"Hi, I'm Miss Laura and I have been working with students for over 20 years in both voluntary and professional capacities. I was a substitute teacher in grades K - 8 for 7 years and I've had my own tutoring business for 6 years. I believe that learning must be fun in order for the student to want to engage and I bring a very personable approach to all of my sessions. I teach all subjects K - 12, up to and including geometry, life science, history, humanities, language arts, etc. and I will use whatever resources are provided by the student and/or parent. I also offer a specialized reading program designed for learning challenged students which has proven highly successful with a wide range of impairments. As part of our regular curriculum, I also plan a few days per year of virtual field trips (ie. museums, underwater expeditions, space exploration) during the last 10 minutes of a regular session to celebrate a birthday, the seasons, holidays, and sometimes just because we need to feel the joy of learning something different.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications which has enabled me to offer a wide expanse of teaching support. While working as a substitute teacher, many of my positions were long term at the elementary level and I also spent a considerable amount of time working in the Special Day Classes (Sp. Ed.), including working with emotionally disabled children. It was an extremely rewarding experience, one that I took seriously as I was their teacher for whatever period of time I was in that classroom. I am now able to bring the same passion to my online students whom I tutor while giving them the focus and attention that they need.

My goal is to give each student a positive learning experience and to help them realize their true potential while having fun. I look forward to meeting with you and your child and beginning our learning adventure!" less...