Gillian Aitken trained originally as an English Teacher, and taught English in schools for a number of years. More recently, she concentrated on areas in teaching English where a specialised and highly qualified approach is required. These have included teaching English to pupils with Special Educational Needs, students where English is a Second or Foreign Language, and adult dyslexia work for major Dyslexia organisations.
Ms Aitken lives and works in Sussex, and is a Member of the British Dyslexia Association and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Association.