Dyslexie Academy | Carolien Poels

About Dyslexie Academy | Carolien Poels

Dyslexie Academy | Carolien Poels offers support with learning English with dyslexia and support for language teachers. The Academy is based in Voorschoten.

Support for students

The support is for students who are struggling with English. Carolien looks into where learning gets stuck and uses clear steps, visual support and strategies for applying learning independently.

• Private English support for students with dyslexia
• English exam preparation
• English reading texts in 8 Proven Steps

Support for teachers

The support helps language teachers and other education professionals provide practical support to students with dyslexia without losing sight of the learning objectives.

• Dyslexia support for language teachers
• Training on addressing dyslexia: theory and practice for language teachers
• Workshop on dyslexia in the classroom: do’s & don’ts

Approach

Carolien looks at the step in the learning process where a student gets stuck. The approach uses explicit thinking steps, structure, visual support and strategies that students learn to use with increasing independence.

Expertise

Carolien combines her background as an English teacher with specialist knowledge of dyslexia, neurodiversity and language processing.