Meet Laura
BA, University of Virginia
MA, Cornell University
Consistently ranked as one of Florida’s “Highly Effective” educators
A licensed Florida educator with nearly 20 years of experience working with students, Laura Burke holds state certification in teaching English at the secondary level and served as the Director of Student Programs for a college and career readiness non-profit.
Laura’s enthusiasm and interest in bringing out the best in individual students has been the hallmark of her career, in both the classroom and at the Naples-based Champions for Learning (CFL). Most recently, she led the 2021 Personal Statement Summer Workshop for CFL and acted as curriculum professional for development of personalized student resumes and completion of the Common Application.
What Students are Saying
“Writing essays for graduate school admission can be a daunting prospect, but Laura was excellent at helping me find the focus for my main idea and clarify my content. Her recommendations for adding description and detail were invaluable. I especially appreciate her precision and responsiveness. I was accepted to my top-choice graduate program. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for assistance with college admissions essays.”
Sophia R., University of Florida/New York University
“Mrs. Burke was genuinely committed to seeing me do well. She’s responsive and supportive, helping me tell my story in a compelling way and showing me how to make the final edits for both my Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays. Her enthusiasm and advice helped me get into my dream school for the Fall of 2022! I am beyond grateful for her kind-hearted actions and drive to help me succeed.”
Coral M., University of Georgia
“Mrs. Burke’s ability to highlight students’ skills enables them to have bold, creative ideas and put these ideas to use. She is a committed educator who encourages her students to stop and reflect, seeing the world with greater clarity and sensitivity. Her confidence in me has allowed me to thrive, and her support has enabled me to seek opportunities that I otherwise would not have considered for myself. I am grateful to know her as a role model and appreciate her compassion for students and her faith in me.”