
Laura
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, and Law
Graduate Degree: Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
LSAT: 169
German expressionist films, music (The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Nick Cave, etc.), going to the beach
10th Grade Reading
10th Grade Writing
11th Grade Reading
11th Grade Writing
12th Grade Reading
12th Grade Writing
Administrative Law
Adult Literacy
AP Art History
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP US History
Art History
College World History
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Expository Writing
Family Law
Fiction Writing
High School English
High School World History
High School Writing
History of Science
Introduction to Fiction
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Persuasive Writing
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in United States History
SAT Subject Tests Prep
US Constitutional History
US History
World History
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Remember context clues, breaking down sentences, and keeping the whole picture in mind.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Reassure them that mastery takes time, and there are strategies you can use to help to grasp the material.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Flashcards, practice questions, and practice reading materials.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Ask them about which topics and areas they feel least confident, then find out which areas they feel most confident about, and try to find a synergy between them.
What is your teaching philosophy?
It's important for students to know their strengths, even before they know their weaknesses; this way, they are able to draw upon their inner resources and abilities to confidently approach problems.