Leslie Kressel, M.S.

Learning Specialist

Leslie Kressel

Hometown: 

  • Danville, Indiana

Educational Background: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University 
  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University 

Previous Work / Teaching Experience:

  • Self-employed private tutor for 20 years working with all ages and types of students in all subjects, with a focus on working with students who have diagnoses such as ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Asperger Syndrome, and Mood Disorders
  • Private tutor on and off campus for students attending Lake Highland Preparatory School
  • Developed and taught homeschool curriculum for 3 students beginning their 8th grade year until graduation who had various health, genetic, or mental health diagnoses
  • Classroom educator for 3 years at Pace Brantley School, a school for students with Learning Differences

What I Do at EtB:

  • Tutor students of all ages in math, science and English 
  • Assist students in completing their FLVS classes
  • Develop and teach homeschool curriculums

Hobbies:

  • I am a Foodie! I love cooking, dining out, and experiencing new cuisines
  • Day trips with my boyfriend 
  • Relaxing at home with my cats

What inspires my work with students:

  • I love to see how other people think about things. And, after I understand how students think, I can teach them in the way they learn best. Even more importantly, I can then help them learn to think independently and reach their greatest potential not just academically but throughout their whole lives.