Masters in Applied Linguistics
Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
Dip.TESL; CELTA – English as a Second Language teacher
Licensed Davis® Facilitator
Davis Autism Approach® Facilitator
Claire Ashmore - Unlocking Strengths Through the Gift of Dyslexia
I’m an educator and literacy advocate working in strength-based ways with children, adults, and their whānau/families.
I believe happiness comes from knowing we can grow our own strengths, and the Davis methods make that possible!
After 40+ years in education, I discovered my own dyslexia while training with the Davis tools. It was a huge relief to finally resolve my confusion and recognise my creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking as part of the gift of dyslexia.
The results I see with clients are truly transformational. I’m proud to offer Davis programmes for individuals and groups in schools, workplaces, tertiary settings, and beyond.
My career path:
Primary School teacher (NZ)
English as a Second Language Japan, Korea & NZ
Writing specialist (South Korea & New Zealand)
Team Leader (Literacy), National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults (NZ)
Embedded Literacy & Numeracy (tertiary sector)
Literacy & Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool & Learning Progressions PD
The Virtues Project™ Master Facilitator
Community Education Programme Coordinator
Life skills for Youth Offenders Waikato Region
System Mapping (generational patterns)
Davis® Facilitator
Davis Autism Approach® Facilitator
IWWA Whānau Learning, Ōpōtiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa, New Zealand
I offer the following programmes:
Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia
Davis® Mastery for Attention
Davis® Mastery for Maths
Davis® Foundations for Reading
Davis Autism Approach®
Davis Concepts for Life®
Davis Concepts for Life®-Early Years
Davis Concepts for Life®
Davis® Stepping Stones
Programmes are facilitated in a dedicated room with peaceful rural views. I also facilitate programmes for individuals in schools, tertiary institutes, workplaces and organisations anywhere in the world. I also offer online programmes for those able to access internet and mature enough to work online intensively.
The Kakamega Project - Western Kenya
Geoffrey Ashiono director of Math E-Zee tutoring centre in Kakamega Kenya saw the benefits of Ron Davis’ hands-on methods and approach for his teaching teams in Kakamega County. Together with Rachel Barwell, we have set up a learning platform for dyslexia education in Kenya.
We signed a contract with The Whole Dyslexic Society (The WDS) Charity in Canada who now support this receiving and disbursing funds. We are now preparing to deliver core training and parent/tutor courses into four locations in Kakamega County in collaboration with Math E-Zee tutoring centre. Click here for information on the initiative. Geoffrey is a finalist in the Humanity Flourishing Awards 2025 for his work supporting dyslexic learners in his maths centres and his local community.
Picture: Geoffrey Ashiono with Daniel Kamanga (friend of Kakamega Project)
Davis Facilitators focus on what people who experience ADHD or dyslexia CAN do. We help you achieve working alongside your dyslexic thinking skills and/or ADHD strengths.
Growing Choices for Life and Learning
Claire Ashmore
P. 021 145 5561
E. claire@growingchoices.co.nz
Cambridge