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Sheffield Dyslexia Centre

Karen Anderson: Specialist Teacher and Assessor

·is a highly qualified specialist teacher experienced in supporting and assessing children and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties

·holds a Post-graduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) (Level 7) validated by the University of York

·holds appropriate qualifications including a Current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) to undertake diagnostic and exam access arrangement assessments

·worked for Dyslexia Action for 8 years, was Senior Specialist Teacher for Sheffield Centre and Maths Lead for the organisation

·developed the STEPS & BITS teaching programmes, and delivered training, to enable specialist teachers to support individuals with maths difficulties

·trained initially as a Teacher of the Deaf at the University of Manchester and subsequently undertook further postgraduate qualifications in special educational needs and teaching in a multilingual society