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Lauren

Bachelors, Sociology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

About Me

I have lived all over the country and just moved back to Michigan after four years away. It’s great to be back, especially in time for the fall! I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in sociology in 2006 and again with an MSW (Masters in Social Work) in 2011; Go Blue! I am a social worker with over 10 years of nonprofit experience working with children and youth. I specialize in art and education programming and have worked with kids of all ages in a number of roles: tutor, mentor, nanny, assistant teacher, camp counselor, and program manager. My most recent position was as a Teacher Caregiver for a family in Chicagoland. Among my responsibilities, I provided daily homework help and academic tutoring for three kids ages 5, 9, and 11. Before that, I ran a tutoring and homework help after school program in Seattle for Somali refugees. Now that I’m back in Michigan I’m looking for individual students to tutor in a range of subjects. I’m comfortable with elementary and middle school math, language arts, study and organizational skills, Spanish, general homework help, and ISEE and SSAT prep. I’m also comfortable with ELL/ESL tutoring for all ages and some high school language arts and elective subjects (e.g. psychology). Please inquire for more details. I look forward to working with you!

Education & Certifications

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelors, Sociology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Masters, Social Work

Q&A with Lauren

I use my social work background to inform my philosophy of tutoring in that I believe in a strengths-based approach, and I assume success in each student. I view tutoring as a way of helping students learn how to learn, and confidence is an essential part in that journey. It is important to celebrate small successes, provide positive reinforcement, and focus on progress not perfection. Students not only become more confident in the subject material, they also become more confident in continuing their learning in the future.

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