Educational Resource Center
Educational Resource Center
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Open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 4:45 pm
Mrs. Ann Lyons, Director of Educational Resource Center
Tutoring is available for the following subjects: English, History, Biology, and Languages: Chinese, French, and Spanish.
The ERC can also help with time management, organization, nightly/weekly study plans, executive functioning, learning styles, and testing accommodations.
Click the buttons to make an ERC Tutoring Appointment and see the Peer Tutor Schedule.
Academic Support for All Students
Academic Support for All Students
Teachers
Advisors
Resource Centers
ERC
Meetings with Director
Meetings with Peer Tutors
Meetings with a Professional Tutor (extra cost to family)
QC
Meetings with Director
Meetings with Peer Tutors
Writing Center
Meetings with Director
Meetings with Peer Tutors
If a family, student, and the Director of Educational Resources in consultation with teachers and advisors, feel that a student would benefit from more support, the Director will make recommendations.
Academic Accommodations
Academic Accommodations
To be considered for academic accommodations, a student must have a current Neuropsychological Exam Report (within the past four years) sent to the Director of Educational Resources. Academic accommodations at Pingree are based on the recommendations in the Neuropsychological report and our ability to provide the specific accommodations.
Academic Accommodations may include the following:
Extended time on tests and in-class writing assessments (50%).
May test in a separate setting if requested and reasonable.
May use a computer for notetaking and in-class writing assessments.
May use a calculator for science and math exams.
The Director of Educational Resources will create an individualized Pingree Learning Plan (PLP) and will meet with students to discuss their accommodations and how to access them. The PLP will be shared with advisors and teachers.
Prior to requesting to use your academic accommodations make sure that all your paperwork is on file and updated with the ERC.
Checklist for Requesting to use your Academic Accommodations for Pingree Assessments:
Checklist for Requesting to use your Academic Accommodations for Pingree Assessments:
Let your teacher know by email that you want to use your accommodations for an upcoming assessment. In the email, include:
The date of your test
The block of the class
When during the day of the test (block or time) do you plan to use the extended time
Copy (CC) or forward Mrs. Lyons the email.
Checklist for Requesting to use your Academic Accommodations for SAT / ACT:
Checklist for Requesting to use your Academic Accommodations for SAT / ACT:
For PSAT / SAT:
Mrs. Lyons will need to submit an application for you to the College Board at the beginning of your sophomore year. Make sure that all documentation is submitted and up to date.
For ACT:
Follow the instructions from ACT.org. Register on the ACT website and get a ACT ID number. After you have registered, contact Mrs. Lyons so she can submit your request. All ACT testing with accommodations is done at a national testing site.
Resources for Studying
Resources for Studying
- Time Management
Make a To-Do-List
Set Priorities (complete the tasks that are due the next day)
Tackle the most difficult tasks first
Remove distractions (phone)
- Study Planning
Assignment Tracker Template
- Downloadable Calendar
- Effective Study Strategies
- Note Taking
Cornell Notes (Google Doc Template with Instructions / Blank Google Doc Template )
- Overcoming Procrastination
Test Taking Strategies
Strategies for using flashcards
Use mnemonics-this helps with recalling and retaining information.
Add time to your daily routine to review flashcards.
Mix up the order of the flashcards when reviewing.
Add pictures as this can help with memorization.
Strategies for building focus
Graphic Organizers: You can find several graphic organizer templates at this link in Canva.
Learning Style Inventory
Learning Style Inventory
Resources for Faculty
Resources for Faculty
Executive Functioning Skills:
Executive Functioning Skills:
Planning and Organization: Putting thoughts and tasks in order
Working Memory: Intake of new information, hold and retrieve information
Initiation: The ability to start a task or problem solve
Task Monitoring: Monitor your performance against a standard for completion of the task
Self-Monitoring: Monitor your own behavior and adjust as needed
Inhibition: Stop behaviors when needed
Emotional Control: Determine your feelings and guide emotional responses.
Shifting: The ability to move from one situation to another.
"Executive Functioning Strategies for Students." Your Therapy Source.
Attention Deficit Disorder:
Attention Deficit Disorder:
Diagnosis of ADHD:
Diagnosis of ADHD:
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, like sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms.
