprehension skills.
Pricing
Personalised Program
1 student
1 session
50 minutes
$120 per session
Frequently asked questions
Why is my child having difficulty with literacy?
There are many reasons why children have difficulty with literacy. They may:
- have missed the teaching of basic literacy foundations, which was very common during Covid lockdowns.
- find concentrating in a busy classroom difficult.
- need to be taught in a more structured and systematic way than they have previously been taught.
- have a diagnosis that impacts their ability to learn.
What is an intervention program?
An intervention is a short term program aimed at finding out the exact areas with which a person is having difficulty. Once these areas are identified, a plan is put in place to target these areas. The intervention program is then no longer needed.
How long will mY child need to
attend Aspire Literacy?
Academic progress should be able to be seen after attending two consecutive terms at Aspire Literacy.
How many sessions per week
should my child attend?
Typically, students attend one session per week at Aspire Literacy. Some families choose for their child to attend more than one session each week.
What happens if my child refuses to attend or participate in sessions?
For the intervention to be effective, students must be ready to engage in the Aspire Literacy sessions. The teacher may recommend that you wait until the child is older and more able to focus and engage in their learning.
Do the sessions help children
who have Dyslexia or ADHD?
Aspire Literacy uses a structured, systematic and multi-sensory approach to the teaching of literacy skills. Our approach is supported by research evidence as being effective for students who have dyslexia and ADHD.
Will my child receive homework?
Aspire Literacy will provide suggested activities for parents to complete with their child between sessions. Children are able to borrow a book from Aspire Literacy to use to complete activities - although families can use any book to complete these tasks. It is also important for families to read with their child regularly. Literacy skill progression occurs more quickly when new knowledge is practised and revised often.
What is the payment process?
When a session, day and time has been agreed upon, Aspire Literacy will send an invoice to you to make payment for the term. This invoice must be paid in full within 14 days of receiving the invoice.
Are the teachers at Aspire Literacy Able to diagnose my child?
No, our teacher is not able to medically diagnose your child. As an experienced teacher, Rachelle will be able to let you know if she believes it may be beneficial for you to investigate further with a relevant professional.
What happens if my child misses a session?
If your child needs to miss a session please email admin@aspireliteracy.com to let me know. Each child is able to access one make-up session per term.
Contact Us
15 Tench St Kingston
ACT 2604
Connect
ABN 59251473516
Aspire Literacy wishes to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet to learn. We would also like to acknowledge other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to the contribution they make to this region.