Kim Dunbar

Kim Dunbar is an experienced teacher who has taught in a variety of educational settings both in Australia and England. When her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2016, Kim discovered a passion for helping students with learning difficulties.  She now specialises in providing intervention for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD.

Kim is committed to using evidence-based methods and specialises in Structured Literacy intervention. She has qualifications in Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) and the Hochman Method for writing.  Kim is an Associate Member of the Australian Dyslexia Association and a SPELD NSW Professional member.

Kim enjoys creating fun and engaging lessons, suited to either an online or face to face format.  She tailors her approach to suit the age and ability of each student and provides a positive environment where they can relax, learn and grow.

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)  | University of Western Sydney [2000]

• Teaching vocabulary to improve reading comprehension, Macquarie University Reading Clinic [2022]
• Maths U See Foundations, Maths Australia [2021]
• Maths Series Judy Hornigold: Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Worded Problems, SPELD NSW [2021]
• Advanced Morphology, WVC.ed [2021]
• Morphology, WVC.ed [2020]
• Syntax Intensive, WVC.ed [2020]
• The Hochman Method: Advanced thinking through writing [2020]
• Associate MSL | Issued by IMSLE [2016]

• Associate Member Australian Dyslexia Association (AMADA)
• Specific Educational Learning Difficulties (SPELD) NSW Professional Member
• Australian Tutoring Association (ATA) Member

Structured Literacy Educator  |  Owner - The Learning Pond, Sydney, Australia [2016 - Present]

• Collaboration with families, classroom teachers, psychologists, and other specialists.
• Applies multisensory learning techniques to teach students with specific learning difficulties and those behind grade level in literacy.
• Explicit, systematic, and cumulative approach to teaching literacy.
• Detailed lesson planning and ongoing diagnostics.

Grade 1 Teacher & ESL Teacher  |  Blacktown South Primary School, Sydney, Australia [2004 - 2007]

• Prepare, plan, and evaluate classroom activities.
• Differentiate lessons based on student needs.
• Positive reinforcement strategies for behaviour modification.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• ESL intervention for new arrivals.

Grade 4 Teacher  |  Bishop Winnington Ingram Primary, Middlesex, UK [2001 - 2004]

• Completed overseas teacher training.
• Implemented the UK curriculum.

Assistant Program Director  |  The Sydney Academy of Sport, Sydney, Australia [2000 - 2001]

• Taught outdoor education activities (abseiling, high ropes course, sailing, kayaking).
• Facilitate primary and high school team building activities.