Laura S. Wyzant
Greensburg, PA · Teaches online · $57/hr · ★ 5.0
Subjects: Elementary (K-6th), Praxis, ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Dyslexia, Ecology, Elementary (K-6th), Genetics, Praxis, Reading, SAT Math
Testimonials (92)
“Laura is currently tutoring both of my children in math- Geometry and Algebra 1- She has a very kind and calm approach, making complex concepts easy for them to understand. What truly impressed me is her dedication. She goes over the scheduled time to ensure the kids fully grasp the material. She also tailors her teaching to match their school curriculum perfectly, which has led to a noticeable improvement in the test scores.”
— JungSun, 56 lessons with Laura
“Our son had a great lesson with Laura. She is very knowledgeable about the SAT and all relevant resources. I was also very impressed with Laura's thoughtful answers to my questions as a parent after the lesson.”
— Christa, 1 lesson with Laura
“Laura genuinely likes to work with people, she helps, encourages and lifts up, making the 60 minutes spent with her not only useful, but also meaningful! Thank you, will return!”
— Sadie, 2 lessons with Laura
“We've only had one session with Laura so far, but more to come! My daughter had a positive experience. Laura was patient, knowledgeable, and did a great job explaining algebra concepts clearly. My daughter felt comfortable and more confident after the lesson. We look forward to future sessions!”
— Stacey, 6 lessons with Laura
“Laura stands out among tutors because she is more than a tutor. She is a TEACHER. I appreciate how she has taken the reigns of my son's math study, alleviating his stress--and mine!”
— Andrea, 8 lessons with Laura
“Laura has done an amazing job teaching both of my kids. My son had a D in precalc when they first met and after many sessions, he got an 85 on the final. Super responsive and helpful - highly recommend Laura!”
— Nicole, 13 lessons with Laura
“Laura is very patient and a great tutor. She took the time and went through with my son over some concepts to prepare him for his test. She undetstood where he was struggling and helped him.”
— Ravit, 3 lessons with Laura
“Laura did an excellent job motivating and engaging my 5th grader ! He dislikes math and she was able to meet him where he's at and help him tremendously in just three sessions prior to his state test ! We are definitely going to continue through the summer to avoid the summer slide and head into 6th grade with confidence. I highly recommend Laura!”
— Julie, 3 lessons with Laura
“My son said Laura is nice and helpful. They got through a lengthy take home assignment in their first session. Laura is incredibly flexible with scheduling and very responsive to messaging. It is helpful when trying to manage a complicated household.”
— Linda, 5 lessons with Laura
“We feel so lucky to have found Laura. My son, a junior in high school, was really struggling in Algebra II and had worked with a few tutors before, but none connected with him the way she has. Laura is incredibly patient, understanding, and has a great way of adapting to different learning styles. She’s helped build both his confidence and his understanding, and we’ve seen a significant improvement. We highly recommend her!”
— Kristin , 6 lessons with Laura
“Laura has been an excellent tutor for my daughter. From the first session, she demonstrated a strong ability to adapt her teaching style to match my daughter’s learning needs and explains concepts clearly, ensuring understanding before moving on. She focuses on key concepts and commonly tested material, which has been especially helpful for standardized test preparation. Her experience with different learning styles really shows in how she structures her lessons. Most importantly, my daughter feels comfortable, supported, and more confident when working with her, even when covering challenging topics. We’re very pleased with the progress and look forward to continuing sessions with Laura.”
— Lorena, 7 lessons with Laura
“My daughter is doing much better with Mrs. Laura’s help. My daughter is engaged and feels more confident in completing her Algebra work and looking as the zoo cam for a little break during tutoring.”
— Rosalyn, 17 lessons with Laura
“Laura has worked with our daughter on Algebra II. The sessions have been successful and led to greater understanding. She felt confident going into her next test (results not out yet). We plan on continuing with Laura into the next semester.”
— Michelle, 14 lessons with Laura
“My son’s algebra grade was hovering around a failing grade. His last test was a 74 and the one before that was far worse. His first test grade after 2 sessions with Laura was an 89 and I can tell he is getting his math confidence back. It used to be his favorite subject and one he did very well in. Now I think he is on his way back. Thank you Laura!”
— Michael, 19 lessons with Laura
“Took time to thoroughly explain the math problems and simplified it. My child understood the concepts being broken down in such a way.”
