Our Tutors
Meet Lauren
Lauren has been tutoring since 2012. After graduating with a BS in Applied Mathematics in 2015, she entered the corporate world but never felt truly satisfied, returning often to independent tutoring as a source of personal fulfillment and a way to give back to the community. She saw firsthand how far behind children were falling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, so in 2021 she decided to commit herself full-time to helping them bridge the learning gap - and thus, Uplink Tutors was born.
Her style is laid back and friendly, while maintaining steady focus and always encouraging questions and self-assessment. She believes that a good student/tutor relationship is founded on mutual respect and the ability to work with each child’s unique thought processes. Her favorite part of tutoring is seeing the “ah-hah!” moment wash over a student’s face when the missing piece suddenly clicks into place.
Education
& Experience
2010-2015
Texas State University
Bachelor's Degree
2012-2013
Learning Squared
Lead Math Tutor
2014-2015
Learning Rx
Brain Trainer
2015-2018
Self Employed
Freelance Tutor
2017-2020
Yoga One Studios
Kids Yoga Instructor
2021-Present
Varsity Tutors
Tutor
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Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
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Minor - Sociology
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GPA - 3.41
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Improved students’ (K-12) test scores by guiding them through personalized tutoring curriculum, including: mathematics, reading, SAT/ACT preparation, homework studying tips, etc.
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Worked with up to 3 students at a time during each session
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Guided trainees through various exercises designed to improve memory, mental acuity, and recognition/recall speed while testing the limits of students’ processing stamina
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Developed reward systems for younger students to incentivize performance and make achievement more enjoyable
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Designed lesson plans and curated practice materials for students to supplement in-school curriculum and improve understanding of academic subjects, including elementary/middle-school level mathematics, algebra, pre-calculus, reading/grammar, study and organizational skills; frequently improving students’ test and homework scores by full letter grades
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Provided consistent reassurance and personal insights when needed to help motivate and keep students engaged and from becoming discouraged during the learning process
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Led students (ages 3-12) through engaging, movement-based practices with a focus on breath, body awareness, and mental/emotional awareness
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Created hour-long lesson plans comprised of themed yoga sequences, games, and activities, including props and visuals to keep students focused and involved
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Worked with up to 35 students at a time, and on occasion with special needs students
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Independently designs and implements customized lesson plans for students K-12, delivered in a fully online format
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Assists with homework completion and test preparation
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Works with up to 4 students in each session