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Meet Andrea

23+ Years of Classroom Experience in Learning Assessment

My Journey in Education

For over two decades, I've been in classrooms watching children learn, struggle, succeed, and grow. I've worked with kids across the full spectrum - gifted learners racing ahead, children with profound learning challenges, and everyone in between.

What I've learned is this: most parents are doing everything right, but they're flying blind. They get generic school reports that don't tell them where the real gaps are or what to do about them.

I created Student Learning Snapshot because parents deserve more than that. They deserve clarity. They deserve to know exactly what their child can do, where they're struggling, and what comes next.

Every assessment I do, I bring 23 years of experience. I've seen what works. I know what to look for. And I know how to translate that into language parents can understand and act on.

23+

Years of Classroom Teaching


1000+

Children Assessed & Supported


2

Decades of Learning How Kids Learn

Background & Qualifications

Teaching Experience

  • 23+ years in Australian schools
  • Classroom experience: Years 3-6
  • Specialty: Literacy & Numeracy Assessment
  • Curriculum design and development
  • Experience with diverse learners
  • Professional development in assessment

Specialties

  • Curriculum-aligned assessment design
  • Formative & summative testing methods
  • Learning gap identification
  • Gifted learner assessment
  • Support needs evaluation
  • NDIS educational assessment

Learner Focus

  • Years 3-6 (8-12 year olds)
  • Australian Curriculum frameworks
  • Reading, Writing, Numeracy
  • Working with anxious learners
  • Culturally responsive assessment
  • Growth-oriented feedback

Parent Partnership

  • Clear, jargon-free reporting
  • Actionable recommendations
  • Tutoring guidance & referrals
  • School communication support
  • Home learning strategies
  • Ongoing email support

My Philosophy

Assessment is About Understanding, Not Labeling

I don't believe in tests that reduce a child to a number. Assessment should reveal how a child thinks, learns, and processes information. It should show what they can do and what they need help with - nothing more, nothing less.

Parents Are the Real Teachers

My job isn't to teach your child. It's to give you the clarity to be a better teacher at home. Most children don't need a tutor - they need a parent who understands exactly what they're struggling with and why. That's what my reports do.

Early Intervention Prevents Big Problems

The difference between a child catching up in Year 4 versus struggling for years comes down to early identification. I look for the gaps before they become gaps, and I give parents the tools to close them fast.

Every Child Can Learn

I've worked with kids labeled as "struggling," "gifted," "difficult," and everything in between. Every single one has strengths. Every one can improve. My assessments find the strengths first, then build from there.

Why Parents Trust Me

Experience Speaks

I'm not new to this. I've been doing this work in classrooms for 23+ years. That experience is in every assessment I do.

Clear Communication

No education jargon. No confusing reports. I explain what I found in plain language with clear recommendations you can use today.

Genuine Care

Every assessment I do, I treat your child like my own. I'm invested in their success because I genuinely care about helping them learn.

Actionable Insights

You're not paying for a score. You're paying for a clear action plan. Specific strategies, next steps, and guidance on what comes next.

Ongoing Support

My job doesn't end with the report. You get a follow-up call, and my email door is always open if you have questions.

Holistic View

I assess the whole child - not just test performance. I look at effort, engagement, persistence, and problem-solving approach too.

What Parents & Educators Say

"Andrea's assessment was so different from anything we'd done before. She really understood our daughter and the report gave us exactly what we needed to help her. Worth every dollar."

- Karen M., Parent

"As a teacher, I was impressed by Andrea's assessment methodology and the depth of her report. Her recommendations were spot-on and helped us differentiate instruction in the classroom."

- Lisa T., Primary School Teacher

"We used Andrea's NDIS assessment to update our plan and it made all the difference. She gave us the evidence we needed and her communication with our coordinator was professional and thorough."

- David & Helen S., NDIS Families

"I started tutoring based on Andrea's recommendations and the focus was perfect. My student made more progress in 3 months than in the previous year. Her insight into how he learns was invaluable."

- Mike P., Private Tutor

Beyond Student Learning Snapshot

When I'm not assessing, I'm...

🎓 Staying Current

Continuously learning about new assessment methods, curriculum changes, and evidence-based teaching practices. Education never stops evolving.

🤝 Mentoring Teachers

Working with education students and early-career teachers. The next generation of educators comes from knowledge transfer.

📚 Reading & Researching

Diving into the latest research on how children learn, learning disabilities, and assessment best practices.

❤️ Advocating for Kids

Partnering with families, schools, and disability services to ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

Ready to Work With Andrea?

Let's get clear on where your child is at and where they're headed next.

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