About

Laura Denver, Owner, Long-Time Educator

Confidence Leads to Success
Hi, I’m Laura Denver and I’m a professional educator with 3 decades of educational services experience. I give my students the confidence they need to succeed in school and in life. I believe every child can learn and it’s my job to help them figure out how they learn. I work with students of all abilities. I take great pride in helping students become better learners.

The Right Teaching Method for Each Student
I’m a lifelong learner and problem solver. My career as a Software Quality Engineer taught me to evaluate myself and processes to see how I can make improvements. I’ve used these skills to evaluate my own personal delivery of knowledge to my students. If a student is not responding to one method of instruction, I will try another.

Creating Connections
I have a natural ability to connect with students. I should—I’ve been doing it a long time. I started in high school by helping my cousins with their math. I enjoyed it then and love helping students today. I get a great sense of satisfaction when I know I’ve made a real difference.

My Happy, Busy Life
When I’m not tutoring, I love reading, crocheting and spending time with my family including my husband, 4 kids, and 3 dogs.

Areas of Expertise

  • Dyslexia Specialist, International Dyslexia Association

  • Math - K thru 8, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus AB

  • Reading, Emerging Reading Skills, Reading Comprehension

  • Writing, Organization, Processing

  • Learning Disabilities, Reading, Math, Processing, Executive Functioning, Study Skills, ADD/ADHD

  • ACT/SAT Prep

Certifications and Specialized Training

  • Wilson Reading System - Level 2 Certified

  • Learning Behavior Specialist - Level 1 (LBS1) - Concordia University

  • Middle School Endorsement - University of Phoenix

  • Illinois School Certification - Type 09 - Secondary Education, Math Endorsement

  • Indiana Professional Educator License - 5-12: Content: Mathematics, P-12: Content: Mild Interventions

Education

  • Roosevelt University - M.A. Secondary Education 

  • Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN - B.A. Applied Mathematics