Turning Pages is more than just tutoring—it’s about unlocking curiosity and the love of learning in every student. Our team of passionate, expert educators helps learners to not only excel academically but to mature socially, emotionally, and behaviourally as well as to develop necessary independent learning skills. Give us a try and see what we can do!
About Us
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Dr Vivian L. Rivers is an education scholar and practitioner specialising in literacy development, professional development, and student wellbeing. With a PhD in Education from the University of Exeter, her research explores Bibliotherapy as a tool to enhance reading outcomes and emotional engagement in diverse learning contexts. Dr Rivers brings over two decades of international teaching and leadership experience to her work with schools and educators helping to develop evidence-based interventions and professional training courses for teachers. She is dedicated to combining research and practice in order to empower educators to improve literacy instruction, foster inclusive school environments, and support learners’ holistic growth. Please contact us for a copy of her CV.
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Associate of Arts (AA) | Brevard College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) English, Pre-Law (Minor) | Brevard College
Master of Education (MEd) Divergent Learning | Columbia College
Master of Science (MSc) Educational Research | University of Exeter
Post Graduate Certificate Education (PGCE Secondary English) | Bath Spa University
Doctor of Philosophy Education (PhD) Ed Psych & Literacy | University of Exeter
Master of Science (MSc) Applied Behavioural Analysis | Regis College
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UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) with Completed NQT
Dutch (DUO) Teacher of Vocational Education (all grades) & Adult Education (BVE)
US State of South Carolina Teaching Certificate: Secondary English
AP College Board Certification: Literature & Composition
AP College Board Certification: Language & Composition
AP College Board Certification: Capstone Seminar
IBDP English A Language & Literature (Cat 2) Certification
Baccalauréat Français International—Britannique (BFI) | ASIBA (2023)
IELTS Certification (Reading & Writing)
TESOL/TEFL Certificate
Trinity GESE Training Certificate
SpellRead Certification
Learning & Teaching in Higher Education/ASPIRE Stage 1
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US National Council of Teachers of English
UK National Association for the Teaching of English
UK Literacy Association
International Literacy Association
British Educational Research Association
American Educational Research Association
American Women’s Club of Amsterdam
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AP College Board/ETS Reader | AP Language & Composition (2023)
AQA Examiner Language Paper 2 (2018)
Juilliard School | Creative Classrooms (2020 & 2021)
Education for the Gifted & Talented (2019)
Training for Readers, Scribes, Invigilators, & Other Adult Helpers in Exams (2022)
Invigilating Exams for General Qualifications (2022)
Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues (2023)
Understanding the Impact of Neurodiversity on Learning (2023)
Child Protection for International Schools (2023 & 2024)
Reaching the Wounded Student (2025)
What Curricula Have We Supported?
Though our support services are conducted primarily in English, we can offer multilingual support across multiple subjects. Please contact us to request an academic tutor in your language of choice!
American English Language Arts to Advanced Placement courses (Literature, Language, & Capstone Seminar)
British GCSE & IGCSEs (Language, Literature, Media Studies, & Drama)/A Levels (Language, & Literature)/AS Level (General Paper)
International Baccalaureate MYP to DP (English A Language & Literature SL & HL/English B)
French Baccalaureate (English Language, & Literature Specialty)/Baccalauréat Français International—Britannique (English Language, & Literature)
Dutch HAVO, VMBO, &/or VWO (English Language, & Literature)
Swiss Matura (Bilingual English)
Trinity &/or LAMDA Speaking Exams
What About Exam Prep?
In addition to the above curricula, we also offer 1/2 day small group workshops to help students prepare for standardised exams often required for University admissions: SAT, ACT, IELTS, and Cambridge exams. Please refer to the Parents/Families page for more information and booking details.
Can We Support Wellbeing or Independent Learning Skills?
