Originally from South Africa, I have called New Zealand home for more than 22 years. I am a qualified secondary school teacher with a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Been running our own business for the past 22 years, and wanting to do something more meaningful.
When I'm not working with clients, you'll often find me surfing, tramping, or practicing martial arts.
My journey with the Davis Method is both professional and deeply personal. As someone who is dyslexic and has ADHD, I experienced firsthand the life-changing benefits of the Davis Program. It helped me improve my focus, better understand my natural big-picture thinking style, strengthen my reading skills, and ultimately develop a love of reading.
I am passionate about helping people discover their strengths, unlock their potential, and find confidence in who they are. Having grown up with learning challenges, I understand the frustration of working incredibly hard while feeling that your efforts are not reflected in the results. I also know how deeply these struggles can affect self-esteem and self-belief.
The Davis Methods provide practical tools that help neurodiverse individuals overcome challenges and build lasting skills for success. Rather than focusing on limitations, the Davis approach helps people recognise and harness their unique ways of thinking as valuable gifts and strengths. I believe these strengths are greatly needed in our world, and I am committed to helping individuals realise their true potential and thrive.
Licensed to provide:
Licensed since: juli 1, 2026
Certifications:
Travel: I am willing to travel to clients
Online services: I coach online or in person
Delivery Languages: EnglishEnglish
Before working with Marco, our daughter struggled with reading, confidence, and keeping pace with her peers. Through the Davis programme, Marco helped her understand how she learns differently and equipped her with practical strategies to improve focus, overcome reading challenges, and reduce frustration. His patient, personalised approach built her confidence and encouraged her to tackle schoolwork with a positive mindset. She has made significant progress in reading, caught up academically, and now approaches learning with greater resilience and self-belief. Marco’s empathy, expertise, and ability to connect with students have had a lasting impact, and we highly recommend him and the Davis programme.
Chris -father of 10 year-old daughter
I am writing this letter to offer my highest recommendation for Marco, who tutored my daughter using the Davis Dyslexia Correction system. The impact he has had on her academic progress, confidence, and overall well-being has been nothing short of transformative.
Before working with Marco, my daughter struggled with focus and academic confidence. However, since implementing the Davis system techniques under his guidance, we have seen immense growth. Her marks in both mathematics and English have steadily improved, and the positive effects have directly overflowed into her spelling skills.
What has been amazing to watch as a parent is seeing her take part more and more in the classroom setting—something she used to shy away from. Marco didn't just teach her the Davis curriculum; he gave her a toolkit. She now regularly utilizes the different focusing and orientation techniques she learned from him, applying them successfully both at home and in school. The teacher has witnessed her doing some of these in the line before school starts and after lunch to regain her focus.
Marco possesses a patient, encouraging, and highly effective teaching style. He understands how to connect with students who learn differently even down to changing vocabulary used to help understanding, unlocking their potential without making them feel discouraged. Thanks to his dedication, my daughter has grown hugely in confidence and now approaches her learning with a sense of pride and capability.
Tara-mother of 10 year-old daughter and ESOL specialist
