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Divya
- Rate $21
- Response 1h

$21/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
- Writing
English Reading & Writing Tutor | IB and Cambridge Teacher | Reading Fluency, Phonics and Comprehension skill development for Primary Learners | Building Confident Readers and Writers | Grades 1-8
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
- Writing
Lesson location
About Divya
Hi! I am an English and literacy educator with over 5+ years of experience working with children in diverse international schools. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Madras, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) from The British University in Dubai and, I am a certified Jolly Phonics teacher and trainer. I am also trained and hold certifications in various literacy teaching approaches and Storytelling strategies.
I specialize in helping primary children improve reading fluency, phonics, comprehension and confidence using structured, evidence-based literacy instruction. In many school settings that focus primarily on curriculum coverage, the deeper skills of reading, understanding, thinking critically, and enjoying literature are often overlooked. Through the right guidance and exposure, I aim to address these gaps and help children become confident, engaged readers and writers.
I have extensive experience working with children across different age groups using engaging, child-centered teaching practices. I also have a strong track record of improving reading and writing outcomes, as well as mentoring educators in literacy instruction.
I place strong emphasis on student reflection and feedback to encourage accountability and ownership of learning and value strong home–school partnerships in supporting student growth and progress.
About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
levels :
Primary
High School
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I have developed a specialized Reading and Writing Program that focuses on the foundations of literacy — phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression. Rather than simply helping children complete schoolwork, I aim to help them become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. This program is aligned to the international Cambridge and IB frameworks in English language.
Many children are able to “read” words but struggle to truly understand, express, analyze, or enjoy what they read. These gaps can affect learning across all subjects. My program is designed to identify these areas carefully and support each child through personalized, research-informed instruction. I also support struggling or hesitant readers become fluent and confident.
Before beginning lessons, I conduct a developmental reading assessment to understand the learner’s reading profile, including their strengths, developmental areas, and reading habits. Based on this, lessons are tailored to the learner’s needs and paced accordingly.
The sessions are interactive and meaningful, incorporating a variety of tools, digital learning platforms, engaging books, and writing development activities.
I work best with:
-Children who struggle with reading confidence.
-Learners who read mechanically without deeper understanding.
-Learners who need support with sentence formation and writing development.
-Learners who want to strengthen creative writing expression.
-Students who need stronger comprehension and analytical thinking skills for IGCSE and IBDP pathways.
-Parents looking for long-term literacy development rather than homework help alone.
Sessions are conducted online in a fun, supportive and learner-centered environment.
Trial class includes a free reading assessment and a parent consultation call to discuss your child’s current reading level, habits, goals and learning needs.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Divya is one of those educators who truly embodies a whole-child approach to learning. With a strong background in IB pedagogy, she brings inquiry, reflection, and learner agency meaningfully into her teaching practice.
With her innate understanding of language development, she is exceptionally skilled at identifying learning gaps and building strong reading and writing abilities through effective scaffolding and personalised support tailored to each learner’s needs. She nurtures creativity, encourages authentic expression, and fosters a genuine love for the English language among learners.
Divya is also particularly strong in inquiry-based learning. She has the ability to facilitate deep thinking around concepts, enabling students to develop critical thinking, curiosity, and analytical skills in engaging and meaningful ways.
Her warmth, insight, and commitment to student growth make her a valuable educator and collaborator. I would highly recommend Divya to any learning community looking for an educator who is thoughtful, student-centred, and deeply committed to meaningful learning experiences.
I have had the opportunity to work alongside Divya within an IB learning environment, where I have witnessed firsthand her ability to create meaningful, engaging, and learner-focused educational experiences.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $21
Pack prices
- 5h: $106
- 10h: $212
online
- $21/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Divya will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 45mins
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