Absolutely. Below you will find areas with which we can assist and offer guidance.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) interventions are used to address: apathy/decreased motivation, anxiety (including testing), aggressive or irritable behaviours, stress, mild depression, and/or other emotional and behavioural concerns.
Adaptive support for students struggling with relocation anxiety and stress, adjusting to new cultural contexts (socially and academically), and transitioning between grade levels (particularly Primary to Middle and Middle to High School).
Executive Functioning skills such as: revision strategies, organisation, time management, note-taking, metacognitive development, working memory, regulatory and adaptive thinking, higher-order and critical thinking, and emotional self-regulation.
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Dr Sarah Wood is a US licensed psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience delivering evidence-based mental health services and comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments across clinical and research settings. She obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology and completed specialty training in forensic and neuropsychology, as well as a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. She maintains licenses to practice psychology in the US and is also a member of the Netherlands Psychological Association (NIP). She has lived all over the US and has been an expat for nearly 10 years, which has allowed her to hone her assessment skills in a variety of settings and serve individuals from all over the world. Dr Wood is currently working in a hybrid format in the Amsterdam area, combining virtual intake and feedback meetings with in-person assessments. Please visit her website for contact and to learn more about her services.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Psychology & Sociology | Colorado State University
Master of Science (MSc) Clinical Psychology | Palo Alto University
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) Clinical Psychology | Palo Alto University
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) | Golden Gate University School of Law
Master of Laws (LLM) International Legal Studies | Golden Gate University School of Law
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (U.S.)
NIP Psychologist (NL)
Certificate Program in Neuropsychological Assessment | Palo Alto University
Certificate Program in Forensic Psychology | Palo Alto University
Specialisation Certificate in Public Interest Law | Golden Gate University School of Law
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International Neuropsychological Society
International Council of Psychologists
National Academy of Neuropsychology (US)
American Psychological Association
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Wood, S. (2021). Big data’s exploitation of social determinants of health: Human right implications: Columbia Science and Technology Law Review, 22, 63-89.
Wood, S., Bally, K., Cabane, C., Fassbind, P., Jox, R., Leyhe, T., Monsch, A., & Trachsel, M. (2020). Decision-making capacity evaluations: The role of neuropsychological assessment from a multidisciplinary perspective. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 1-5.
Gless, S., Wood, S. (2017). General report on prosecuting corporations for violations of international criminal law: Jurisdictional issues. In S. Gless & S. Broniszewska-Emdin (Eds.), Prosecuting corporations for violations of international criminal law: Jurisdictional issues, International Review of Penal Law, 88 (pp. 13-40). Antwerp, Belgium: Maklu Publishers.
Wood, S., Packman, W., Howell, S., & Bongar, B. (2014). A failure to implement: Analyzing state responses to the Supreme Court’s directives in Atkins v. Virginia and suggestions for a national standard. Psychiatry, Psychology, and Law, 21, 16-45.
Wood, S., Andalibian, H., & Packman, W. (2008). California Psychological Association Ethics Roundtable. Suicide in college students: Prevalence, prevention, and liability, The California Psychologist, 41, 23-24.
Cerebro Confide Psychology: Partners in Wellbeing
Turning Pages Education is proud to announce its partnership with Dr Sarah Wood and Cerebro Confide Psychology, bringing comprehensive psychological and educational assessment services directly to our families.
Through this partnership, students and families now have access to:
Psychological Assessments: In-depth, scientifically validated evaluations of emotional, behavioural, and psychological functioning to support clinical diagnosis and personal development.
Neuropsychological Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations of how brain function shapes thinking, behaviour, and emotion, helping to identify cognitive strengths and challenges related to neurological or developmental concerns.
Psychoeducational Assessments: Thorough evaluations of cognitive ability, academic skills, and behavioural functioning to uncover learning differences, developmental delays, or attention-related difficulties like ADHD.
Together, we are able to offer a more complete picture of each learner—connecting academic support with the clinical insight needed to guide effective, individualised planning. As partners, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential.