Hi! I'm Emma, and I help kids learn... and let their light shine.

Show me how...
I am a qualified and registered teacher, trained in evidence-based, multisensory processes, to help yours child meet their school literacy and numeracy targets whilst nurturing the most important part:

their confidence!

Do you answer YES to any of these?

Does your child:
  • Struggle with reading or maths?
  • Work hard, but is still not meeting school learning targets?
  • Lack confidence with their reading?
  • Have school-related anxiety?
  • Need support with home schooling?
  • Have a learning difference such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ASD, ADHD, and/or giftedness? (or you suspect they might?)

Don’t worry, I understand. You are not alone, and YOU are who I help.

Let's Work Together

Nice to meet you! Let’s get Learning- together

Hello! My name is Emma Thistlethwayte. As a dedicated teacher with a Bachelor of Education from The University of Sydney, my journey in the world of Specialist Intervention is driven by a personal passion for inclusivity (read my story here), and a profound belief in the transformative power of evidence-based practice and an individualised approach. Every individual student is unique, and my primary goal is to empower my students to reach their full potential. I am always striving to understand the distinct needs of each person I work with, and stay up to date with the latest research and teaching methods in order to provide quality teaching practice to my students.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Education (HONS): USYD (2007) Orton Gillingham: Dyslexia Orton-Gillingham Institute Australia (2018) Promoting Literacy Development: PLD (2023) Math-U-See Multisensory Maths (Foundations, Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Percentages): Maths Australia (2023) ... SEE ALL
Values
I have a passion for education and a commitment to equity and inclusion. I am motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on my student's lives, encouraging them to be enthusiastic, lifelong learners.
My evidence-based approach includes personalised literacy and numeracy support, multisensory learning tools, and strategies to enhance focus and comprehension. I offer a comprehensive online reading intervention course specifically designed to support children with reading challenges, helping them improve literacy skills at their own pace.
Learn more: Reading Intervention Online

Typically, this is how I help people:

Success Stories

  • "Emma has been a fantastic support to both of my children and I have no doubt the difference Emma has made for them will be lifelong. Her genuine, caring and intuitive approach to teaching has helped my children grow in both academic confidence and self-belief. "
    Amanda, ClarityWorks parent
    "The Parent Consultation with Emma brought so much clarity to our learning journey. I now have a "to-do" list to better help my autistic son navigate school! I feel so supported and empowered to advocate for him. Thanks Emma!"
    Alison, ClarityWorks parent
    "I can’t speak highly enough of Emma. She understands that everyone learns in different ways and finding the best possible angle to connect and help educate. We’ve see a huge difference in our daughter’s grades this year, and we owe a lot of that to her one on one time with Emma, building her confidence and understanding methods to help her tackle her maths inside and outside the classroom."
    Sarah,
    ClarityWorks Parent
  • "Emma has completely changed our daughter's life for the better by being her biggest advocate. She has so much expertise, patience (with both us and our child), and a kind and caring nature. Our daughter has come leaps and bounds with her schoolwork since being engaged with Emma. We are so grateful we found her."
    Emma, ClarityWorks parent
    "I wholeheartedly recommend Emma to anyone seeking a dedicated and highly skilled tutor with a deep understanding of dyslexia and its challenges. We are forever grateful for the positive impact you've had on our son since his dyslexia diagnosis. You are truly a gem in the world of education."
    Tomara, ClarityWorks Parent
    "Emma is a highly experienced tutor who is passionate and caring with her students. She is highly organised, professional and approachable. She always goes above and beyond to assist our son when he needs additional help, and support us as parents in navigating school learning environments. I would highly recommend Emma to any prospective students/parents."
    Vanessa, ClarityWorks Parent
  • "Emma has always shown such professionalism and kindness towards my daughter and our family. We have seen incredible improvements since my daughter began working with Emma and she really enjoys her tutoring sessions. Emma equips my daughter with the tools and skills she needs to stay confident and thrive in her school work. Thanks ClarityWorks! "
    Dom, ClarityWorks Parent
    "Emma has helped two of our boys over the past few years and we are very happy to have found her! Emma is very considered and thoughtful in her approach to teaching and developing her students. Emma takes time to get to know her students as individuals and tailors every session to get the best out of them and their time together. We highly recommend ClarityWorks!"
    Ryan, ClarityWorks Parent
    "Emma has been excellent with my child. Her gentle but motivating approach has really helped my child to progress."
    Kath, ClarityWorks Parent
When I had trouble finding appropriate resources to target the diverse needs of my students - I solved the problem by creating my own! Check out my wide range of resources to help your child with both literacy and numeracy.
Digital Resources
Let's Work Together!
A consultation will determine the specific needs and goals of your child. Contact Emma today to see how she can help your child reach their best potential!
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