— Tonia, 18 lessons with Laura
“Laura is a fantastic tutor! We had a wonderful experience with her Hon Algebra 2 tutoring. She broke down the concepts in a way that was easy for my son to follow, and he finished the session feeling much more confident about the unit. We really appreciate the help! Would definitely recommend to others.”
— Rashmi, 6 lessons with Laura
“Laura is an excellent tutor! She is patient, knowledgeable, and explains concepts in a clear and supportive way. My daughter always feels more confident after each session, and Laura does a great job identifying exactly where help is needed. She communicates well, is always prepared, and consistently goes above and beyond to make sure the material is understood. We truly appreciate her dedication and highly recommend her!”
— Tianjia, 17 lessons with Laura
“Laura is a natural teacher. She is positive, kind and highly skilled in assessing where my child needed support. He is really looking forward to another session.”
— Janett, 22 lessons with Laura
“Laura was great with my son and started off great with Algebra 2. Right away diving into the worksheets and solving problems, helping with the basics and fundamentals. My son enjoyed the class and will engaging Laura on a weekly basis.”
— Shankar, 25 lessons with Laura
“Laura is working with my rising 7th-grade daughter, reviewing 6th-grade key topics and introducing 7th-grade subjects. My daughter says she has learned more in an hour with Laura than in a week at school. My wife, who's a learning specialist, lauds Laura's ability to connect and her clear, logical approach. We highly recommend.”
— Paul, 14 lessons with Laura
“My daughter needed some help with a few topics in Algebra 2. Laura had immediate availability, was well priced and was a huge help! In just one session my daughter’s confidence skyrocketed. She followed up with study resources and I already booked another appointment with her. I am beyond impressed!”
— Haley, 2 lessons with Laura
“She helped me understand logarithms and she was very kind and patient. We worked through example problems when I didn’t understand something which was very helpful, and she was very good at explaining everything. I’m usually not the best at math nor do I enjoy it but I felt very confident in the material after the lesson. I highly recommend and will continue to book!”
— Keyla, 2 lessons with Laura
“Laura developed rapport really quickly with my child and was able to address his questions and taught him a new methodology. Really appreciate her thorough follow up too.”
— Tina, 1 lesson with Laura
“Laura helped my daughter with algebra and chemistry in.She was having problem understanding her teachers in high school. After a couple of lessons with Laura, she became more confident in what she is doing in both classes. Her next couple tests her grade have improved so much. She was thinking of dropping one or both classes but now she told me she won’t anymore! Laura Thank you so much you are a life saver according to my daughter and I totally agree!!!! We will continue having her help in the future!”
— Dolores, 3 lessons with Laura
“Laura is excellent at working with my daughter for Algebra 2. She has the content knowledge and a wonderful way to share it. She is also very kind and patient. I highly recommend her.”
— Lisa , 59 lessons with Laura
“Laura S. is patient and easy to follow and very helpful to anyone trying to grasp math concepts. She has a very easy and approachable style. She is very prepared with materials and techniques to help delivery of material. I would highly recommend her as a math tutor.”
— Fiona, 30 lessons with Laura
“Laura has helped my daughter embrace Algebra I and now I can say the word "math" in the house without a grimace or frown or grunt. Laura is extremely knowledgeable in the topics at hand and really "connects" with my 15 year old which makes this a match made in heaven. Thank you Laura for your ongoing tutoring. We are so lucky to have found you via Wyzant.”
— William D., 20 lessons with Laura
“Laura continues to be great at tutoring our daughter in pre-calculus. She is patient and knowledgeable and able to provide guidance and insights that will help our daughter succeed in her math course.”
— Todd, 44 lessons with Laura
“My son really enjoyed his session with Laura. She was fun and took him through the lesson at a pace he could absorb. She gave him the notes afterwards which were very helpful. Highly recommended.”
— Cayle, 3 lessons with Laura
“My daughter is learning allot from Laura! Math and chemistry- 10th grade. She is super nice and patient........ we will continue with her. We appreciate her flexability too.”
— Mia, 7 lessons with Laura
“My daughter had her first lesson with Laura to work on both Geometry and Physics. She has had been having some difficulty with the teachers in both subjects, and a general lack of actual explanation in class. Laura made everything so clear and understandable and boosted my daughter’s confidence. Her whole attitude shifted after just their first lesson. I would highly recommend Laura as a knowledgeable, positive, and patient tutor. We are so happy to have found her!”
— Jackie, 33 lessons with Laura
“Laura has a soothing presence that really removes the stress from learning. She's got a wide spectrum of knowledge and it really shows! She's been a huge help, and she's very sweet as well.”
