📘 ABOUT US

                   Meet the Founder of The Reading Assistant & Student Aide Barbados  – Kecia Rouse

  Literacy Specialist | Inclusion Advocate | Workshop Facilitator | Student Aide Services | Literacy Club School Program 

Kecia Rouse is an experienced literacy tutor and educational support specialist with over 20 years of dedicated service. She has a strong background in assessing and teaching individuals with a wide range of learning profiles—from mainstream and gifted learners to those who are neurodivergent or have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, ADD, and autism (Levels 1 & 2). 

Kecia has founded the Literacy Club School Program where she has partnered with schools to improve the literacy of their students via an after school program. 

As the founder of The Reading Assistant Inclusive Learning Services, Kecia focuses on delivering individualized instruction in reading, writing, speaking, communication, and critical thinking. Her work is rooted in inclusive, multisensory methods that are research-backed and student-centered. Each session is tailored to meet the learner's unique needs, supporting progress and confidence.

In addition to her literacy work, Kecia is the founder of Student Aide Barbados, a specialized service that provides trained student aides to families of children with special needs in the private education system. She not only works hands-on as an aide but also employs and manages a team of aides committed to inclusive, compassionate support.

Kecia is also a respected speaker and workshop facilitator, presenting to organizations on topics such as:

• Identifying learning deficits
  
  

• Inclusive education strategies
  
  

• Improving learning outcomes
  
  

• Early childhood development
  
  

Her mission is to empower learners through practical, compassionate, and evidence-based education.