The backstory

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While some might call it indecision, my journey of changing majors five times in college was truly a path of discovery. 

For a long time, I felt intimidated by Anatomy; in fact, I changed my major once specifically to avoid it. However, I eventually realized that every field I was passionate about required that foundational knowledge. I decided to face the challenge head-on and enrolled in the class I had once dreaded. 

That semester changed everything. Not only did I find that I truly enjoyed the subject, but I excelled in it, eventually becoming a Teaching Assistant for that exact course. This experience—along with mastering rigorous courses like Genetics, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry—taught me a vital lesson: with a strong work ethic, any material can be mastered. Now, my goal is to help students build that same confidence at a young age, proving to them that they can overcome any academic obstacle through in-person science classes and tailored science tutoring services. 

During my time at BYU, I spent over two years teaching introductory science (Physical Science 100) and a semester teaching Anatomy. These roles allowed me to adapt my teaching style to a variety of settings, from lecturing to crowds of over 300 students to leading small groups of 20 and even providing one-on-one tutoring. Each experience taught me how to connect with different types of learners, which is essential when developing a science curriculum for homeschool families. 

The lessons I learned during my time at BYU laid the essential groundwork for what would eventually become Science with Laura. 

I sincerely love teaching and watching as students understand new concepts. I care deeply about each student I work with and consider it a privilege to share my passion for science and learning with the next generation.