— Justin, 29 lessons with Laura
“Laura is knowledgeable and patient. According to my daughter, Laura can explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand for kids/teens. Look forward to future lessons!”
— Sunkyu, 65 lessons with Laura
“Laura is helping my 5th grade child review math concepts. She not only explains the concepts well, but she makes the math experience more engaging and fun for my child. I highly recommend her.”
— Shelly, 4 lessons with Laura
“Laura was phenomenal with my daughter this summer (and my daughter is picky about her teachers!) Laura worked hard to prepare my daughter for the new material she’ll learn sophomore year and shared a lot of helpful printouts, guide sheets and homework. She was communicative, quick to reply, and flexible with scheduling. We will absolutely be reaching out to Laura whenever my daughter needs help with math.”
— Cali, 8 lessons with Laura
“Laura helped my son through his online math program explaining concepts as needed. She uses technology well to whiteboard with student. She is very patient and knowledgeable teacher.”
— Lini, 2 lessons with Laura
“Laura's approach to teaching is very effective. She's knowledgeable and patient. Hiring her to tutor our children has been one of the best investments we've made. Highly, highly recommend”
— Abe, 1 lesson with Laura
“My son really enjoys lessons with Ms. Laura. She seems to have found a way to engage him. He likes doing math now, and it's all because of Ms. Laura. She is very positive and supportive. Highly recommend it.”
— Vera, 173 lessons with Laura
“My son used to like math in the earlier grades but lost all motivation last year for some reason. We asked Ms. Laura for help, and we saw the change instantly. He enjoys lessons with her and does not mind math anymore and making progress. Thank you, Ms Laura!”
— Vera, 173 lessons with Laura
“Laura helped me review what I had learned and started teaching me Algebra 2. She is a good teacher with a lot of experience and clear thinking. I really like her classes.”
— Terry, 6 lessons with Laura
“Laura is tutoring my 10 and 12 year old sons over the summer. She is very good at trying to make it fun for them by creating projects incorporating math strategies. Laura always gives the boys positive feedback and she provides a helpful summary after each session.”
— Julie, 7 lessons with Laura
“She taught me some Algebra 2, and she taught me in a way I could understand it. Now, I understand some of the more difficult concepts better. She is very patient as well.”
— Jai, 10 lessons with Laura
“Grateful for Laura's tutoring of my daughter for her end of year Biology test. She carefully worked through the study guide with her. She gave very detailed notes of their sessions and was flexible in scheduling an additional session when needed. Thank you!”
— Demetra, 4 lessons with Laura
“My son is so happy with Laura. She’s been very helpful! Her communication and ability to get the idea across in a way that he can digest it is just great. We are continuing to work with her.”
— Alex, 3 lessons with Laura
“Today was my son’s 1st tutor lesson and he really enjoyed working with Laura! He stated she was very patient and extremely helpful! My son has had 3 other tutors in the past, but this is honestly the first time I’ve heard him feel comfortable with his tutor, and he’s looking forward to the next session. Laura is AWESOME!!!”
— Erica, 8 lessons with Laura
“Laura tutored my 12 year old daughter in prealgebra. There were nothing but word problems, and the instructions on how to solve the problems in the textbook were confusing and did not make sense to my daughter. Laura went through several problems and showed my daughter how to solve the problems using a more simplified method, and it finally clicked for her. Laura asked my daughter to work on some homework problems and watched her she solved them to make sure she understood. She is an excellent tutor, one I will utilize again and will recommend to others. She was super helpful.”
— Michelle, 3 lessons with Laura
“Laura has helped my son go from a low C to an A in his math class. He is less stressed with the additional help and has a firm grasp on the topics. I would highly recommend her!”
— Angela, 26 lessons with Laura
“Laura was very helpful to our daughter. My daughter felt like she learned a ton and felt that Laura was patient and great at explaining things. We feel lucky to have found Laura and will continue with her help the rest of the school year.”
— Kimberlee, 7 lessons with Laura
“She is great teacher and helped my daughter a lot She has a good tolls and records the lessons”
— Alyaa, 26 lessons with Laura
“First of all , MS Laura taught me How to solve Arithmetic problems many ways to get the result faster.Also , she help me understood the keys words problems and specific word when i have to multiply , division and subtraction. Finally , Ms.Laura is an amazing teacher.So , I encourage us to join her for tutoring lesson.”
