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Laurie tutors in Portland, ME

Laurie K.

Private tutor in Portland, ME

Education

JD 1988 University of Maine School of Law 4th in class Cum laude MA 1988 Muskie school of Public Policy and University of So. Maine MA 1999 Dartmouth College

Experience

Experience/Qualifications Retired Law Professor I taught law from 1995-2014. I am available to work with students from 4th grade to graduate school. I bring a critical thinking approach to my teaching. I have particular strength in helping students find success in written and oral communication; learning strategies; and analysis. My academic specialties include appellate advocacy; civil procedure; legal analysis; women & children and the law; written and oral communication; and dispute resolution. In addition to teaching, I coached successful student teams in national competitions in Appellate Advocacy, Negotiation and Trial Advocacy. One of my Negotiation teams won the National ABA competition and participated internationally. I retired in 2014 from the law school classroom. I miss working with students both in and out of the classroom and am especially strong in one on one collaborative learning situations.

Subject Expertise

8th GradeWritingTest PrepStudy Skills And OrganizationReadingLSAT Logical ReasoningLSAT Analytical ReasoningLegal WritingLaw9th Grade10th Grade7th Grade6th Grade5th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade1st Grade12th Grade11th Grade

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 10 minutes away for a flat fee

Hobbies

Learning should be enjoyable at the same time that it is challenging. It is in the challenges students encounter that real learning takes place. I am most effective as a tutor/teacher when a student has the courage and willingness to work through their particular learning challenges. In this way students in the top, middle or bottom of the class find the most personal and academic growth and success. I have strong skills in communication and have an easy going personality. I take a collaborative, critical thinking approach to learning and teaching. I have worked with law students at the top of the class and those with learning disabilities. I take an individual approach and have been successful in helping students achieve their specific academic goals. Students have found me to be helpful with learning and study approaches, exam preparation, analysis of subject manner and effective writing.

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