Apr 19
Join Tracy in Episode 99 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she welcomes executive function coach and math tutor, Julia Clements. Julia has a strong affinity for teens with ADHD and has worked with them for 23 years. She attended the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at The University of Redlands and believes this is where she developed her love of the individualized and creative learning process.
Julia shares: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis, Her philosophy on teens and learning, The one thing she never employs with her students or her child, What ADHD teens need more than anything to learn, What are executive functions, Why she uses Sarah Ward’s executive function program with her students, How it is different than other programs that help students learn, Some suggestions for distance learning in the time of COVID, How ADHD makes her outstanding at her job, What she believes the key to living successfully with ADHD is.
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"I speak teen when it comes to teaching math. I keep it creative and engaging, especially for high school math."
- Julia Clements
"Everybody can learn math. I've seen it firsthand with a student who struggled in high school but now, as an adult, has overcome those challenges."
- Julia Clements
"Teaching math has given me insights into executive function and learning differences like ADHD. It's not just about numbers; it's about helping students with recall, attention, organization, and more."
- Julia Clements
- Julia shares her personal experience with ADHD and her passion for helping teenagers.
- Julia describes her experience as a child who was constantly climbing and had difficulty being redirected, leading her parents to set up a climbing structure in their dining room for 18 months.
- Julia quit her job after her father passed away and Melnick, a former teacher, encouraged her to become a math tutor.
[24:27 - 38:48] Utilizing Time Timers and Executive Functions
- Julia explains executive function skills and how they relate to ADHD, highlighting the importance of understanding these skills in education.
- Julia emphasizes the importance of setting goals and using time efficiently to avoid feeling overwhelmed and lost in math lessons.
- Julia explains how Time Timers help students with ADHD develop an internal gauge of time.
[38:48 - 53:34] ADHD and Math Tutoring
- Julia emphasizes the importance of structure and stability for remote learners with ADHD, providing examples of how she helps her daughter stay organized and focused.
- Julia offers math tutoring services for parents who struggle to help their children with remote learning math, using a unique approach that combines teaching with laughter and wine.
- Julia teaches a system for understanding ADHD brains, finding satisfaction in helping kids and adults understand themselves better.