— Rivaldo, 16 lessons with Laura
“Laura can help my granddaughter in both chemistry and Algebra 2 I was at my wits end but luckily, we found Laura! "Laura can do specialized topics that I pick out." --Ryan. 10th grade student”
— Elaine, 24 lessons with Laura
“Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. Prepared me for many calculus tests and homework assignments. So happy to have found Laura on Wyzant.”
— Samantha, 9 lessons with Laura
“Laura was a doll! She's so kind and very helpful no matter what time or day you have your lesson. She helped me improve my ACT math and her reviews helped me a bunch! I was far more confident retaking the exam after her help.”
— Luna, 9 lessons with Laura
“Laura has taught me lessons that were difficult for me and she is patient with everything when I get lost making the topic a lot more understandable and uses the spare time to give practice questions to confirm you know the topic well.Thank you very much Laura.”
— Ewa, 57 lessons with Laura
“Laura helped my son prepare for a pre-calc. test. She showed a good understanding of the subject matter and helped explain concepts better than his teacher did. This gave him much more confidence going into the test.”
— Kerri, 1 lesson with Laura
“Laura is awesome! She is patient , accommodating and knowledgeable! Will definitely be booking more sessions for my son! Highly recommend!”
— Maryse, 54 lessons with Laura
“Laura understands how best my daughter learns and applies that to every lesson. My daughter comes out feeling more confident about her math ability after every lesson. Thank you Laura.”
— Sirisha, 34 lessons with Laura
“EXCELLENT tutor for my shy daughter. She has helped my daughter build her confidence in geometry. My daughter is less reluctant to participate in class and definitely feels more confident when tackling her assignments! Thank you so much Laura!!!❤️”
— Carolina, 20 lessons with Laura
“My daughter has greatly benefited from Laura’s tutoring in Honors Biology. Laura goes above and beyond to provide helpful training tools and tests. She thoroughly reviews the material and helps test/quiz my daughter on the material to make sure she is fully prepared for her tests. I am very Impressed with Laura as a tutor.”
— Christy, 8 lessons with Laura
“Laura is working with my daughter on SAT Prep and she's made great strides in just a few sessions! I'm grateful for Laura and the work that she does. I highly recommend her services.”
— Chad, 3 lessons with Laura
“Laura is a kind, knowledgeable, & encouraging tutor. She makes learning fun & gets my daughter to talk through the learning process in a positive learning environment.”
— Danielle, 98 lessons with Laura
“After just two sessions, my daughter is feeling more confident about her ninth grade math. Laura is very friendly and a great listener as well as communicator. So far so good!”
— Gregori, 181 lessons with Laura
“Ms. Laura helped me to understand the concept of problem-solving, and we tackled different HESI math problems. She gives you time to understand and let you practice.”
— Cherisse, 5 lessons with Laura
“Helped my son with his Chemistry class and for the final exam. He enjoyed the sessions and did well on the exam. A++”
— Greg, 1 lesson with Laura
“Laura is teaching me a lot about mathematical formulas. I like she is very patient with me giving that it's been a while since I have been in school. I'm happy that I found a tutor who I can actually learn from and one who is helping me get results.”
— Clarice, 6 lessons with Laura
“Laura was awesome with my 6th grade twins. She made things easy to understand, and they also enjoyed it. She immediately connected with them and the hour flew by. They both said the way she explained things was so much easier to understand than their current teacher at school. Great first session!”
— LISA, 88 lessons with Laura
“Great first lesson, Laura sent material ahead for my daughter to work on and helped her get through some areas she was struggling with. My daughter is really motivated now that she is seeing progress!!”
— Aaron, 46 lessons with Laura
“She’s super nice, understanding, and helpful. I feel a lot better for my exam coming up! She gives practice, makes accommodations & overall helps your learning in many ways!”
— Alyssa, 25 lessons with Laura
“My son had his first Geometry tutoring session yesterday and he was very happy with Laura. He really liked her teaching style and looks forward to many more. Thank you Laura for accommodating us last minute.”
— Lendy, 2 lessons with Laura
“Great math tutor session as always. Laura is the absolute best. Very good teacher and very dependable. Plus my daughter respond very well to Laura’s way of teaching. Thank you”
— James, 58 lessons with Laura
“Laura is the best!!! Patient, understanding and so knowledgeable in everything. Thank you for always helping Lucas. He is doing so much better since Laura has been helping him.”
