Meet Nikki
Registered teacher and specialist Davis℠ Program Facilitator
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Contact me for a free chat about your or your child's learning needs
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Nikki Palamountain
Nikki Palamountain
Founder and Specialist Facilitator at Dyslexia Unpuzzled, Hawke's Bay
With 30 years of classroom teaching experience under my belt, I founded Dyslexia Unpuzzled to offer the specialised support and guidance that I saw was missing for many learners struggling with reading, writing, and math and ADHD.
Throughout my teaching career, I’ve witnessed countless students with neurodiverse learning needs or poor mental health being left behind by a system not fully equipped to support them.
It became clear to me that in order to help these children truly succeed, I needed a program specifically designed to meet their unique needs.
At Dyslexia Unpuzzled, my mission is simple: to help every individual overcome their challenges and succeed in a way that works best for them.
Who do I work with?
School Age children
Young teens
Adults
Parents and grandparents
Teachers
Schools
Why is there a gap in support?
Mainstream education isn’t set up to fully support students with neurodiverse challenges, such as dyslexia and ADHD - or support mental health challenges:
Teachers often lack specific training to address these challenges, even though around 15-20% of learners are neurodiverse not to mention those who struggle to learn because of their compromised mental health.
My own teacher training equipped me to reach about 80% of students in a classroom, but the remaining 20%—those who think and learn differently—are often underserved.
Unfortunately, many students are labeled as “underachieving,” when in reality, they just need the right approach and tools to succeed.
What is Dyslexia Unpuzzled?
Established to fill this critical gap, Dyslexia Unpuzzled is a 1:1 specialised tuition program that works to equip learners with the skills and strategies they need to overcome their barriers to learning. Our focus is on:
Offering the Davis℠ method programs for literacy, math and ADHD that are tailored to individual learning needs.
Providing tools and strategies that align with how each person's brain works, ensuring that they can feel confident in their ability to learn
Supporting families, teachers, and schools to create a nurturing environment where students with learning challenges can thrive
At Dyslexia Unpuzzled, we believe that with the right help and support, every person can find their path to success.
