Kate McKenzie

Type of HA professional: Dyslexia Assessment by Specialist Assessor for Secondary School and Further Education, Dyslexia Assessment by Specialist Assessor for 18+ FE/University Student, Dyslexia Assessment by Specialist Assessor for Adult

Location: Berkshire

Skills

Dyslexia assessment in a very complex profile: diagnosed/undiagnosed ASD, ADHD, mental health difficulties Recommendations of reasonable adjustments and exam access arrangements Post 16 only: Identification of DCD in an educational context (i.e. no medical) Post 16 only: Identification of ADHD in an educational context (i.e. not medical) Knowledge of Assistive Technology Dyslexia assessment Dyslexia assessment in a more complex profile: diagnosed/undiagnosed SLCN, DCD

Qualifications

  • 2022 Dyslexia Guild Assessment Practicing Certificate
  • 2019 PATOSS Assessment Practicing Certificate
  • 2019 OCR L7 Diploma in Teaching & Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD
  • 2018 OCR L5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD
  • 2018 Thrive Practitioner
  • 2001 Psychology BSc 2:1, University of London (Royal Holloway College)

CV

  • Jun 2023 – present - ToHealth Ltd (part of the PAM group) - Business Psychologist
  • Jan 2022 – Jun 2023 - LEXXIC Ltd - SpLD Assessor
  • Jul 2019 – present - Self-employed work - SpLD Assessor / BDA Approved Assesor
  • Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 - Holme Grange School, Berkshire - SEN Learning Support Tutor & assessor
  • Jul 2019 – Mar 2020 - Reading University - Specialist Study Skills Tutor
  • Jul 2018 – Dec 2020 - Holyport College, Holyport, Berkshire - Numeracy Specialist Therapist
  • Sep 2017 – Jul 2018 - Cordwalles Junior School, Surrey - Thrive Practitioner / 1:1 LSA
  • Sep 2015 – Jul 2017 - Beech Lodge School, Berkshire - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Apr – Jul 2015 (secondment) RBWM, Maidenhead, Berkshire - Learning Mentor
  • Sep 2011 – Apr 2015 - Manor Green School, Berks - SEN Teacher (also HLTA & SSA)
  • Jan 2010 – Aug 2011 Various SEN teaching assistant/support worker roles
  • Nov 2007 – Dec 2009 Talent, Resourcing & Development Assistant, Shell UK Ltd
  • Nov 2006 – Nov 2007 Recruitment Coordinator, Aberdeen University
  • Jun 2005 – Nov 2006 Business Development Assistant, Servier Laboratories
  • Dec 2003 – Jan 2005 PA to Senior Vice President, LEGO

Interesting / fun facts

  • I LOVE camping and go as often as I can. In fact, I love any kind of adventure... I've been lucky enough to live in Spain, Scotland and Australia. I have a passion for travelling and plan to keep exploring as much of the world as possible! :-)

Locations covered (1)

Berkshire

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