Philosophy and Mission

Learning to Learn believes that ALL students are able to learn. Each student is unique and learns differently. No two brains are alike, and today Neuroscience has proven this fact through exciting brain studies. It is important for students to learn how they learn best so that they can reach their potential and become independent, successful individuals in the school environment and beyond.

Learning to Learn believes, based on current research, that multi-sensory, interactive learning engages our students best and is the key to successful acquisition of essential skills.

We believe in mentoring students, enabling them to understand not only how they learn but also their own set of strengths and weaknesses.

Janelle Alexander

B. S. Special Education

George Peabody College of Education

Vanderbilt University

 

Janelle has been advocating for, and working with students of all ages, who are diverse learners for over 25 years. She has been working with bi-lingual/multilingual students attending international schools in Europe since 2004 and is a specialist in the Wilson Language program.

 

Janelle developed a passion for working with dyslexic students when

undertaking intensive training in the Orton-Gillingham method of teaching at a private school in the US early in her career. After raising a family in the U.S. and England, she resumed training in both Linda-mood Bell and the Wilson Language program. Janelle is a life long learner and continues to undertake professional development on a regular basis, enabling her to stay abreast of the latest developments and research in the field of dyslexia.

Janelle brings more than 25 years of experience to her teaching. During the Covid crisis, Janelle continued providing support remotely to students in their school and/or home settings. Today her teaching continues mostly remotely, allowing her support to reach a greater number of students who may not have access to intensive, specialist dyslexia services in their local international schools or countries.

Janelle believes that private dyslexia tutoring yields the best results when the school, parents, other professionals and tutor work as a team to provide a consistent approach for the students. Collaboration is key!