Welcome to the Study Nook:
Where Every Mind Matters
Study Nook is a locally-owned specialist education support service with a clear mission: to celebrate and support neuro-sparkly learners who often struggle to find their place in traditional educational settings.
Born from personal experience with dyslexia, we understand firsthand the challenges that come with learning differently. This insight has shaped our passion for working with children who have been labelled as "tricky" or "challenging" – those amazing young minds who have often moved from tutor to tutor because "nobody gets them."
Our Difference
At Study Nook, we're the education support service that welcomes and celebrates neurodivergent learners. We don't see these students as problems to be fixed – we recognise them as extraordinary minds that simply learn in unique ways.
Our approach goes beyond traditional methods. Whilst we provide expert support in reading, writing, spelling and maths, we also collaborate with a network of complementary specialists to offer comprehensive wrap-around support for children with diagnosed or suspected additional learning needs.
Who We Support
We proudly serve:
We proudly serve:
- School students who need additional learning support
- Homeschool students requiring specialised education
- Children with diagnosed learning differences
- Young people with suspected additional learning needs
- Students who haven't found success with traditional approaches
Our Commitment
At Study Nook, our qualified educators employ evidence-based practices tailored to each student's unique learning needs. We focus on building confidence, fostering understanding, and supporting learning success in environments where students feel truly seen and valued.
Join us at Study Nook, where we don't just teach subjects – we see, understand and celebrate extraordinary minds. Let us help your child discover their potential and develop a genuine love for learning through personalised education and compassionate support.
If you're a parent seeking additional support for a child with unique learning needs – no matter how sparkly – we'd love to welcome you to the Study Nook community.
Meet Dani
Owner and Structured Literacy Specialist - Grad Dip Tchg, MiniCOGE, LMIT Certified
Dani is a dedicated and qualified Primary School Teacher with a wealth of experience in various educational systems, having taught in Auckland, Australia, and locally. Her expertise spans the New Zealand Curriculum, the NSW Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, and the Cambridge Curriculum. Dani's commitment to academic excellence led her to complete the University of NSW Mini-COGE, focusing on supporting high-potential and gifted students. She further honed her skills through training with the Dyslexia Foundation.
In her recent role as the Head of Primary at a local school, Dani implemented the iDeaL Approach through Learning Matters, witnessing significant improvements in reading, spelling, and increased confidence in struggling learners. Inspired by this and her step-daughter's struggles with literacy in high school, Dani decided to further her Structured Literacy training by completing the Learning Matters Intervention Training certification recognised by the International Dyslexia Association.
Meet Estelle
Primary Structured Literacy and Maths Specialist - Bachelor of Teaching Major in Professional Education
Estelle brings educational expertise and personal insight to her role at The Study Nook. She holds a Bachelor of Teaching with a Major in Professional Education, specialising in Primary Education from the University of Waikato.
Estelle has extended her qualifications through Autism Support specialist training, which has broadened her understanding of autism and ADHD whilst equipping her with practical strategies to support families and neurodiverse children. Additionally, she has experience working with the iDeaL Approach to Structured Literacy, further developing her intervention capabilities.
As a mother of two, Estelle brings valuable first-hand experience of working collaboratively with schools to support children's diverse learning needs. Her personal journey has spanned supporting both extension learning requirements and intervention support, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape from a parent's perspective.
Estelle finds great satisfaction in being part of her students' learning journeys and witnessing their confidence grow. She recognises that school experiences significantly impact a child's development and is committed to ensuring her students carry both academic success and self-belief throughout their educational journey and beyond.
Meet Erin H
English Specialist - Certificate in Teacher Training, Certificate in Religious Studies
After graduating from Auckland's Avondale College with a scholarship, Erin embarked on a journey of extensive study and travel. She discovered her passion for education early on and began her teaching career with seven years at an International School under the Cambridge Board, where she also served as a Child Protection Officer and Student Counsellor. Erin furthered her studies in Europe, focusing on Teacher Training, Ethics, Leadership, World Religions, Sanskrit Epics, and Philosophy at the University of Wales, Lampeter, and in Belgium. She then spent six years lecturing and managing campus societies in Europe and South Africa.
Returning to school teaching in 2015, Erin headed a high school English department for eight years. In 2023, she returned to New Zealand and is now teaching English and Humanities students for CIE, Pearson Edexcel, and NCEA boards.
Erin is known for her warmth, humour, and understanding. She brings lessons to life with a vast array of original teaching materials and provides detailed feedback to effectively target individual challenges. Her dedication has enabled hundreds of students to achieve outstanding exam results, with her former students going on to become entrepreneurs, teachers, editors, lawyers, actors, authors, doctors, pilots, and engineers.
- Gaurangi Meshram (Graduate of 2021, now studying Law): "I want to thank her for all of her support, guidance, and encouragement. I received an A* with a 91 percentile for IGCSE English!"
- Sahasra Naidoo (AS Graduate of 2023, now studying IT in UFL, USA): "I'd never taken interest in English before, but she made classes fun and personal. Her way of encouraging was so subtle yet very effective because, at the end of the day, I got an A*."
Meet Marie
Primary Structured Literacy and Maths Specialist
Marie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our educational community.
As an experienced teacher, Marie's passion lies in Structured Literacy. Trained under the guidance of Liz Kane, Marie champions evidence-based practices that empower students with foundational literacy skills.
Marie's diverse teaching background spans from Year 0 to Year 8, with a focus on supporting individuals and small groups of at-risk readers. Her dedication to student success is unwavering, evidenced by her commitment to ongoing professional development and her overseas scholarship experience in teaching English as a foreign language.