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Anne-Marie Tan, PhD

Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

Intro

My name is Anne-Marie Tan and I am honored to welcome you to my website!

My Philosophy

Motivate students to learn and strengthen foundational literacy skills

Build confidence in students when learning goals are reached

Use an extensive range of effective evidence-based strategies

Background

My first degree was a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology. After graduation, I was accepted into a management training program at a multinational bank to work in New York and London. I learned a lot about effective management approaches but missed connecting and working with children

The Journey

After a few years, I returned to graduate school to attain my doctoral degree in Educational Psychology with a focus in reading research. As a passionate educator, I understand learning is a lifelong pursuit and one must have as many tools as possible to help students be the best they can be.

Education History

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
Doctor of Philosophy: Cognitive Studies in Education (2010)
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
Master of Philosophy: Cognitive Studies in Education (2009)
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
Master of Arts: Reading Specialist (2007)
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
Master of Arts: Cognitive Studies in Education (2004)
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts: English and Psychology, Cum Laude (2000)

Teaching Experience

United World College, Singapore
Learning Support Specialist, Primary Division
Singapore American School, Singapore
Learning Support Specialist, Primary Division
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Guest Lecturer
Dyslexia Association of Singapore, Singapore
Educational Therapist
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Teaching Assistant
Public School 6, New York, NY
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist

Expertise

While pursuing my masters and doctorate degrees, I was involved in research that focused on better understanding how children learn, think and develop in reading and writing. After acquiring my PhD, I became a reading specialist. I have been employed at a wide variety of institutions including international schools, the Dyslexia Association of Singapore and the National Institute of Education in Singapore.

Today

I have worked with many children to help them overcome their reading, writing, and comprehension challenges. I love being a part of their learning journey and watching students evolve from avoidant readers and writers to avid readers and writers!

Certifications and Workshops

Orton-Gillingham Advanced Training, January 2016 0

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, January 2016 0

Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment Level 1, June 2015 0

New York State Certification in Literacy (5-12), September 2009 0

Orton-Gillingham English Training, November 2012 0

New York State Certification in Literacy (Birth-6), September 2009 0