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How to tutor a student with dyslexia
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How to tutor a student with dyslexia


09 Feb 2026

Online English tutor jobs require as much flexibility as teaching, and tutoring a student with dyslexia means adapting teaching methods to suit how they process information. This often involves using structured, multisensory approaches that combine visual, auditory, and practical learning. Clear explanations, repetition, and breaking tasks into smaller steps can make learning more manageable.

It’s also important to focus on confidence as much as skills. Many children with dyslexia struggle with self-belief, not ability. Lessons should move at a pace that suits the child and avoid unnecessary pressure. Support often works best when tutoring complements school strategies and any specialist support the child already receives.

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Author: Callie Moir

I’m Callie, the founder of Primary Tutor Project, an online tuition service that connects families around the world with expert UK primary school teachers. We specialise in English and maths tuition (including ESL), supporting children through every stage of primary education. I've been a tutor and an early years and primary school teacher in Colombia, Japan, and the UK, and I love sharing my experience through the Primary Tutor Project blog!

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