About Lisa
Lisa Drum is a Melbourne-based qualified teacher and literacy specialist. She provides evidence-based intervention in reading, spelling and writing for primary school students with learning difficulties, including Specific Learning Disorders (i.e., dyslexia and dysgraphia) and ADHD. Sessions are one-to-one and delivered by Lisa from her dedicated home office in Caulfield South.
All Lisa's lessons are multisensory and carefully tailored to each learner, helping to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and support long-term academic success. Her instruction incorporates structured, synthetic phonics, is grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach and aligned with Victorian Curriculum expectations.
Lisa holds qualifications in Primary Teaching, Special Education, Orton-Gillingham and Multisensory Structured Language (MSL). With more than thirty years’ experience across specialist and mainstream educational settings, Lisa brings expertise and a genuine, abiding passion for helping children discover the joy of language and the power of reading and writing.
Outside her professional work, Lisa enjoys travel and exploring the natural world, as well as cooking and reading in her spare time. She aspires to be a competent gardener. She is married and has three adult children.
Lisa Drum is a Melbourne-based literacy specialist and qualified teacher, offering evidence-based intervention for primary school students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia and ADHD. Sessions are delivered from a dedicated home office in Caulfield South.
Her individualised literacy instruction is grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach and aligned with Victorian Curriculum outcomes, incorporating structured synthetic phonics. Lessons are multisensory, systematic, sequential and evidence-based, providing structured support tailored to each student’s unique learning needs.
All sessions are delivered by Lisa herself, who holds qualifications in Primary Teaching, Special Education, Orton-Gillingham, and MSL (Multisensory Structured Language) training. Her literacy interventions are designed to strengthen foundational skills, boost confidence, and support long-term academic success.
Details
Service Offering
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Weekly one‑to‑one literacy intervention sessions (60 minutes each)
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8 – 10 sessions per school term, number determined by Lisa, and aligned with the Victorian school calendar
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Complimentary initial screening session to assess student needs and set instructional goals
Pricing
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$140 per session, payable by the parent/guardian
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Payment for 8 – 10 sessions is due in full at the beginning of each term (cash or bank transfer)
Communication
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Parents receive verbal feedback at the end of each session, with brief guidance for home practice
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Written progress reports are provided at the end of each term, outlining teaching content and suggested next steps
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Communication is available via text, phone, or email
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All information regarding student progress is kept confidential and shared only with parents/guardians unless written consent is provided
Register your interest to work with Lisa by completing the form below. Capacity is limited so each application will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Contact
Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Thursday
8am – 5pm
Get in touch by submitting an application above or by emailing
0400 434 464