About Us

Laurel Davis

Laurel Davis, Director of The Tutoring Link, is a special education teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has taught in and out of the classroom and has worked as an advocate for students. She is certified in the Orton-Gillingham method of language instruction by the Association of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators and is an International Dyslexia Association certified Structured Literacy Interventionist.  She holds a B.A. in Educational Psychology.

Additionally, she is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a Twist Kids Yoga instructor. She has also studied Brain Gym, Linda Mood Bell and Handwriting Without Tears methods.

As an educator and parent she believes each child is a unique individual with their own strengths and talents.  Laurel’s creative and compassionate teaching helps students develop confidence and reach their goals by encouraging and celebrating each step along the way to success.

About our services:

• Specialized Expertise: Our tutors are highly trained and experienced in working with students who have learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive function challenges. We understand the unique needs of each learner and tailor our approach accordingly.
• Orton-Gillingham Approach: We utilize evidence-based methodologies, based on the science of reading including the Orton-Gillingham approach, to address reading, writing, and spelling difficulties.
• Individualized Learning Plans: We conduct thorough assessments to identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses, and develop personalized learning plans that target specific areas of need.
• Multi-Sensory Instruction: We incorporate multi-sensory techniques to engage students and reinforce learning through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.
• Executive Function Support: We provide strategies and tools to improve executive function skills, such as organization, time management, and planning.
• Positive and Supportive Environment: We create a nurturing and encouraging learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and build confidence.
• Collaboration with Parents and Schools: We maintain open communication with parents and collaborate with schools to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning experience.
• Summer Programs and Intensive Tutoring: We offer specialized summer programs to prevent summer learning loss, and intensive tutoring for those needing extra support.