— Lucas, 58 lessons with Laura
“I can’t thank Laura enough for all she had done to help my son!!! She is so patient and explains everything so well. I highly recommend her!!”
— Lucas, 58 lessons with Laura
“My 9th grade daughter was struggling in math and wanted help. She was hesitant about online tutoring. However, once she took a class with Laura she was hooked. Now she schedules her own sessions with Laura and feels comfortable with math. I hope to use Laura till my daughter goes to college.”
— Tanveer, 11 lessons with Laura
“Laura is a huge help for my son!! Thank you so much for all that you do. It has helped him so much.”
— Lucas, 58 lessons with Laura
“Simply amazing, patient & knowledgeable. I look forward to continuing my education with her assistance! Math is my toughest subject but she breaks it down for me.”
— Tamara, 40 lessons with Laura
“Laura was great with my daughter, Hailey. She’s struggling with Algebra 2 and just needs some extra help. Laura is prepared with worksheets and extras for Hailey. Laura made her feel comfortable when asking questions and showed her ways to work out problems and check her work. We look forward to continuing to work with Laura in the future.”
— Nicole , 312 lessons with Laura
“In such a short time Laura has been able to help my daughter with her algebra. I am so thankful for Laura’s abilities and her flexibility! She has made a big difference.”
— Christina Mercelle, 32 lessons with Laura
“Laura is an amazing teacher. She taught my son more in 1 hour than his teacher did in 6 weeks. He absolutely loves how she explains the information and how patient she is.”
— LIDIA, 24 lessons with Laura
“Couldn’t find any tutors to help me until I met her. She is very good at explaining things and taking things slowly to make sure you really understand the topic”
— Logan, 18 lessons with Laura
“Laura has helped my daughter with her math SAT, my daughter has always struggled with math and after tutoring she has been able to understand math problems like never before. She’s very happy! Thank you Laura”
— Aismara, 8 lessons with Laura
“She was awesome!!! I look foreword to working with her more!! I felt comfortable and learned so much with her!”
— Reagan, 8 lessons with Laura
“Laura helped me get through my summer math packet before school started. Through our 3 meetings she was incredibly supportive and helpful and helped me finish the packet on time. Would use again.”
— Stephanie, 3 lessons with Laura
“Laura has helped my son early in the school year to give him a solid foundation for the rest of this year. She is patient, knowledgeable, and great at making concepts simple to understand.”
— Ginger , 4 lessons with Laura
“She was very relatable and knowledgeable. We struggled with our internet connection at home and lost some time but she stayed with it until the lesson was completed. She was more concerned about teaching the material than a time limit. She stayed on longer and that was greatly appreciated. We will definitely be using her again! Money well spent. Five stars!!”
— Timothy, 1 lesson with Laura
“Laura was great with my daughter, Hailey. She’s struggling with Algebra 2 and just needs some extra help. Laura was prepared with worksheets and extras for Hailey. Laura made her feel comfortable when asking questions and showed her ways to work out problems and check her work. We look forward to continuing to work with Laura in the future.”
— Nicole , 312 lessons with Laura
“Laura worked with my son in areas of Geometry. When he was finished I could see a look of accomplishment on his face. He said how well Laura broke content down for his comprehension and set the foundation for strong application skills.”
— Christine, 13 lessons with Laura
“She has been a tremendous help to my daughter. I highly recommend her. She has help to better prepare her for her unit exams and it is showing in the results.”
— John, 7 lessons with Laura
“Laura worked with our high schooler for Algebra 2 and they worked very well together. Laura was very helpful in writing out the problems in way our daughter could better understand the work she’s doing. I would highly recommend Laura!”
— Steve, 26 lessons with Laura
“Laura taught me a lot! I have been seeing for awhile now. She is a great math tutor. She help me get through all high school math and now starting on college math. I definitely recommend her if your are struggling in math.”
— Brenna, 68 lessons with Laura
“Excellent teacher, makes material simple and easier to understand!! Flexible with her schedule, felt very comfortable talking to her. Would recommend her and will continue to have tutoring from her.”
— Suhani, 104 lessons with Laura
“Laura is an excellent tutor. She has been helping my daughter prepare for the SATs. Her sessions are guided by my daughter's needs. They are organized, informational, and she sends feedback and materials needed after the session. We are extremely pleased with the lessons.”
— Christina, 3 lessons with Laura
“I really enjoyed our first lesson and I can’t wait to meet for another lesson to help get prepared for the exam”
— Sarah, 8 lessons with Laura