I started my teaching career more than thirty years ago at a secondary school in Balham, South London where I taught math and physics for a year and a half.After that, I taught maths for more than nine years at a secondary school in North West London. I must admit that I did not know anything about dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and other related learning differences before they entered my personal life. I remember feeling very confused about some of my students who were labelled as "learning disabled " and yet who were very articulate and could easily remember various information about their favourite football team, pop group, computer games, cars, films and so on; but no matter how hard they tried to learn simple maths concepts, they could not retain even the simplest of formulas.
I also remember how frustrated some of their parents were, not knowing how to help their children.
What I love about the Davis® methods is that they fully explain what dyslexia is and how parents and teachers can work together to help any dyslexic child achieve their full potential.
I've been working with both children and adults since 2000 and I am certain that, if the client is motivated, any problems associated with dyslexia can be resolved.
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Licensed since: december 17, 2002
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Travel: I am willing to travel to clients
Online services: I coach online or in person
Delivery Languages: EnglishEnglish
"Nina's invaluable support transformed my son's life, helping him overcome severe dyslexia at age 10 using the Davis method. By teaching him to recognize and work on his uncertainties while valuing his strengths, she significantly boosted his confidence. This led to remarkable achievements: scoring 100/108 in his primary maths exam and securing one of just 40 spots in a prestigious performing arts school, competing against over 1,000 applicants. Despite early scepticism from educators about his ability to sit for GCSEs, my son achieved an impressive 7/9 in English. Now, he's confidently applying to universities—once thought impossible. Nina's encouragement fostered a love for reading, and he now averages two books per month.
Most importantly, his relationships have flourished. He rarely needs SENCO support and actively helps younger students with special needs build their self-esteem, becoming a model of transformation in the school. His journey from struggling with writing to academic success demonstrates the power of targeted, nurturing support at the right time.
Nina's approach recognized and valued my son's abilities, often overlooked in school settings. She not only supported him but also helped me when I felt demoralized. The Davis method proved that with the right support, dyslexic students can overcome challenges and thrive academically and personally." - Marianna
"I've been following K's work since last year and am astonished with her focus and the amount of work she is producing now. Please carry on with whatever you are doing at home" ( SENCO's feedback to the mother of a seven year old who has been following the Young Learners Programme for the past three months)
"Thanks for all you are doing with R. It has been a good and stable pillar for his learning and progress in all sorts of ways" (the father of a twelve year old boy who managed to gain 10 A* in his GCSEs)
"It has helped me a lot because I could not concentrate, read and spell before. I was bored. Now I can read and do not feel bad for being dyslexic any more."( S, aged 9, three months later)
"The Programme has helped me control my temper.I don't get as angry as I did in the past" ( G, aged 10 and suffering with ADHD)
