Broadway Singing with Laura S.

Hi there! I’m a private tutor, arts educator, and life coach who has helped hundreds of students achieve their academic, creative, and professional goals. With over two decades of teaching experience, I offer students an innovative, motivating approach to learning that guides them to think for themselves, giving them the skills and confidence they need to excel in all subjects. My teaching philosophy emphasizes both the discipline required for learning something new and the importance of finding joy and excitement throughout the process. Growing up bilingual, I attended schools both in the US and in Japan, and I draw on my diverse educational background to hand-pick the best pedagogical methods that align with each student’s learning needs. For the creative types, I teach piano, singing, and acting. Many of my students have performed on/off Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, and on tv/film. I also teach English, Japanese, writing, math, and ACT/SAT prep, and executive functioning skills as a private tutor, in classrooms, and in corporate settings. My students have attended top private and public schools in the prestigious NYC school system, and most have been accepted into the universities of their choice, including Ivy League schools and elite international institutions. Students of all ages find my relaxation, mindfulness, and focus-building exercises to be extremely effective as they prepare for standardized tests, college admissions, board meetings, and beyond. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals! Graduate of Harvard University and UC Davis (Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key honor societies) International Baccalaureate Diploma Holder Specialties: Personalized curriculum building for Japanese / English language learning • College admissions essays • Mathematics (up to Algebra 2) • SAT / ACT test prep • Proofreading • Grant proposals • Cover letters and resumes • Marketing materials • Executive functioning • General homework help