About Us
We provide structured English literacy programs designed to support multilingual learners as they develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
Our Approach
Step-by-step progression from foundational skills to advanced academic literacy
Structured instruction, guied discussion, and purposeful writing
Building confidence for success in English learning environments
Beyond Teaching
We design literacy curriculum and resources for multilingual learners and international classrooms.
Our Goal
Empowering students with lifelong learning skills.
Thoughtful Readers
Confident Communicators
Independent Learners
Our Mission
Helping students grow into confident, capable English learners.
Clear Structure
Our mission is to build strong literacy foundations through clear, structured, and engaging instruction.
Skill Development
With explicit guidance and consistent practice, students develop the skills to read with understanding, express ideas clearly, and grow in confidence.
Confidence & Growth
Our programs support multilingual learners as they progress from early reading to advanced academic English.
Our Teaching Approach
Dragonfly Education follows a structured literacy approach that supports the development of reading, vocabulary, writing, and communication skills.
Explicit Instruction
Clear, step-by-step teaching that builds strong skills
Guided Reading & Discussion
Developing comprehension though structured reading
Vocabulary Development
Building academic vocabulary through explicit practice
Structured Writing Practice
Developing writing through clear structures
Meaningful Language Use
Applying language in real-world contexts
By combining these elements, students develop both accuracy and confidence as they learn to use English effectively in academic and real-world contexts.
Curriculum Development and Consulting
We partner with schools and educators to design structured literacy programs and high-quality instructional resources that support multilingual learners in developing strong reading, writing, and academic language skills.
- Custom curriculum design for schools and programs
- Structured literacy frameworks and scope & sequences
- Instructional materials, assessments, and teaching resources
- Collaborative consulting with educators and leadership teams
We collaborate with schools and educators to design customized curriculum solutions tailored to multilingual learners and international classrooms.
How We Work
We design literacy curriculum and resources for multilingual learners and international classrooms.
Program Design
Full curriculum builds aligned to your students, schedule, and learning goals
Instructional Resources
Ready-to-use lessons, assessments, and structured materials
Consulting & Collaboration
Ongoing support and refinement with your teaching team and leadership
We collaborate with schools and educators to design customized curriculum solutions tailored to multilingual learners and international classrooms.
Teachers Pay Teachers
Some of our classroom-ready materials are also available through our Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Explore our store and access a wide range of literacy resources designed to support and engage your students.
Our Founders
Dragonfly Education was founded by experienced educators who have spent many years teaching multilingual learners in international education environments.
Our goal is to design high-quality literacy programs that help students develop strong reading and writing skills while building confidence in English communication.
Amelia Yan
Co-Founder
Courtney Sidsworth
Co-FounderExplore Our Programs
Parents can explore our course pathways to find the program that best supports their child's current level of English development.
Our Approach
Beyond Teaching
Our Goal
Our Mission
Our Teaching Approach
Explicit Instruction
Guided Reading & Discussion
Vocabulary Development
Structured Writing Practice
Meaningful Language Use
✔ Structured literacy frameworks and scope & sequences
✔ Instructional materials, assessments, and teaching resources
✔ Collaborative consulting with educators and leadership teams
How We Work
Design
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Reading and writing activities
Full-year curriculum bundles
Teaching resources and materials designed for multilingual learners
Our goal is to design high-quality literacy programs that help students develop strong reading and writing skills while building confidence in English communication.
Explore Our Programs
