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Laurie C.

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Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 17 minutes

About Laurie


Bio

I have had great success with students as I help dissect a question and give helpful test taking strategies.
As a geologist before teaching, I performed soil/water investigations, evaluated data and helped design cleanups. I have hiked and rock climbed in Yosemite, Tetons, Rockies, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Zion, Bryce.
Besides bringing this outside experience, songs and mnemonic devices help students understand topics more thoroughly. I teach students with special needs and have helped them...

I have had great success with students as I help dissect a question and give helpful test taking strategies.
As a geologist before teaching, I performed soil/water investigations, evaluated data and helped design cleanups. I have hiked and rock climbed in Yosemite, Tetons, Rockies, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Zion, Bryce.
Besides bringing this outside experience, songs and mnemonic devices help students understand topics more thoroughly. I teach students with special needs and have helped them improve their scores. I have also tutored students for science Olympiad competitions including the prestigious USESO. I will help you succeed!


Education

SUNY Binghamton
Geology BS
Univ of Connecticut Geology
Masters
Queens College Education
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: In person rate of $100/hr is based on 5-mile radius from Farmingdale Public Library.
  • Lesson cancellation: 5 hours notice required
  • No background check

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Approved Subjects

Astronomy

Astronomy

As a geologist and earth science teacher, I have numerous years of experience with astronomy and weather. Astronomy topics include the Big Bang, Doppler effect, red/blue shift, galaxies, the Hertzsprung Russel diagram, orbital motions including Kepler's laws, planetary data and our solar system. Weather topics include, at a minimum, dewpoint and relative humidity, atmospheric variables, severe weather, pressure systems, fronts and air masses. I have tutored college level astronomy courses that require calculations of light collecting potential, Doppler shift, flux, absolute magnitude and distances to stars. The universe and the earth's place within it are fascinating and the more you know, the more you want to learn about it!
Earth Science

Earth Science

With over 25 years as an earth science teacher, I know curriculum inside and out. For students in NY State, I am well versed in changes to the regents curriculum. For the old curriculum, I have lab practical materials that ensure a student obtains 15 or 16 of 16 possible points. As a geologist by education and work experience, I can make earth science topics come alive with examples and photos.
Ecology

Ecology

Having been in the environmental field for 15 years prior to becoming a teacher is quite an asset. I can help your student with environmental science, geology and earth science courses. I have worked with students ranging from elementary school through college and have helped students prepare for major exams.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

Having taught science for 20+ years, I understand the confusion a student finds with science. I have a teaching style that helps a student break down a question to understand the correct answer.
Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Having been a geologist working in environmental investigations and remediation, I have worked at hazardous waste site, landfills, soil pits, manufacturing facilities to name several. I collected soil and groundwater samples, analyzed the lab data, and prepared reports on the findings, including recommendations for remediation.
Geology

Geology

I have both BS and MS degrees in geology and was an environmental geologist before I began teaching earth science. Having this background in geology makes it much easier to convey complex information. I have tutored students in both high school and college geology and they have improved their grades and the understanding of this topic.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I have tutored students who have been home schooled for both short and long term periods of time. For example, I helped one home schooled student learn the entire NYS earth science curriculum in 4 months and obtain a 98 on the regents exam. I worked with another student that was homebound from January through June.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I've been teaching earth science and tutoring for over 25 years. I have had great success with my students for the earth science Regents over the years. I have tutored 6 - 8th grade science as well as for science Olympiad competitions. I also tutored several students who had never taken earth science, and in the time we worked together, I taught earth science and geology in preparation for a screening exam. These students were selected as finalists for the US earth science Olympiad training camp!
Regents

Regents

Having taught earth science for over 25 years, I have my finger on the pulse of how the regents exam is evolving. I have helped students, both regular ed and special needs, improve their scores. This is achieved through creative songs, mnemonic devices, and heavy duty reference tables work.

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The Best Earth Science Teacher!

Laurie is an incredibly great teacher in Earth Science. I am very grateful to have found her. She is a kind, patient, responsive and highly knowledgeable. She knows clearly the school curriculum in Earth Science. She always prepares all the materials and practice questions before the class. She helps my son to understand the key concepts and makes the materials much easier to understand. She welcomes questions and explains everything thoroughly. My son enjoys to have the classes with her and he said he is going to miss her after the school year ends. Laurie, I cannot thank you enough for all of your help and support! I would highly recommend her! If anyone is looking for an excellent Earth Science teacher, Laurie is the best choice!

