Laura

I am a well-rounded tutor with more than five years of experience teaching math, reading, English, SAT and ACT preparation, exam prep, and more, depending on each student’s individual needs. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and recently completed my graduate program at the University of Florida. Throughout my tutoring career, I have worked with students ranging from pre-K through college and beyond. I also have experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other learning differences.

Tutoring Style

I describe my tutoring style as a combination of humor, conceptual learning, and example-based practice, creating an engaging environment where students can understand material at any level, from foundational concepts to advanced topics. I excel at identifying exactly where a student is struggling and targeting those areas to address gaps in understanding and build a stronger academic foundation.

I also adapt my pacing, explanations, and teaching strategies based on each student’s individual learning style and preferences. By continually reinforcing foundational skills while introducing increasingly challenging material, I help students develop the confidence, understanding, and problem-solving skills they need to reach their personal and academic goals.

Success Stories

I've worked with a large variety of skill levels amongst my exam prep students whether they were starting near the 800s to those in the 1500s such as in the SAT for instance. One student always sticks out to me as she was getting mainly 900s in her practice tests which I found surprising due to her level of motivation and how long she had been studying already. However, I found that working with her she had misunderstood many core concepts in math and reading, so by simply revisiting each concept piece by piece, we were able to build her strategies, confidence, and skill level to the point where she could thrive. After 2 months of tutoring, she attained a score of around 1400 despite only thinking she was capable of 1100 and most importantly of all, she was able to get Bright Futures and attend her dream school FSU.

Hobbies & Interests

I am a huge fan of animated shows and movies, and I enjoy reading books of all kinds. I’m also a gamer who loves any genre with a great story, as well as puzzle games like Tetris and Sudoku. In my spare time, I enjoy arts and crafts projects, especially building miniature homes.

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