Matt Natale
MA, OGT, OGT-T, C-SLDS
Literacy Consultant
Matt brings more than 20 years of experience in public education, with particular expertise in literacy, instructional coaching, curriculum, and professional learning. He holds a master’s degree in Reading Specialization and a Dyslexia Specialist certificate and is credentialed as an Orton-Gillingham Teacher, Orton-Gillingham Teacher-Trainer, and Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist.
Victoria, BC · Greater Victoria & Vancouver Island
Consultation in person or online
About Matt
After nearly a decade as a fourth-grade teacher, Matt spent more than a decade as an Instructional Specialist, leading district-wide work in instruction, assessment, intervention, and professional development. He has also served as an Orton-Gillingham Teacher Trainer and adjunct professor through Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Center for Dyslexia Studies, preparing educators to bring evidence-based structured literacy practices into their classrooms. In 2025, Matt served on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Working Group on Student Literacy.
Matt also has a decidedly less academic area of expertise: Disney. As a planDisney panelist in 2023, 2024, and 2026, he has helped guests plan Disney vacations while contributing to podcasts, videos, and digital content.
Now settling into life in Victoria, Matt brings his love of teaching, writing, and creativity to TALES. Away from literacy, you’ll usually find him creating content, writing, seeing a play or show, planning something Disney-related, exploring Vancouver Island, or finding a cat somewhere that would like his attention.
What sets Matt apart
20+ years
In public education, working with students, teachers and school teams.
OG Teacher-Trainer
Certified to train and certify other educators in the Orton-Gillingham approach.
C-SLDS
Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist.
Areas of support
Support for learners and the people around them.
Matt works with families, educators and school teams in Greater Victoria and across Vancouver Island. Consultation is available in person or online.
Reading intervention
Individualized, Orton-Gillingham-based reading and writing instruction at our Victoria learning centre. No diagnosis needed.
Reading interventionLiteracy consultation for families
Help understanding your child’s reading and writing difficulties, past assessments and school supports, and deciding what to do next.
Literacy consultation for familiesSchool-based literacy services
Literacy screening, data-informed intervention planning and structured literacy support for educators and school teams.
School-based literacy servicesGet in touch
It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start.
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you’re looking for. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you understand the options.
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your child, your concerns, and any past assessments or support.
Get a recommendation
We’ll talk about how we can provide support and give you clear information about services and fees.
Decide what’s right for you
Move forward when you’re ready, with no commitment before then.
