Ann Marie

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Ann Marie is a seasoned educator with over forty years of teaching and tutoring experience. She holds a B.A. from the University of Mary Washington and has taken advanced coursework at George Mason University and the University of Virginia. Ann Marie has supported learners of all ages, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and gifted students, by tailoring lessons to their strengths and developing executive-functioning skills. She combines empathy with academic rigor to help students gain independence and confidence. A lifelong coach and mentor, she also loves sports, raising guide dogs, and spending time with her three accomplished children.

Monday 12-3pm, 7-11pm, Tuesday, 12-3, 7-11pm, Wednesday, 12-3, 7-11pm, Thursday 12-3, 7-11pm

I enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere where I do interactive questioning and prompting to understand what the student understands. Then using that information I am able to weave together strategies that help the student gain an understanding of the material. In addition, I support the student by helping them learn how they learn and providing explicit instructions during our session.

I have been a teacher for over forty years. I got my B.A. from the University of Mary Washington and took courses at George Mason University and University of Virginia. I have a unique background because my job had me working with all levels of students so I have worked with LD, ED, ADHD, Executive Functioning Deficits. In contrast, I have also supported K-12 students in reading, writing, math, and science. I have taught AP, IB and have done college level tutoring out of Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason graduate students.

I have privately tutored for all ages K-12 for over forty years and have supported their different learning styles. I have provided differentiated instruction, based on need and provided various study strategies to support students who were struggling academically.

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Ann Marie
$149.00 USD

Subject Expertise

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Algebra
Algebra
American Goverment
American Goverment
Ancient History
Ancient History
Biology
Biology
Civics
Civics
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creativity
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Earth Science
Earth Science
ELA
ELA
Ethics
Ethics
GED
GED
Geography
Geography
History
History
Humanities
Humanities

My mission

I love to learn new things and I love to work with students. I especially enjoy students who challenge me academically. I also loved coaching field hockey and teaching the girls how to play on the Junior Varsity Team.

My Story

I was born and raised in northern Virginia. My father was a teacher and a coach and my mother was a tennis pro and coach. I was the oldest of three children. My brother had severe learning disabilities so my ADHD was overlooked. I struggled to learn and at times I was put in the remedial classes and then other times I was put in the advanced classes. I guess you could call me 2e. Even though my father was a teacher, and a coach his real passion was coaching and so he didn't spend a lot of time working with me on the classes I found difficult. I did have multiple "angels" that reached out and taught me how to learn along the way. I had an English teacher who sat down for hours and talked to me about life. I had a math tutor who always pushed me to ask questions over and over when I didn't get the information the first time. In addition, I had a neighbor who was an engineer who went to the University of Tennessee. He had a collection of encyclopedias that he let me borrow whenever I wanted to. He offered his own advice to me as well about life and school. I was surrounded by very caring and supportive people who took up the slack when my parents couldn't help me. I believe we all have angels along the way. People who show kindness when times get tough. I learned so much for their time and efforts. I will be forever grateful for their support.

Cognitive Diversity

How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.

I have a number of clients that have executive functioning deficits and ADHD with and without Autism. I breakdown tasks and provide plans to help the student based on their particular needs. For example, if a student is struggling with concepts, I may provide various examples to give the student options for looking at the same concept. I also provide oversight on how to develop independent learning. I provide ideas on how they can become more independent since they are in a developmental phase which requires growth mindset for the future.

Both my son and daughter were 2e. I have worked with many 2e students over the years. I have ADHD so I understand the complexities of dealing with learning differences.

I have two gifted children and I have tutored for kids that attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The number one school in nation for gifted students.

have two gifted children and I have tutored for kids that attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The number one school in nation for gifted students.

I have ADHD so I am aware of the struggle some students have with ADHD. I try to keep the material as relatable as possible since ADHD is really about selective attention. I also make sure to check in often to make sure that the material is being absorbed.

I have worked with non-verbal, verbal students with autism. My son has autism so I am aware of the various issues involved with teaching that population.

I have worked with dyslexics. I have access to some of the programs such as UFLI.

I understand the concept of SPD since my son had it. I implement various strategies to help support disregulation of students.

I understand the concept of SPD since my son had it. I implement various strategies to help support disregulation of students.

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