Thomas Ammazzalorso

Meet Thomas "TA" Ammazzalorso, M.Ed., M.A., M.S. - Expert History, Social Studies & ESL Tutor

Thomas "TA" Ammazzalorso is a multi-certified secondary education professional with a remarkable breadth of experience as a Department Chairman and teacher of IB/AP History and Social Studies. With three Master's degrees in Education Leadership, Global Commerce & Policy, and Teaching, Mr. Ammazzalorso excels at driving data-driven decision-making and creating high-impact classroom environments through student engagement.

Areas of Expertise:

  • AP/IB History & Social Studies: Extensive experience teaching and mentoring students in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.

  • Test Preparation: Proven track record of dramatically improving AP and IB passing scores.

  • ESL: Holds an ESL teaching certification and has experience as a Summer School ESL Teacher.

  • Curriculum Development: Adept in the development and continuous revision of teaching curriculums for students of diverse age, culture, and learning ability.

  • Differentiated Instruction: Skilled in providing differentiated instruction based on each student's level of functioning and learning modalities.

Teaching Philosophy:

As a veteran educator, Thomas believes in a structured, data-driven approach to learning, utilizing frameworks like Understanding by Design to create effective curriculum. He is committed to creating high-impact classroom environments, providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every student, and seeking opportunities to implement crucial literacy and numeracy skills across the Social Studies curriculum.

What Makes Thomas Special:

  • Exceptional Qualifications: He holds three Master's degrees in Education Leadership, Global Commerce & Policy, and Teaching, as well as certifications in Social Studies, ESL, and Administration & Supervision Prek-12.

  • Proven, Quantifiable Results: As a teacher and department chair, he improved AP passing scores from 7% to 40% and grew the year-over-year IB passing rate from 50% to 80%.

  • Extensive Leadership Experience: He has served as a Department Chairman in both Prince George's County and District of Columbia Public Schools, where he trained other teachers in best practices.

  • Decades of Experience: He has been a professional educator since 1998, with experience in Fairfax County, DC, and Prince George's County Public Schools.

Education & Achievements:

  • M.Ed. in Education Leadership, The George Mason University

  • M.A. in Global Commerce & Policy, The George Mason University

  • M.S. in Teaching, The Pace University

  • B.A. in International Business, The Ramapo College of New Jersey

  • Certifications: Social Studies, ESL, Admin & Supervision Prek-12

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