How is ADHD diagnosed?
How is ADHD diagnosed?
Healthcare providers use the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5)1, to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD. Using the same standard across communities can also help determine how many children have ADHD, and how public health is impacted by this condition.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
Dyslexia:
Dyslexia:
Meet the ERC Peer Tutors
Meet the ERC Peer Tutors
My name is Claudia Aguilar and I am a junior. This will be my first year as an ERC tutor and I am excited to work with you! I play soccer, basketball, and Track and Field.
I look forward to helping students with needs such as time management, organization, and helping out with Chinese work.
Hi my name is Kaeleigh Belanger, I’m from West Newbury and I’m currently a junior. This is my first year working as a peer tutor in the ERC and I’m so excited! I run track and cross country as well as ski racing, and I love being outside. I am happy to help with anything, but am strongest in history, spanish and biology. I’m also great at helping with organization, homework planning and study strategies. Looking forward to working with you in the ERC!
My name is Ellie Bracken and I am a junior from Marblehead. This is my first year as an ERC tutor and I’m looking forward to helping out with balancing a busy schedule, note-taking, breaking down assignments, and Spanish. Outside of the ERC, I play lacrosse and field hockey for Pingree. Looking forward to seeing you in the ERC!
Sam Brodsky
Hi! My name is Allyn Carl and I am a senior at Pingree this year. I live in Marblehead, and I enjoy playing tennis, hanging out with my friends, and listening to music. This is my second year as a tutor in the ERC, and I’m looking forward to helping students when it comes to time management and organization. I’m also available to provide help with French, as well as editing papers for History and English! I have a lot of experience with busy schedules, and I’m happy to help people navigate theirs.
Reagan Case
Summer Elward
Hi my name is Millie Ettenberg, and I am so excited to be helping students as a peer tutor in the ERC! I am currently a Junior and this is my first year as a peer tutor. My interests include volleyball, art and STEM. I am happy to assist students in any subject I can, however I feel strongest in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and French. I hope to see you in the ERC this year!
My name is Jenna Farber, and I’m a senior at Pingree. I’m so excited to be returning for my second year as an ERC peer tutor! I look forward to helping you with organizing your schedule and preparing for assessments. I’m also happy to offer support in Spanish and assist with any other subjects you may have questions about.
Tessa Gaddipati
My name is Amelia Griffin, and I am a current senior at Pingree. This will be my second year as an ERC peer tutor, and I am excited to help with planning and organization, test preparation, studying for assessments, and time management skills! Additionally, I have taken French all three years at Pingree and can provide assistance with grammar, conjugations, and vocab. I can also help with planning out essays and helping to create structured outlines for papers in English and History courses.
Available: H1, H2 and H3.
My name is Holly Hintlian and I am a junior from Marblehead. This is my first year as a peer tutor. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, playing tennis and skiing. I am excited to work with other students and I am happy to help with time management, planning and organization, and test preparation. Additionally, I take Spanish and I am happy to help out with that as well!
My name is Meredith Kennedy and I live in Marblehead. I love working with others and look forward to helping with scheduling classwork to prioritize important assignments, organization, and creating study plans and tips. I am also happy to help work on specific subjects like Spanish and helping with reading and writing.
Hello! My name is Ashley Laubinger and I am currently a senior at Pingree. I live in Hamilton and I enjoy writing, baking, spending time outside, and seeing my friends. This is my second year as a peer tutor in the ERC and I am so excited to work and collaborate with everyone! I can help you with time management, tips for studying, organization, and building schedules. I also take Spanish so I can help with that as well. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Jacqui Lopez
Liv Melei
My name is Julia Nagle, and I am a senior from Topsfield. I enjoy playing sports, traveling, and listening to music.
Hi my name is Lâm Phạm, and I am currently a junior at Pingree. I personally love to go hiking and learn different languages. This is my first year as an ERC tutor, and I am so thrilled to navigate Mandarin with other students! I am always open to reading, writing, and speaking with others, so please feel free to ask any questions or even stop by for a conversation in Chinese!
Audrey Tsepetis
Anne Roberts
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