Rise Up Education- Reading Intervention & Maths Tutoring
Overview
Rise Up Education- Reading Intervention & Maths Tutoring is run by Kathy Norton, a qualified primary and early childhood teacher based in Ballarat. The service is all about helping children build confidence and skills in reading, writing, and maths, especially if theyre finding the classroom pace tricky. Sessions are evidence-based, structured, and tailored to each child, with a strong focus on explicit teaching and multisensory learning.
Families can choose from one-on-one or small group sessions, either in their own home, at the Ballarat office on Lowe Street, or online. The team uses the Sounds Write phonics program for literacy, which is backed by speech pathologists and the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation. Maths tutoring is hands-on and practical, delivered by experienced teachers who know how to make learning stick.
What Rise Up Education- Reading Intervention & Maths Tutoring offers
Individual and small group literacy intervention
Maths tutoring for primary and secondary students
In-home, office-based, or online tutoring sessions
Customised learning plans for each child
Follow-up activities and resources for ongoing support
Location
6/8 Lowe St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
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Parents rave about the tailored, results-driven support at Rise Up Education, with many noting big gains in confidence, reading and comprehension, and overall academic progress. Reviewers highlight effective literacy and numeracy tutoring, including Sounds-Write tutoring, reading intervention and maths tutoring, plus engaging hands-on activities, games and modelling that keep kids eager to attend. Families also appreciate the safe, professional environment, take-home activities, flexibility and thoughtful support for anxiety and special needs, as well as preparation for primary school.
Several reviewers mentioned Kathy for her expertise, kindness and dedication, crediting her approach with turning things around where traditional workbooks fell short. Many report measurable improvements, from moving up reading levels to catching up with classmates and being challenged to excel. Highly recommended by parents seeking practical strategies and real progress.