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Miss Donnelly's Daily Apple

Miss Donnelly's Daily Apple

Individualized, hands-on education, tutoring & flexible learning programs in San Diego (+ online!)

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  • About UsWe are a small company dedicated to individualized learning! We believe in reshaping traditional education to meet the needs of each and EVERY child.
  • Learning OptionsWe offer 1:1 tutoring, small and large-group classes/courses, academic support & a full-time microschool in the San Diego area (and online).
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About Donnelly's Daily Apple:

We offer individualized, intentionally-designed learning programs and tutoring services to families looking for alternatives or supplements to public and private schooling.

Tutoring, Flexible Learning Options & Homeschool Support

We are Donnelly’s Daily Apple, a company dedicated to making learning individualized, passionate, and purposeful. We offer flexible learning options for students and families seeking educational alternatives. Our offerings include part-time homeschool programs, small-group learning, one-on-one learning, tutoring services, and homeschool support. What We Believe: Each and every one of…Continue reading “Tutoring, Flexible Learning Options & Homeschool Support”

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Individualized Curriculum: What This Means & Why We Value This Approach

Each and every child learns differently. This is the fundamental, guiding belief behind all of our programs and offers at…

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Tutoring: Building Relationships First

One of the biggest misconceptions about tutoring is that a student who receives these services is doing something ‘wrong’ that…

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What Is Hands-On, Project-Based Learning?

We believe that hands-on learning is the best method to engage students in their education and create deeper connections to…

What Our Clients Say:

“Marisa has gone above and beyond to help our son and I can tell that she really cares about his progress.  She is so patient and comes up with fun learning activities for their sessions. She always gives me pointers and things that I can work on at home with him.  The best part is, my son LOVES going to see Marisa and reading/writing is no longer a chore for him.”

Shannon Jones, Client Testimony

Shannon J. (Parent of 1st Grade Student)

“We had a great experience with our son in Miss Marisa’s fifth grade class. He went from struggling in school and slipping through the cracks to being held accountable and getting good grades. We always knew he was in good hands! We were always confident that our son was mastering the standards and that Miss Marisa sincerely cared about his education. We highly recommend Miss Marisa, as she is an excellent teacher!”

Marissa Braun, Client Testimony

Marissa B. (Parent of 5th Grade Student)

“I love that you make the sessions engaging. There’s a big difference between tutoring and teaching and I love that you teach [my son] AND make the learning fun. We’d like to continue working with you in the long-term.”

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Ora D. (Parent of 10th Grade Student)

“We can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for our daughter. We are committed to [working with] you and this process.”

Mishelle B. (Parent of 7th Grade Student)

“We so appreciate everything you have done for our son. You pushed him harder than he has been pushed and he rose to the occasion. We can tell that he enjoyed this year. Thank you!”

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Carla Q. (Parent, 6th Grade Student)

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3 Key Lesson Components for Effective Learning

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As an educator (or homeschool parent), your main goals is to facilitate effective learning in your classroom environment. While this is not the only area of focus—as you will also…
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How Classroom Design Impacts Learning

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Have you ever considered how an environment influences the way someone connects with and/or learns information? For teachers, classroom design is an essential part of the educational experience. Classroom design…
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How Can Parents Help Their Children Choose A Career?

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Thinking About Homeschool? Here Are 6 Tips From A Mom-Turned-Homeschool Director

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It’s been two months of full-time homeschooling. In August 2020, I went from a full-time small business owner and bonus mama to homeschool director in a matter of days. (And…
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I Started A Homeschool Program & Here’s What I Learned

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What if I started a homeschool? If I could tell you how many times that question left my lips in the past year, you’d probably laugh. And actually, my boyfriend…
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7 Ways Teachers Can Stay Safe Online

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The virtual landscape has shifted dramatically over the past few weeks, and as a result of that change, teachers have been diving headfirst into online education. Learning anything new comes…

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Our Founder

Marisa Donnelly has a MEd in Reading Education (Curriculum & Development), B.S. in Secondary English Education, & B.A.’s in English and Creative Writing.

She has 10+ years of experience in both public and private sectors as an Assistant Director, Director, Department Lead, and both part and full-time teacher. She is passionate about reshaping education to be personalized, customized, and non-traditional. [Learn more here!]

Miss Donnelly's Daily Apple
Ocean Beach, San Diego
(619)- 780-5333
contact@donnellydailyapple.com

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