Meet Your Teacher

Amanda Parsons – Educational Specialist

With a BA Dip Ed and a Masters in Special Education, I have over twenty-five years teaching experience. My teaching career began at MUSEC (Macquarie University Special Education Centre) and I have taught in both Australian and British schools. I am an accredited SPELD (Specific Learning Difficulties Association) NSW Tutor, a teaching member of LDA (Learning Difficulties Australia) and a Sounds-Write Practitioner. I was the recipient of the Macquarie University Diana Terry Award for Excellence in Special Education.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
  • Diploma in Education
  • Master of Arts (Special Education)

“Amanda tutored my son with learning difficulties for approximately 2 years. Being an anxious learner, Amanda’s calm, patient style, coupled with her intuitive teaching methods, resulted in him achieving outstanding gains and significantly increased confidence. I cannot recommend Amanda more highly. Simply amazing.”

Katherine Pratt

When I think of you I think you are the most kind teacher I have ever met. Awesome .. Marvellous .. Always kind .. Nice .. Delightful .. Adoring

James, age 9

We cannot thank Amanda enough for her passion in education and assisting those children who don’t quite fit the traditional learning mould. Helping children to reach their potential is a testament to her knowledge and passion as an educator. The children of the Southern Highlands could not be in better hands.

Eva Blake