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Laurel
- Rate PKR 9,739
- Response 3h
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Students9
Number of students Laurel has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Laurel has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

PKR 9,739/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Redaction
- Test prep
- Thesis and dissertation writing assistance
- Dissertation
PhD & Former College Professor -- Tutoring English/ELA, writing, college essays, theses, dissertations, APA format, and AP- and college-level psychology.
- English
- Redaction
- Test prep
- Thesis and dissertation writing assistance
- Dissertation
Lesson location
About Laurel
My M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1998) are in Experimental Psychology and I have taught undergraduate courses such as developmental psychology and learning theory. I also taught summer sessions on "How Animals Learn" for 5th-8th grade students in the College for Kids program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My written work has been published in a peer-reviewed journal as well as in non-profit publications. For about six years, I was a Docent for the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association where I led students of all ages on zoo tours dealing with animal behavior, adaptations, and conservation issues. Since the Summer of 2019, I have been tutoring elementary through high school and college students in academic English and ELA, essay writing, APA-format writing, and AP Psychology. My understanding of age-appropriate activities for children helps me select topics and tasks that keep students engaged. I do not have experience teaching students with learning disabilities (e.g., ADD, ADHD, dyslexia), however. I have worked with students both in-person and online, but I am only tutoring online at this time due to COVID-19.
Students have achieved significant improvement while working with me. My 7th-grade student advanced to Honors English this year, and my college student improved her English writing course grade from a B+ to a solid A by the end of her semester with me. As the instructor for a summer course in research writing and APA format, I guided a high school student through the process of designing her own research project, writing a 30-page, APA-format proposal on it, and presenting it to a peer-review panel for critique. She will include this successful summer project in her college applications.
About the lesson
- Middle School
- SSC
- HSSC
- +3
levels :
Middle School
SSC
HSSC
Adult Education
Master
Doctoral
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
An initial meet-and-greet (by phone or online) with the student or parent gives me a clear idea about goals for tutoring, and gives the student and/or parent a chance to get to know me a bit and ask questions. Information about the student's learning style, interests, and extra-curricular activities is also gathered at this time. This general profile helps me choose learning activities and materials that will hold their interest. Sometimes students have access to online learning platforms used by their school or college which I can incorporate into our tutorials. Any assignments from a teacher at school can be prioritized during our sessions as needed. I will focus on specific areas in which improvement is sought and obtain the appropriate materials to review during tutorials. I use a number of resources for this.
Usually, I start with a one-hour session to see how it goes for the student. If he or she requires more time for instruction, tutorials may be scheduled in 90-minute or two-hour sessions (with a short break if needed). I like to go at the student's pace since everyone learns in their own way and at their own speed. Every student's needs are unique, so I tailor the materials I provide to each individual. My tutoring fee helps cover my access to appropriate teaching materials for the student's subject area and grade level if not provided by the student or family.
Rates
Rate
- PKR 9,739
Pack prices
- 5h: PKR 48,697
- 10h: PKR 97,395
online
- PKR 9,739/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Laurel will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
My rates differ depending on the subject being taught and the level at which it is taught. They reflect the amount of preparation and follow-up time required for each session:
Academic English/ELA and writing for middle school, high school, college, and adult students: $35/hr.
AP Psychology, college psychology, and research or thesis/dissertation writing: $45/hr.
Follow-up summaries (included): Following each session, the student or family will receive a written summary of what was covered during the session, any assignments the student is to work on for the next tutorial, and plans for the next meeting.
As a self-employed tutor, I pay 15% in income taxes, have a business license, and spend time outside of each tutorial session on preparation, review, and sometimes purchasing appropriate materials for use with each student. These costs are factored into my tutoring rate. However, I do my best to keep my fees as affordable for students as possible, and they are competitive with those set by tutors with similar graduate degrees and teaching experience. Tutoring is not just a side job for me; it is my vocation and primary source of income. I love what I do and there is nothing that fulfills me more than helping others learn.
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