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FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR: ANN DOLIN, M.ED., WRITER
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Recent Articles by Ann Dolin, M.Ed.
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Why Our Boys Don’t Like to Read and What to Do About It By Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Boys as
Are We Raising a Generation of “Calculator Kids” Who Can’t Do Math? By Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Just the other day I was tutoring
How Many AP Classes is YOUR Kid Taking? By Ann Dolin, M.Ed. A few weeks ago I was in
Why Is Learning Style So Important? By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Most people have a preferred way to learn. Some learn
How Family Dinners Improve Students’ Grades By Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Believe it or not, your family’s eating habits can
Plugged In and Tuned Out When Technology Interferes with Homework By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Technology
10 Easy Tips to Help Your Elementary-Age Child Study for a Test By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Helping your child to study effectively
9 Easy Tips to Help Your Teen Study for a Test By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. In classrooms across America, teachers
12/27/2010The Keys to Remembering What You Read
I recently read a fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal about how writing by hand engages the mind in learning. It said that in
11/17/2010Best Practices to Combat Procrastination
There are many students who put off work until the last minute. Although their reasons vary, one thing is for sure — procrastinators
Praise is a powerful tool, especially when it comes to homework. Research shows that by simply praising effort rather than intelligence, kids will develop greater
10/5/2010Best Ways to Calm the Homework Rush
"My kid always rushes through her homework!" I hear this complaint from many parents. As adults, it's difficult for us to understand why our children
Some kids are naturally easy-going, compliant, and adaptable. With very little input from you, they come home from school, sit right down, and
9/21/2010Helping Your Disorganized Child
Some children are naturally organized while others struggle to maintain any semblance of neatness. The latter are the children who stuff crumpled papers in their
Michael is a freckle-faced fourth grader always on the move. He loves to read, write and do well in class, so his mom was surprised
The Obama administration has proposed sweeping changes to the Bush-era bill, No Child Left Behind. Although there are many facets to their proposal, the item
3/1/2010An Unnatural Process
As the winter winds swirled and snow drifts piled up outside my window this February morning, I took some time away from my laptop to
12/11/2009An Inspirational Interview
Over the last two years my tutoring company, Educational Connections (ectutoring.com), has had the pleasure of partnering with the Higher Achievement Program in D.C. Higher
11/20/2009Implementing Routine and Structure
Last month, I discussed how the emphasis on standardized tests has taken precedence over direct instruction on effective time management, organization, and study skills—all important
10/21/2009The Forgotten Curriculum
In a time of No Child Left Behind, state standardized tests, and classroom exams, our schools are leaving behind perhaps the most important of all
Praise is a powerful tool, especially when it comes to homework. Research shows that by simply praising effort rather than intelligence, kids will develop greater
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Name: Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Location: Oakton, VA Interests: Tutoring students, providing parent outreach/workshops, traveling, reading, and working out. Causes: I am passionate about promoting academic achievement among students, as well as helping parents improve their child’s learning processes in a way that reduces stress and maximizes efficiency efficacy. I am committed to serving the needs of children with learning disabilities, AD/HD, and those from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. I work with various groups on a local and national scale to advocate an even playing field for all. By partnering with schools, I help introduce to parents and educators a greater emphasis on teaching children study skills outside of the traditional classroom curriculum. There is such an emphasis on standardized testing that kids often miss out on being taught the ability to think critically, study effectively, manage their time, and organize their materials. Background: Ann is a former Fairfax County, VA public school teacher with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Ann's undergraduate degree is in Child Psychology with Teacher Certification for grades 1-8. In 1992, she received her M.Ed. in Special Education from Boston College and now resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children. After leaving FCPS in 1998, Ann founded Educational Connections, Inc. as its only employee with the goal of providing individualized one-to-one instruction based on each student's learning style. Today, her company employs over 130 tutors, serves the entire metropolitan D.C. area, and has worked with over 3,000 students. Ann is a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. She is a board member of the International Dyslexia Association and CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) and is the author of the upcoming book Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools and Solutions for Hassle-Free Homework.
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