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Lead Teacher for ESL Lessons, Reading Intervention. SAT Prep., Math
Laurie F.

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254 hours tutoring

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Lead Teacher for ESL Lessons, Reading Intervention. SAT Prep., Math
Lead Teacher for ESL Lessons, Reading Intervention. SAT Prep., Math
Laurie F.

4.9 (97 ratings)

254 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (97 ratings)

254 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Laurie

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Full service English language arts and fractions lessons for native English speakers and English Language Learners - children and adults - by a fully credentialed, Lead English language arts teacher, National Board Certified Teacher, and M.A. in Education.

Services offered:

1) English as a Second Language instruction (ESL/EFL). The lessons revolve around discussions of interesting documentaries and allow students to systematically learn the vocabulary and expressions they need in order to...

Full service English language arts and fractions lessons for native English speakers and English Language Learners - children and adults - by a fully credentialed, Lead English language arts teacher, National Board Certified Teacher, and M.A. in Education.

Services offered:

1) English as a Second Language instruction (ESL/EFL). The lessons revolve around discussions of interesting documentaries and allow students to systematically learn the vocabulary and expressions they need in order to converse in formal, academic English for their work, science and technology applications, and academia.

2) Reading intervention -

The reading lessons are fun and engaging and involve fluency work with repeated reading of plays combined with comprehension work. Two or three lessons a week for a few months combined with reading interesting lower level/higher interest books on one's own can dramatically improve reading grade level equivalent score. For students with learning disabilities, I utilize research-based interventions within the lessons to help the student overcome the reading difficulties.

3)Writing intervention -

The writing intervention lessons will be dependent upon the needs of the student. Potential lessons may involve working with a student as we both look at a report or paper they have written and help them with common editing errors. The focus of such an appointment is not to fix the mistakes for them, but to teach them, via mini lessons about common errors and how to edit their own papers. Other lessons offered will provide instruction on typical writing genre, such as essays and reports. Each mini lesson will help the student learn how to produce a different part of the written genre and allow the student to learn how to successfully move through all of the stages of the writing process, including brainstorming strategies with graphic organizers, drafting, revising, and editing. The goal of all of these lessons are to develop confidence in being able to move from a blank piece of paper to a ful

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Education

University of Southern California
Psychology
Chapman University
Other
Walden University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $26
  • Rate details: I am willing to tutor two or three students at once at a reduced per student rate.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/28/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a highly trained in reading, writing, and mathematics remediation. I have years of classroom experience, a Masters in Education, have done graduate work in reading and mathematics remediation, and possess a California Multiple Subjects credential that authorizes me to teach grades K-6 multiple subjects.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

As an experienced and credentialed classroom teacher, I have taught at the 3rd and 4th grade levels and have completed a graduate certificate program in mathematics instruction for 5th through 8th graders.
Phonics,

Phonics

I taught reading remediation for about six years at a Middle School in Rancho Cordova, CA. My students were 7th and 8th graders, but many did not have a firm grasp of phonics and had difficulty sounding out words as they read, limiting their fluency. I paired phonics work with reading that is enjoyable, including repeated reading of plays paired with comprehension work in order to improve students' reading comprehension and fluency. I have subsequently completed a reading and literacy graduate program that has deepened my skill set in order to better assist dyslexic students as well.
Reading,

Reading

I am a veteran teacher, teacher trainer, and lead teacher. I was highly trained by my school district in reading remediation. I use non-invasive testing in order to pinpoint and target areas of weakness, which may include decoding, text attack skills, motivation, fluency, and comprehension in order to provide a tailored remediation that is motivating and helps the student achieve more confidence in reading. I recently completed a graduate certificate program in reading and literacy that augmented my skills in order to better help me assist dyslexic students.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I utilize a unique, research-based developmental form of spelling instruction that begins exactly where each student is having spelling problems and utilizes higher level thinking and sorting of words, so that students use inquiry in order to determine the spelling rules for themselves and find examples of the words in their independent reading book or in real life. By the end of the lesson, the students will have written the spelling words a few times, figured out their own spelling rule and exceptions, and determined other words that meet the rule. This Constructivist form of spelling instruction is research-based and much more effective than learning spelling by rote.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

English

English,

English

I am an experienced lead English teacher and teacher trainer. I have an M.A. in Education. I am highly trained to remediate reading and writing difficulties. I have an additional graduate certificate in reading and literacy.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
IELTS,

IELTS

I am a 17 year veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners exclusively for the past three years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the IELTS, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the IELTS practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.
Reading,

