Education Rules offers tuition for Years 1 to 12

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Tuition for Years 1 to 12 in the areas of:

Mathematics

English

Spelling

Reading

Assignment assistance

Development of Study Skills (through courses and tutoring sessions)

Diagnostics for Irlen^TM Syndrome/Scotopic Sensitivity

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Opening Hours ....
During Queensland school terms our office is open for tuition from 3.30pm to 6.20pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Appointments for academic appraisals and Irlen Screenings and Diagnostics are available at other times by arrangement.

We regularly check our answering service and email, so please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions ....
Who accesses your services and why?
Our students range from Years 1 to 12 and they access tutoring for a wide variety of reasons. Some of our students are already high achievers, who just want a little extra help to ensure they maintain or improve their school results. Other students may have recently moved cities, may have missed a great deal of school due to illness, or for other reasons, may have simply fallen behind their classmates. These students attend to receive the extra assistance they need to catch up. In other situations, parents recognise that their work commitments prevent them from spending time at home focusing on their children's education. Education Rules!!! alleviates this stress, allowing parents to spend their time having fun with their children.

Do you operate during school holidays?
No - we believe that, in an action-packed life, students need 'time out' as much as anyone. Our tuition services operate during Queensland state school terms only.

What happens if my child misses a session?
For students to achieve their best possible results, it's preferable that they don't miss a session. If students have to miss a session for any reason, payment is still due, however we offer the option of a catch-up session so that they do not miss out on receiving the tuition.

Do you group students according to their year level?
No - each student is an individual with individual needs. The aim of tuition is to focus on individual improvement and not to make comparisons with other students of a similar age. For this reason we do not specifically group students according to their grade. Even if a number of students from the same grade are in the centre at the same time, each student will still work on an individually designed programme.

What is the ratio of students to tutors?
The maximum ratio of tutors to students is one tutor for three students. In our years of experience, we have found that this ratio works extremely well as it allows the students to gain the individual attention they need, but also allows them the time to process the information independently without a tutor prompting them.

How do you identify the areas in which my student needs help?
Prior to beginning any tuition programme, the students will receive a complimentary academic appraisal which tests reading age, spelling age and maths level. The results of this appraisal, combined with feedback from parents and teachers, provide the basis for developing the individual tuition programme. Naturally, if after commencing tutoring, additional areas of need are identified, these are also incorporated in the tuition programme.

How long will it take?
When a student begins a new programme it's always difficult to tell how long he or she will take to achieve their goals. Each person is an individual, and progresses at his or her own individual rate. Attitude and confidence play a large part in the success of a programme. Students can achieve success more rapidly by working well during the sessions. Similarly, parents can assist their students by remaining positive and encouraging.

Your investment in your child's future ....
The quality tutoring offered by Education Rules!!! represents an investment of time and personal effort as well as tuition fees, which are as follows:

80 minute tutoring session
40 minute tutoring session (available for primary school students only)
A 5% discount will apply when the entire term's tuition is paid in advance.

$40.00
$25.00

Irlen Screening
Irlen Diagnostic Appointment
Irlen Recheck Appointment

$170.50
$198.00
$198.00

Your Coaches ....
We have a dedicated team of experienced, Queensland registered teachers who have been trained in our tutoring system. Their expertise covers a wide range of subjects from Early Primary School to Senior Maths and English.

Our teachers are especially chosen for their proficiency and the rapport that they develop with students which ensures that students leave the tutoring session feeling happy with their achievements.

The Sharon Coyne story ....
Sharon grew up in Maryborough and left to further her studies in 1987. Three years later, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, followed by a period of employment while she studied to become an Associate of Trinity College, London (Speech & Drama teaching) in 1992.

The following year, she returned to full-time university study, where she gained a Graduate Diploma in (Secondary) Education and was awarded a Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Achievement. Sharon's desire to extend her specialist knowledge led to the completion of a Master of Education (Special Education) in 2004 and a Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) in 2006.

During her teaching career, Sharon has worked in the primary, secondary and post-secondary sectors of education. Currently Sharon works full time as a teacher at a local high school.

In 2005 Sharon's contribution to education was recognised when she was one of only ten teachers statewide to receive a Continued Learning Scholarship (Teacher Excellence Awards).

Sharon first became involved with academic tutoring in Rockhampton in 1994 when she worked for a local tutoring centre. She strongly believes in meeting the individual needs of the students.

"If students believe that they can achieve and have the desire to do so, then it is amazing to watch the growth that can occur."

Sharon has had her own tutoring business in Maryborough since 1997. Her husband, John Stickley, joined Sharon in the business during 1999. In 2001 that business underwent major changes to become Education Rules!!!

Dedicated to keeping up with the latest education trends, Sharon has an ongoing commitment to professional development and continues to study in an effort to deliver a higher standard of service excellence. This passion for assisting students resulted in Sharon becoming an Irlen^TM Diagnostician in 2004. Through this work, Sharon is able to assist students who have Irlen^TM Syndrome/Scotopic Sensitivity, and in doing so, enhance their learning opportunities and overall quality of life.