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Not only do I help students understand their material, I strive to help them improve their self-confidence through learning and become more effective learners in preparation for college and beyond. I have teaching and tutoring experience at the middle-school level in English, social studies, and math (pre-algebra and geometry). I have also tutored elementary-school students (reading, writing, math), high-school students (AP English, AP World History, college essay-writing), and adults (business writing and English for non-native speakers). I believe that knowing how to write well is one the most beneficial, lifelong skills a student can develop, as it will give them an edge in just about any career they choose. I have been a professional business writer and editor for more than 20 years. I hold a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin, and I also work at UT. Students in the vicinity of UT campus would be an ideal fit.

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Laura’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Journalism

Hobbies

Travel, spending time with family

Tutoring Subjects

College English

College Essays

Elementary Math

Elementary School Math

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Essay Editing

High School English

Homework Support

ISEE Prep

ISEE- Lower Level

ISEE- Middle Level

Math

Middle School Math

Middle School Writing

Other

Reading

SSAT Prep

SSAT- Elementary Level

SSAT- Middle Level

Summer

Test Prep

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I teach my students, but I learn from them as well, and what I learn helps to make me a better teacher. I think we are all teachers and learners, and the key to being successful at both is effective communication. I listen to my students when they tell me what they're struggling with, why they don't enjoy the subject matter, or simply what is bothering them that day, etc. And when I convey to them that the subject matter is indeed relevant, interesting, and useful, and that I genuinely care about them and want them to succeed, they are inspired to do well.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I'll often use an analogy for the skill or concept to make it easier to understand, or apply the concept to a real-life scenario that is relevant to the student. I also try to break it down into smaller skills or concepts and ensure the student fully grasps each one before going on to the next one.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

I find that my own enthusiasm about the subject often rubs off on the student - if not at the beginning of the lesson, then at the end when they have mastered something or become more comfortable with a concept. I work to build the student's self-confidence through encouragement, praise, humor, and overall positive attitude. I really do believe in my students.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

One technique I employ is to have the student play the role of the teacher and explain the material back to me. I ask questions like "Why?", "What do you mean?" and "How do you know that?".

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