Laura's One to One Tutoring

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Introduction: The "Ah ha" moment when a student has conquered their subject. I love providing customized, personal, face-to-face tutoring that results in confidence and success. Academic struggles carry a burden for the student as well as the parent. I coach students into conquering their challenges. As a certified math teacher, I enjoy solving problems and translating the language of algebra, geometry, and calculus. Students with ADD, ADHD, and math anxiety have succeeded with my services.

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Vonda M.

Jul 18, 2016

My daughter was really struggling with High School Geometry. Laura was able to explain a subject that my daughter felt she would never pass. She went from hopelessness to being able to actually grasp the formulas and definitions and how to use them. She went from getting D's and sometimes not passing a quiz to getting solid B's by the end of the class. I am very grateful for Laura's patience and personal attention. I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs one to one help.

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Laura Bolsen

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$40 - 1 hr session $25 - 1/2 hr session
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When a client contacts me for tutoring, we set an initial appointment. During this first appointment, we talk about goals, take a baseline standardized test(if desired), develop a tutoring strategy, and get started! Hopefully, 50% of our first session can be spent studying. * One to one tutoring (most franchise learning centers have three students for each teacher. I have worked for Sylvan for three years and Kumon for two years.) * Customized sessions for learning styles, ADD, ADHD, and personal goals. * Each session will be geared to help you get the score you need. (some franchise tutoring centers make you complete their curriculum instead of getting help with your homevwork.). * Tutoring is conducted in my home not via Skype. I have done tutoring through Facebook and it is very difficult to show and explain to students the why and how of math. This further complicates a difficult situation for students struggling understand the material. * I believe in the 80/20 tutoring approach. The student talks 80% of the time, explaining to me what they do know and what they need instruction on. 20% of the time I give coaching and feedback. This is different than teaching a subject. My job as a tutor is to fill in the gaps that have occurred in their learning, provide details, do additional problems to guarantee understanding, and offer quick tips and tricks for retention. * My home is within 1 mile of I-40 and 440 exits on the east side of North Little Rock * I charge $40 for an hour session or $25 for a half hour session. I recommend 2 sessions a week for students taking a 5 day a week class. * For safety and accountability, I conduct all tutoring sessions at a table in front of a large, front window. As a parent, you are welcome to come inside and observe or watch from the comfort of your car.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Math Teacher *Bachelors in Mathematics *27 years private tutoring experience * 3 yrs Sylvan Learning Center * 2 yrs Kumon Learning Center *Manager of the Student Support Services Tutoring Center at UAFS *Home School Mom of 6 - recent ACT Scores of 26-28-31