Team | Literacy Steps

Meet the Team

This is us, a passionate team of educators, empowering others, living life, giving back and striving for excellence.

Jennifer Kellie

BEd (Primary), PGDip (Literacy), M.Ed (Lit), NZLA Member, NZAGC Member.

I'm an experienced primary school educator who specialises in literacy and inclusive education. I'm a passionate educator, lover of the English language, and advocate for structured literacy. I take immense pride in helping others and find the greatest reward in seeing a child’s success and growth unfold.

jennifer@literacysteps.nz

Structured Literacy Tutor - West Auckland

Sam Baker

I am an experienced teacher who has worked with a wide range of students with varying needs. I love literacy and am really excited to tutor your child.

In my lessons, we hold high expectations for ourselves. We will be active listeners and show respect to ourselves and others. With guidance and support that is catered to their needs, they will achieve their goals. I believe all students can learn and be successful; nothing is unachievable.

tutor@literacysteps.nz

Structured Literacy Tutor - East Auckland

Melanie Kluit

Hi, I’m Melanie Kluit. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education and am currently pursuing a Diploma in TESOL. With over seven years of experience in education, my number one mission is to ensure that students feel positive and successful about their learning.

I work in East and West Auckland.

I look forward to meeting with you and your child.

tutor@literacysteps.nz

Structured Literacy Tutor - West Auckland

Hayley Zhang

Kia ora, I'm Hailey, a literacy tutor with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary). With extensive experience tutoring literacy, ESOL, and Chinese, I am passionate about helping students develop their language skills and grow in confidence. My tutoring background includes working with a range of age groups and abilities, from beginner readers and writers to more advanced students aiming to refine their language proficiency. I’m committed to fostering a love for learning and supporting each student's personal and academic growth.

tutor@literacysteps.nz

Structured Literacy Tutor - North Shore

Irina Calcan

Kia ora. My name is Irina. I am a primary school learning support assistant passionate about Structured Literacy. I have a background in speech-language therapy and linguistics. As a lifelong student of languages and communication, I have a deep understanding of how written communication and literacy skills are the backbone of future success at the academic, professional and even interpersonal levels. All children can and deserve to gain this power that comes through reading - I look forward to guiding your child on their path.

tutor@literacysteps.nz

New Teacher coming ...

We are currently recruiting.

Watch this space.

Jennie has been amazing with my 6 year old. Within a month, his school teacher had noticed a difference in his literacy and he also went up 2 reading levels. Jennie also gives you fantastic advice and simple tools that you can use to support your child at home. Jennie makes learning fun and exciting for children.

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