Laurelin

Certified Tutor

I am a third generation math teacher who loves to work with students one on one. My favorite part of teaching is seeing that "light bulb" moment, when students truly understand the concept!

I've been a tutor for over 30 years, and a full-time Instructor for 15. As a tutor, I have worked with a wide variety of students from preschool to graduate school. I tutored neurotypical and non neurotypical students in both Mathematics and Reading/Writing. I have tutored and taught a variety of test prep courses, including the ACT and Praxis Math Content Exam. I've also taught a few non-STEM courses, including Career Prep and Microsoft Office.

My favorite subjects are Mathematics and Statistics, though Reading comes in a close third. As a tutor and instructor, I am aware that a significant amount of difficulty in Mathematics & Statistics originates in a fear of the subject. When working with students, I try very hard to alleviate that fear with reassurance and humor.

I received my Bachelor's degrees at the University of South Alabama, along with my Master's degree in Mathematics. I have made a couple of attempts at varying PhD programs, but haven't found the right one (yet). I am currently in a graduate program for Applied Statistics.

Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about reading, cooking and baking, crafting, taking care of my puppies, and nagging my adult children.