Reading

I am a veteran teacher, teacher trainer, and lead teacher. I was highly trained by my school district in reading remediation. I use non-invasive testing in order to pinpoint and target areas of weakness, which may include decoding, text attack skills, motivation, fluency, and comprehension in order to provide a tailored remediation that is motivating and helps the student achieve more confidence in reading. I recently completed a graduate certificate program in reading and literacy that augmented my skills in order to better help me assist dyslexic students.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I was highly trained by the district to remediate reading and writing problems, and I trained other teachers. I taught Honors English classes and was on the district committee that helped teachers serve the needs of gifted students. I begin SAT reading and writing preparation with a bit of testing to ensure that students have test-taking skills and have no reading difficulties that might prevent them from doing their best on the test.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I utilize a unique, research-based developmental form of spelling instruction that begins exactly where each student is having spelling problems and utilizes higher level thinking and sorting of words, so that students use inquiry in order to determine the spelling rules for themselves and find examples of the words in their independent reading book or in real life. By the end of the lesson, the students will have written the spelling words a few times, figured out their own spelling rule and exceptions, and determined other words that meet the rule. This Constructivist form of spelling instruction is research-based and much more effective than learning spelling by rote.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners almost exclusively for the past six years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the TOEFL, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the TOEFL practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a highly trained in reading, writing, and mathematics remediation. I have years of classroom experience, a Masters in Education, have done graduate work in reading and mathematics remediation, and possess a California Multiple Subjects credential that authorizes me to teach grades K-6 multiple subjects.
English,

English

I am an experienced lead English teacher and teacher trainer. I have an M.A. in Education. I am highly trained to remediate reading and writing difficulties. I have an additional graduate certificate in reading and literacy.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I am a 17-year veteran, credentialed classroom teacher. I have taught all four core subjects, but I have been a middle school teacher for the majority of my career. I have been a lead teacher and teacher trainer. I have a Masters in Education and am just completing a graduate course in mathematics instruction for grades five through eight.
Reading,

Reading

I am a veteran teacher, teacher trainer, and lead teacher. I was highly trained by my school district in reading remediation. I use non-invasive testing in order to pinpoint and target areas of weakness, which may include decoding, text attack skills, motivation, fluency, and comprehension in order to provide a tailored remediation that is motivating and helps the student achieve more confidence in reading. I recently completed a graduate certificate program in reading and literacy that augmented my skills in order to better help me assist dyslexic students.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I was highly trained by the district to remediate reading and writing problems, and I trained other teachers. I taught Honors English classes and was on the district committee that helped teachers serve the needs of gifted students. I begin SAT reading and writing preparation with a bit of testing to ensure that students have test-taking skills and have no reading difficulties that might prevent them from doing their best on the test.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I utilize a unique, research-based developmental form of spelling instruction that begins exactly where each student is having spelling problems and utilizes higher level thinking and sorting of words, so that students use inquiry in order to determine the spelling rules for themselves and find examples of the words in their independent reading book or in real life. By the end of the lesson, the students will have written the spelling words a few times, figured out their own spelling rule and exceptions, and determined other words that meet the rule. This Constructivist form of spelling instruction is research-based and much more effective than learning spelling by rote.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
IELTS,

IELTS

I am a 17 year veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners exclusively for the past three years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the IELTS, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the IELTS practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners almost exclusively for the past six years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the TOEFL, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the TOEFL practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.

Math

Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I am a 17-year veteran, credentialed classroom teacher. I have taught all four core subjects, but I have been a middle school teacher for the majority of my career. I have been a lead teacher and teacher trainer. I have a Masters in Education and am just completing a graduate course in mathematics instruction for grades five through eight.

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a highly trained in reading, writing, and mathematics remediation. I have years of classroom experience, a Masters in Education, have done graduate work in reading and mathematics remediation, and possess a California Multiple Subjects credential that authorizes me to teach grades K-6 multiple subjects.
English,

English

I am an experienced lead English teacher and teacher trainer. I have an M.A. in Education. I am highly trained to remediate reading and writing difficulties. I have an additional graduate certificate in reading and literacy.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I am a 17-year veteran, credentialed classroom teacher. I have taught all four core subjects, but I have been a middle school teacher for the majority of my career. I have been a lead teacher and teacher trainer. I have a Masters in Education and am just completing a graduate course in mathematics instruction for grades five through eight.
Reading,

Reading

I am a veteran teacher, teacher trainer, and lead teacher. I was highly trained by my school district in reading remediation. I use non-invasive testing in order to pinpoint and target areas of weakness, which may include decoding, text attack skills, motivation, fluency, and comprehension in order to provide a tailored remediation that is motivating and helps the student achieve more confidence in reading. I recently completed a graduate certificate program in reading and literacy that augmented my skills in order to better help me assist dyslexic students.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

