Penne Skewes

Director

Reception - Year 9

Multisensory Literacy and Numeracy specialist

B.S.Sc; Grad Cert Spec. Ed; MSL (AMADA)

Member of ADA (Australian Dyslexia Assoc)

My passion is learning and encouraging others to learn. PMB Services has been in operation since 2016 and prior to this I was a Lecturer with TAFE SA, delivering literacy and numeracy units to adults with low level literacy and numeracy. My qualifications include Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) training through IMSLE, Yoshimoto Morphology Training, Maths-U-See Foundation, Fractions, Decimals and Percent Training through Maths Australia, Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education), Undergraduate degree in Social Science, including the psychology of learning, Diploma in Teaching and Assessing and Certificate IV in Literacy and Numeracy.

Through experience, I have learned that everyone is different and learning needs to be tailored to a person’s level and interest. This is possible through one-on-one specialist lessons and therefore is why tutoring can yield great results. Some people take longer to master certain concepts and so need the extra support, encouragement and guidance for them to flourish. I work on building confidence and the desire to learn first so that motivation is high, and knowledge will be retained. Building and developing foundations to mastery is key. “Practice Makes Better” is my motto, showing that perseverance and hard work always pays off. I enjoy watching children increase their knowledge through appropriate instruction and support to find their own success.

Engage, Encourage, Empower

What People Say

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I am extremely happy with Penne, the tutor my daughter has been working with since her dyslexia diagnosis. Penne has been patient, understanding, and skilled in using strategies that truly support her learning needs. My daughter has grown in both confidence and ability, and it has been wonderful to see her enjoy learning again. The tailored approach, encouragement, and consistency have made such a positive difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the progress she has made with this support.

Tarnya Ackland

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Our daughter has been receiving tutor lessons since she was diagnosed with dyslexia in early 2021. Penne came recommended through our daughter’s school as a possible option of incorporating private tutor lessons in her learning plan. Our daughter loves Penne and the other tutors she has had over the course of time. Our daughter has flourished in her learning and a big part of that has been to do with the confidence she has built through tutoring and the care and support shown by her tutors. We will be forever grateful for the support, kindness and guidance Penne and her team have provided our daughter.

Kylie Williams

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Have loved working with Penne at PMB tutoring!! Thank you!!!

Katie Pawley

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PMB Services has changed the view of learning for my son. His attitude to learning with PMB Services has given me the confidence he can achieve anything he puts his mind to. I would recommend any child in need of support to engaged with PMB Services

Leanne Clinch

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We have been using PMB services in the tutoring space for many years. We are extremely happy with the ongoing support, learning, knowledge, and skills gained. I would highly recommend the team for tutoring with all year levels, including to year 12.

Gemma Hards

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My has attended PMB. And now my daughter is. Penne is fantastic at working with family that have ASD. Her team are also amazing.

Sandy Barrie