Some thanks from past clients...

“What a treasure you are. There are many happy and relaxed moms out there thanks to you.”
“Your assistance was invaluable - my son’s writing and general articulation are so improved!!”
“Thank you for being such a good sounding board, tutor, and especially a friend to our daughter.”

Laura J. Fisher. Owner/Educator

Laura attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree in English as well as her initial post-graduate work in education, followed by her Master’s Degree work in Reading at the University of Virginia. She began tutoring in the Richmond community in 1991 with Reading Matters, where she worked for 15 years. In 2006, she established Learning Partners, LLC, working with dedicated families, educators, and other professionals to support struggling learners. Her career as an educator has helped Laura understand how to best help students learn to lessen the impact of their challenges by developing skills and strategies that navigate their weaknesses while playing to their strengths. Most importantly, students develop an awareness of how their own brains work and how to tailor their approach to tasks and experiences to get the most out of them.

Whether in person or on Zoom, Laura helps all kinds of learners:

  • Develop strong writing skills

  • Enhance reading comprehension and fluency

  • Establish successful, strategic study skills

  • Cultivate effective critical thinking skills that supports all areas of learning

  • Manage the complex set of skills that optimize executive function

  • Prepare for the SAT and ACT

  • Manage the college application process, including writing college essays

  • Adapt skills to meet the new learning and organiztion demands of higher education

“We can’t thank you enough for all the help and guidance you gave our children. They are both absolutely beautiful writers.”

“I am so excited about this opportunity and new step I am taking - which would not have been possible without your assistance.”

“I’m so proud of our daughter and grateful to you for helping her realize her potential.”

“You are so much fun to be around and the coolest tutor by far.”

“It’s so nice when you find ways to help me out.”

“Thank you Laura for your neverending support. I don’t know what we would have done without you.”

“Wow. How far our son has come in one year with you. And me too!”

“There will never be enough ways to say thank you for all you've done for our son.”