Approach

Learning is Annelies' greatest passion, and facilitating a life-long pursuit of knowledge is a true joy. Her experience with students that struggle in traditional classrooms, as well as those who excel, enables her to grow the confidence of young learners and empowers them to take agency in their own educations. Through a Socratic approach, Annelies helps students believe that they are truly capable and that their pursuits are not only within their control, but utterly valuable. Annelies’ students have said they feel encouraged and supported during their work with her, enabling them to grow deeply in their understanding of their coursework.

Background

 

Annelies earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, History of Math, and Science from St. John's College, Annapolis and a Bachelor’s degree in Watershed Science from Colorado State University (CSU). While at CSU, Annelies received extensive experience in conducting both field research and laboratory science. For over 15 years, Annelies has tutored privately for Leading Learners in both Maryland and Colorado while also participating in curriculum development. Annelies has supported students with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders that range from non-verbal through Asperger Syndrome.

When not working with students, Annelies spends her time gardening, cooking, hiking in the Rocky Mountains, rowing on Colorado lakes, and going on adventures with her dogs Izzy Saurus Rex and Rabbit.

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Annelies specializes in Middle school and High school education (chemistry, biology, middle school math through pre-calculus, history, English, literature, test prep, philosophy, and environmental science).She has twenty years of experience working with students with mild to severe learning disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, and ADHD. Annelies primarily uses a Socratic Method teaching style in order to inspire the joy of learning.