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Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for Specific Learning Differences

Other Certifications

Morphology Teaching

Supporting At Risk Preschoolers

Education Psychology

Dyslexia and Chinese Language Support

EXPERIENCES

WHO AM I?

“I distinctly remember my elation when I managed to help a particular 10-year-old student, whose reading and writing proficiency was initially around kindergarten level,” recalls Alvin Soh, founder of TeachDys.Com

“When I first met him, he could speak very well and would excitedly tell me about the latest cartoons, toys, and videos. However, he could not read the same words that he spoke. Before I started tutoring him, he was unable to break down the sounds of the letters in ‘C-A-R’. After a few weeks, he was able to figure out many 2-4 letter words, and became interested in trying to read books! His parents noticed his newfound interest too, as he was asking them to buy and borrow more books for him to improve on his own.”

“Dyslexic children get emotionally affected easily over time without intervention. They get negative and upset with words related tasks and learning and even throw fits just to avoid reading and writing. That’s why it is important for us to be patient and nurture them with the right techniques. When we help change the way our children perceive reading and writing, they will start learning proactively and take pride in refining their literacy skills.”

“I teach learners phonics and finger spelling, which are ways of breaking words apart. Mastering these techniques, they can then apply these same techniques to understand all kinds of words for the rest of their lives. Many of my ‘slow learner’ students were ecstatic when they caught up with their classmates and their school syllabus. When they were with their parents, they would enthusiastically share what they had learned in school. The happiness that I derive from helping them overcome their learning difficulties, is priceless.”