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- Rate £26
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- Support for Students with a Reading Disorder
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Certified art and special education teacher helps students build creativity, confidence, and literacy through drawing, painting, and reading.
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About Shannon
Hello! I’m Shannon — a passionate, creative, and patient teacher with over **20 years of classroom experience** helping students grow in both **art and reading**. I hold a **Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership** and certifications in **Art, Special Education, Elementary Education, and History**. I specialize in teaching **drawing and painting** as well as providing **individualized reading support** for students with special needs. My lessons are hands-on, encouraging, and designed to build both confidence and skill. I believe that every learner has a unique voice and style — my job is to help each student discover it through creativity, curiosity, and positive learning experiences. Whether you want to improve your artistic techniques or strengthen your reading abilities, I’ll meet you where you are and help you reach your goals in a supportive, engaging environment.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
As a tutor, I believe every student learns best when lessons are **creative, individualized, and confidence-building**. My approach combines **hands-on practice, visual instruction, and positive reinforcement** to help students grow at their own pace. Whether we’re exploring color mixing in a painting or strengthening reading fluency, I make sure each lesson is meaningful, enjoyable, and adapted to the student’s unique learning style.
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# **Teaching Method and Techniques**
My teaching style blends **demonstration, guided practice, and independent exploration**. In art lessons, I model techniques such as shading, blending, or composition, then guide students as they apply those skills to their own work. In reading support sessions, I use **phonics, visual cues, repetition, and storytelling** to build comprehension and vocabulary. I incorporate **multi-sensory strategies** so students can see, hear, and touch what they are learning — especially effective for visual and special needs learners.
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# ️ **A Typical Lesson Plan**
Each session begins with a quick warm-up — this might be a five-minute sketch, a color-mixing exercise, or a short reading passage to activate focus. Next, we review the day’s goal (for example: “use light and shadow to show depth” or “identify main ideas in a paragraph”). Students practice the skill through step-by-step guidance, and we end with reflection — celebrating successes and identifying one small goal for next time.
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# **What Sets Shannon Apart**
What makes my tutoring unique is the way I **blend art, literacy, and life skills** to support the whole learner. With over **20 years of teaching experience** and a **Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership**, I bring deep knowledge of how to motivate and support students with diverse abilities. My certifications in **Art, Special Education, Elementary Education, and History** allow me to adapt lessons across subjects and make learning both academic and creative.
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# **Who the Lessons Are For**
My lessons are designed for **elementary through high school students**, including those with **special learning needs** or who benefit from individualized instruction. Beginners in art will gain strong foundational skills in drawing and painting, while students needing reading support will strengthen fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in a patient, encouraging environment.
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Rate
- £26
Pack prices
- 5h: £130
- 10h: £260
online
- £26/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Shannon will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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