Laura

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Literacy
Essay writing
Writing
English literature

High school English teacher with 15 years of experience in the BC public school system -- experience tutoring elementary, post-secondary, and adult education as well!

English
Literacy
Essay writing
Writing
English literature

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About Laura

My post-secondary education consists of five years spent at the University of British Columbia where I completed two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts with majors in English Linguistics, English Literature, and Sociology, and a Bachelor of Education specializing in Secondary English.

Professionally, I have been employed in the public school system in Surrey, BC, Canada since 2009. Most of the courses I teach are within the English Language Arts curriculum including Advanced Placement Literature and Composition, Composition, Creative Writing, Literary Studies, and Media Studies. On the 2023 AP English Literature and Composition Exam, 38% of my students achieved a standing of "very well qualified" compared to the average of 34% provincially and 28% globally.

Other subjects with which I have teaching experience are Career Life Education, Choir/Choral Music, French, History, Humanities, Leadership, Psychology, and Social Justice.

My experience outside of the classroom includes private tutoring (in-person and online) to elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students as well as proofreading/editing compositions. I also spent two years during the peak of the pandemic teaching students online to help them graduate with a BC high school diploma.

About the lesson

As an experienced teacher of up to 30 students in a classroom and up to 120 students per semester, I have practical experience with differentiated learning which is not only acknowledging that people learn in different ways but implementing various teaching methods to address this diversity. Naturally, this lends itself to highly effective one-on-one tutoring: I'm happy to hear how you learn best and adapt my teaching style; similarly, if we are struggling I have the knowledge, skills, and patience to try other methods until you feel confident and are proud of your progress.

My formal education and most in-person/online teaching experience is with high school students (grades 8-12), but I do have tutoring experience with intermediate elementary (grades 5-7) and post-secondary students as well as adults.

My teaching philosophy focuses on developing literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and various forms of thinking (creative, critical, and reflective) that extend beyond the classroom so students can make more meaning in their lives.

High school English teacher with 15 years of experience in the BC public school system -- experience tutoring elementary, post-secondary, and adult education as well!

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High school English teacher with 15 years of experience in the BC public school system -- experience tutoring elementary, post-secondary, and adult education as well!

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About Laura

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

online

Other tutors in English

Camille

Davis

Laura

Mary

Al Hamza

Davayne

Blake

Brais

Lyle

Beccalynn

Sandy

Charlene

Mimi

Joe

Nikola

Rick

Daniel

Chas

Victoria

Gabe

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