I taught reading remediation for about six years at a Middle School in Rancho Cordova, CA. My students were 7th and 8th graders, but many did not have a firm grasp of phonics and had difficulty sounding out words as they read, limiting their fluency. I paired phonics work with reading that is enjoyable, including repeated reading of plays paired with comprehension work in order to improve students' reading comprehension and fluency. I have subsequently completed a reading and literacy graduate program that has deepened my skill set in order to better assist dyslexic students as well.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a highly trained in reading, writing, and mathematics remediation. I have years of classroom experience, a Masters in Education, have done graduate work in reading and mathematics remediation, and possess a California Multiple Subjects credential that authorizes me to teach grades K-6 multiple subjects.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Laurie is a former National Board certified classroom teacher, lead teacher, and teacher trainer. She has a master's in education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language and is a California credentialed elementary and secondary teacher. She has taught all four core subjects at the primary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school level. She has mostly been working with ESL students for the past 6 years and has created 7 levels of research-based lessons for second language learners. She trained other teachers in issues of literacy across the curriculum and English language arts instruction. She makes learning fun and interesting and pushes you to do your best.
Reading,

Reading

I am a veteran teacher, teacher trainer, and lead teacher. I was highly trained by my school district in reading remediation. I use non-invasive testing in order to pinpoint and target areas of weakness, which may include decoding, text attack skills, motivation, fluency, and comprehension in order to provide a tailored remediation that is motivating and helps the student achieve more confidence in reading. I recently completed a graduate certificate program in reading and literacy that augmented my skills in order to better help me assist dyslexic students.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a veteran English language arts teacher credentialed by the state of California. I taught English/History core classes for several years at the middle school level. I had to teach study skills throughout the year for my students. Some of the topics I teach for study skills are pre-reading strategies, think-aloud strategies for informational text reading, three different note-taking strategies (based upon learner profile), strategies for taking notes while reading, how to use electronic flash cards, and metacognitive strategies for memorization and recall, based upon learner style.

Test Preparation

IELTS,

IELTS

I am a 17 year veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners exclusively for the past three years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the IELTS, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the IELTS practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I am a former lead English language arts teacher and teacher trainer in the Folsom Cordova School District. I was highly trained by the district to remediate reading and writing problems, and I trained other teachers. I taught Honors English classes and was on the district committee that helped teachers serve the needs of gifted students. I begin SAT reading and writing preparation with a bit of testing to ensure that students have test-taking skills and have no reading difficulties that might prevent them from doing their best on the test.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a veteran English teacher who was specially trained by my school district to meet the needs of English Language Learners and other remedial students of English. I have a Masters in Education with a specialization of teaching English as a Second Language. I have been teaching English Language Learners almost exclusively for the past six years, including preparing learners to take the TOIC, TOEFL, and IELTS test. My methods go far beyond simply drilling students for the TOEFL, although I am willing to do that as well (and have with the TOEFL practice materials). I also have created research-based curriculum for seven levels of English Language Learners, based upon my knowledge and training.

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Reviews

Very patient tutor

It was my son’s first lesson. She was thorough, easy to work with and is very knowledgeable!! We had some technical difficulties but she tried her best to help. Looking forward to the next class!!

Shivani , 1 lesson with Laurie

Really knows her stuff!

Laurie is teaching both maths and English to bring our girl up to grade level. Laurie is patient, methodical, organized and very kind. She is a great teacher and I would highly recommend her!

Christopher, 12 lessons with Laurie

Fantastic tutor, online

Laurie is an amazing English tutor.  She helped me with my recent writing project through Skype.  I was amazed with how much I learned even in that short time period.  She is stupendous in making the best use of Google Docs and other online tools.  Her coaching style is my favorite part. She is encouraging and brings out the best in you.

Arunkumar, 12 lessons with Laurie

Experience and patient

Laurie quickly assessed my daughters reading level and gave her some great decoding strategies on the very first lesson! So excited to see how much her reading fluency and comprehension improve with Laurie’s help.

Marla, 6 lessons with Laurie

Gives great feedback

I really like the post session feedback after each session. It gives me the parent a way to monitor progress but also and more importantly, help reinforce my son’s commitment and energy.

Bob, 48 lessons with Laurie

Great Progress In Reading

Laurie is doing a great job with my niece, She is making great progress, I would encourage you to consider Laurie if you student needs help

Janice, 37 lessons with Laurie
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