Our Story
Read Write Consulting is led by Christina Maurer-Smolder, an experienced teacher, author, and researcher with a deep passion for literacy education. As a mother of three grown sons—two of whom have dyslexia—Christina witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by students with learning differences. Frustrated by the lack of understanding and support available, she dedicated herself to researching literacy difficulties, not only to help her own children but also to improve outcomes for countless other students.
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Through Read Write Consulting, Christina combines evidence-informed theory with practical strategies to empower secondary educators, parents, and students. Her mission is to ensure that every learner has the tools and support they need to reach their full potential.
Christina Maurer-Smolder
Qualifications
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Bachelor of English Language and Literature
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Secondary Teaching Certificate (NJ, USA)
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Master of Applied Linguistics
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Cambridge Certificate of Teaching English Language to Adults (CELTA)
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Christina is a Registered Teacher in Queensland (no. 796366)
Publications
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Maurer-Smolder, C. (2012). Be understood: A pronunciation resource for every classroom. Cambridge University Press. https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Be_understood_A_pronunciation_resource_f.html?id=gsKvpwAACAAJ&redir_esc=y
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Maurer-Smolder, C. (n.d.-a). Inclusive education: Dyslexia in the adult and adolescent classroom. CQUniversity Be Different. https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3624
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Maurer-Smolder, C. (n.d.-b). Inclusive education: Introduction to working with students with disabilities in the classroom. CQUniversity Be Different. https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3625
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Maurer-Smolder, C. (n.d.-c). Supporting adult and adolescent students with dyslexia [Online course]. FutureLearn. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/supporting-adult-and-adolescent-students-with-dyslexia
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Maurer-Smolder, C. (n.d.-d). Universal design in tertiary education settings. CQUniversity Be Different. https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=6364
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Maurer-Smolder, C., Hunt, S., & Parker, S. B. (2021). An exploratory study of students with dyslexia in a mixed online and on-campus environment at an Australian regional university. Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 26(2), 127-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/19404158.2021.1991406
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Maurer-Smolder, C., Mainey, L., Walker, D., Ham, M., Hunt, S., Ohlin, S., & Earl, F. (2024). The CQUniversity guide to equity-centred, trauma-informed practice for post-secondary education. https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:5fdc8968-00aa-3d30-8a92-59be995999ea