"Hello! My name is Laura! I am from the Rio Grande Valley, in deep south Texas. I taught secondary social studies for 12 years and now work in higher education. I hold a master's degree in History with two bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Spanish. I have conducted Ethnographic research in Anthropology in Mexico and published articles on south Texas History for the Texas State Historical Association. Currently, I am a stay-at-home mom.

I prepare our sessions before we have them in order to stay focused, on task, and ensure success in the material.

I have taught 8th and 11th grade Social Studies which is STAAR tested. At the college level, I have been a teacher's assistant in World History and Western Civilization. At this level I enjoy supporting students in strengthening their writing and research skills. All in all, if you are looking for an experienced k-12 or college history tutor, I am your person! I look forward to sharing skills, tips and tricks to being successful on exams, research projects, and writing.

I have a strong background in essay writing in MLA, APA, and Chicago (Turabian) format. So, if you need assistance in college essay writing, I am your person! We can do a variety of things like essay outlining, researching and obtaining sources, writing rough drafts, and more!" less...