Dyslexia Tutor Tokyo

Based in Chiba, I have been tutoring dyslexic learners since 2012, primarily in the Chiba and Tokyo areas. Prior to my dyslexia tutoring I was teaching computer technology and English. Before I started tutoring I obtained dyslexia specialist certifications from The University of New York and Dyslexia Action.

Being dyslexic myself, I wanted to help other dyslexics who were suffering with reading and writing difficulties. During my time in school I had several wonderful tutors and teachers who supported me and it was thanks to their hard work and understanding that I am where I am today.

My main qualification is a Level 4 CPD Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy and was earned from Dyslexia Action whose courses have been in existence for 50 years and have a national respected profile in specialist teacher training and support.

Their courses meet several accreditation criteria reflecting the importance they place on the quality of their courses and high standards of teaching and learning which are intrinsic to the programmes.

A level 4 Diploma confers eligibility for Associate Membership of The Dyslexia Guild (ADG) recognised as the first grade of professional membership for a specialist teacher/practitioner and approved by The CPD Standards Office.

The Level 4 Diploma is approved by the British Dyslexia Association for Approved Teacher Status or Approved Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) and PATOSS for Associate membership.

“Timo is a very talented and thorough tutor who is helping our son with reading and writing. Timo’s teaching style keeps our son engaged for an hour and they have a great relationship. Our son now has on-level reading skills and is improving with writing.”

“My son has been taught by Timo since September 2023 and I see steady progress in his reading and writing. Timo's program is well-structured and adjusted individually to each student's needs. Timo is very patient and great with children. His lesson is fun and enjoyable. I look forward to seeing my son flourish under his guidance.”

“Timo Paul taught my daughter, from her last year of elementary school until she finished high school this year. She has dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD and has always found school to be a great struggle. When she started taking lessons with Timo, she could only read a handful of English words and couldn’t write at all. I really didn’t believe that she would ever be able to read full sentences and passages and take lessons that were conducted in English.

Over the years she spent with Timo, she made steady progress and gained in confidence. She finds learning to be impossible if she doesn’t feel comfortable with the teacher, and the reason she did so well under Timo’s tutelage is the bond of trust that he patiently fostered with her.

Generally, she feels more comfortable with female teachers, but Timo is definitely the teacher that she came to trust most throughout her school days. She would even consult with Timo about her future life plans and computer games.

It’s fair to say that English reading comprehension and writing will never be things that she enjoys but she managed to graduate from high school with good grades and attained a sufficient TOEIC score to enter college. I honestly don’t think that she would have achieved either without Timo’s support.”