Hello! My name is Mrs. Burlacu and teaching has been my passion for many years. I like to find new, fun ways to learn and make you excited about learning! I want to set you up for success and cheer you on as you grow in your knowledge. I'm currently working on my bachelor's degree in education and with a year of a experice tutoring other children, I'm certain I can make a difference in your learning journey.

With a BFA in creative and professional writing and over seven years of tutoring and editing experience, I’m excited to share my passion for writing with you. My goal is always to help my clients improve their writing. However, my true passion lies in providing a safe place for writers to explore their strengths, make mistakes, and gain more confidence in their writing skills. I started A Latte Drafts Tutoring to meet writers exactly where they are at. Whether you’re a sophomore struggling with how to start a research paper or an aspiring author wanting feedback on some short stories, I’m ready to help! Let’s fuel your passion for writing

SKILLS I USE WITH STUDENTS: Positive encouragement, using interests and creativity to teach through challenging material, employs a sense of humor and empathy to break through reluctance and apathy, values honesty and accountability vs false flattery, happy to incorporate games/fun to assist with memorization such as math facts, techniques, etc. SKILLS I USE WITH FAMILIES: proactive and teamwork approach when discussing challenges, happy to provide as much or as little feedback as requested, happy to provide additional resources/research additional resources to help EXPERIENCE: While I am new to professional tutoring, I am not new to eleme

I enjoy helping people learn, and I work hard to make every lesson interesting and engaging. I meet students at their level and guide them step by step, using clear examples, hands‑on practice, and Alberta‑based math strategies. I may give assignments from time to time to reinforce learning, and I’m always open to feedback so we can adjust the approach together. Students choose me because I’m patient, reliable, and committed to their success. I create a supportive environment where questions are encouraged and confidence grows.

7 years experience

I am an independent tutor specializing with native Spanish speakers. I give a personal customized approach. I have studied several languages myself and I know what challenges there are in learning a new language, I also like to talk about cultural, social questions a client may want to want to know about. My goal is to make the learner as comfortable as possible. It is a privilege to be able to help someone with a language.

LDA Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and the community affected by learning differences including learning disabilities, dyslexia, attention deficit disorders, and other learning challenges. Our knowledgeable team of tutors have advanced training and education in helping those who struggle with reading, math, writing, test-taking, study skills, and more. Our students all have strengths that help them overcome any challenges they may be facing. Our tutors help students to amplify their strengths, increase their confidence and succeed....