Chelsea

Certified Tutor

Chelsea A. Laclergue, B.A., CPRS-E, RBT
chelsea.laclergue@gmail.com | (540) 419-8476

College Admissions & Essay Coach | Study Organization | Test Preparation | English | Registered Behavioral Therapist | Peer Recovery Specialist & Mentor | Writer | Research & Information Synthesis | Editing & Proofreading | Non-Profit Leadership | Public Speaking | Computer Literacy | AI

For over 15 years, I've supported students of all backgroundswith a special focus on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), adult learners, and those navigating college admissions.

My goal is always the same: help students feel curious, capable, and confident. I meet them where they are, prioritize their goals, and build a student-led environment rooted in authenticity. Whether we're tackling essays, test prep, study skills, academic content, or a new hobby, I create a space where students feel safe, seen, and comfortable being themselves.

My background spans writing, education, social work, and the artsincluding theatre, visual arts, and photography. These creative roots sharpened my storytelling, communication, and critical thinking skills. In academic and professional theatre, I focused on dramaturgy, directing, dramatic literature, and playwriting (yes, it's spelled that way)all of which inform how I guide students through writing and research.

Students often tell me they feel like someone is finally leveling with them and listening. That trust matters. When students feel relaxed and seen, they ask questions, enjoy learning, and grow in real ways. My work is always tailoredintuitive, flexible, and built around the student in front of me.

Specialties include
College admissions & essay coaching
ACT/SAT prep & test-taking strategy
Study skills, organization & executive functioning
English Language Arts & writing instruction
Editing, proofreading & research
Dramaturgy, directing, dramatic literature & playwriting
Visual arts & photography
Vocational development & workplace readiness
Basic to advanced tech literacy (Mac/PC)
Customer service & hospitality training
Peer mentoring
Recovery support & life skills coaching
Support for neurodivergent learners, at-risk communities & incarcerated individuals

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Chelsea’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Christopher Newport University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts

Hobbies

My interests are wide-ranging. I love writing, reading, learning Spanish, and volunteering in community outreach—especially with individuals experiencing homelessness. I’m drawn to artistic, unconventional, and philosophical things—games like Disco Elysium, painting, and exploring the work of Carl Jung. I plan to pursue my LCSW while continuing to learn simply for the joy of it. Books have always been a constant. Free libraries are my weakness. I like board games, critical thinking puzzles, and the quiet steadiness of water—swimming is my calm. My dog, Rupert, is always nearby, most at peace on river walks and warm, sunlit naps. If we end up working together, I’d love to know what excites you—what makes you curious, what pulls you in. That’s where the best learning starts.

Tutoring Subjects

Academic Coaching

ACT Reading

ACT Science

Admissions

Adult Health and Wellness

Ancient and Medieval Heritage

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition

AP Latin

Art

Artificial Intelligence