Linda, 33 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Linda, Thank you very much for your feedback. I enjoyed working with Ben and watching him gain experience with understanding earth science. I wish him the best success on the regents.

Amazing Amazing Amazing!

My daughter lost all confidence in Earth science and it got worse when took the earth science regents. Laurie helps so much with simplifying lessons for her. She has a lot more confidence and is ready to take the regents again. I truly thank Laurie for her patience and guidance through this struggle.

Rachel, 5 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Rachel. Thank you so much for your positive feedback. This new exam rattled many students and teachers alike but I believe Alex now understands the formula for success! I wish her a wonderful outcome on the exam. Laurie

Amazing!

Laurie did a fantastic job working with my son, who’s not at all eager to study, in preparing for the Earth Science Regents. Her enthusiasm for the subject truly made the sessions more enjoyable. When I asked what he liked about her, my son described her as “fun and kind.” Laurie is incredibly patient, highly knowledgeable, and an all-around wonderful person.

Melissa, 5 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Melissa, Thank you so much for the review. I was very happy to hear your son's regents grade. A grade above 85 shows mastery and Ryan should feel very gratified to have demonstrated this ability. Have a terrific summer! Laurie

Amazing Tutor!

Laurie has been a remarkable tutor for the new NYS Earth and Space Science Regents Exam. I had low hopes about this regents exam, mainly because I am not the best at Earth Science. Laurie's attention to detail, the abundance of materials she provides to her students, and thorough explanations of the new Reference Table made me feel much more confident for this test. Now, I have zero doubt that I will do well on this upcoming exam. I wish I had started with Laurie sooner, and I highly recommend for others to work with her!

Bellden, 4 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Bellden, thank you so much for providing such detail about how I helped you with this class. I wish you the best of success on the new earth science regents! Laurie

Outstanding!

Laurie worked with my son for a few hours in person to prep for the Lab Pratice Regents Test. Unfortunately, he had little preparation from his teacher this year. If it wasn't for Laurie's dedicated work ethic, wealth of knowledge and making learning interesting for students, he wouldn't have scored a 15/16! We're hoping he's as successful on his Earth Science Regents test with the help of Laurie, of course! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Paula, 5 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Paula, Thank you for your vote of confidence. I am so pleased that Kyler got such a great result on the practical. I wish him continued success on the earth science regents.

Super helpful tutor

Working with Laurie was great! I had a total of 2 sessions with her and she really helped me understand earth science, I was preparing for the regents and she did a wonderful job explaining concepts to me in a way that I understood, definitely worth checking her out! We went through old tests and she sent me some of her resources as well to help me out.

Oleksandra, 2 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Oleksandra, Thank you so much for your feedback. It was nice to meet you and I hope you are happy with your regents test results. Have a great summer, Laurie

True Educator

Laurie knows how to teach a topic thoroughly and make the student feel as though they are a large part of their education. She creates an inclusive learning environment where my son is taking ownership of the topic and has fun. That’s an educator!

Eileen, 25 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much Eileen. It has been fun to work with Dylan. He has a great sense of humor and it makes the lessons go quickly. Congratulations on completion of the school year and best success on the earth science regents exam. Have a wonderful summer. Laurie

excellent teacher

Laurie is doing amazing work my son! He looks forward to his lessons and is moving forward with earth science.

Eileen, 25 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Eileen, thank you for your positive review. I am enjoying the sessions with Dylan. He is enthusiastic which makes teaching him very enjoyable.

excellent teacher

My son is very happy with his lesson. Laurie is patient and helpful. She provided homework and gave good direction. Looking forward to the rest of the school year!

Eileen, 25 lessons with Laurie

Extremely knowledgeable, patient and encouraging tutor

Laurie has been teaching my high school daughter Earth Sciences in preparation for USESO exam. She has been amazing and is highly prepared for every lesson. She prepares quizzes and worksheets, provide summaries of the chapters and even maintain a shared google drive with all the materials. She has been able to instill love for the subject in my daughter who looks forward to her weekly classes with Laurie and always come out of these session excited to tell what she has learned that day. I would highly recommend Laurie as a tutor for Earth Sciences.

Amit, 57 lessons with Laurie
Tutor responded:

Hello Amit, I appreciate the detailed feedback. It has been wonderful to work with Anusha as we prepare for the USESO exam. It is clear that Anusha prepares for our meetings and I look forward to our sessions. It has been a rewarding experience as a tutor, to see a student gain confidence and understanding of very complex earth processes! Thank you, Laurie

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