who we are

Why are tutors important?

The answer is simple. Tutoring is about building a relationship with a child and helping them grow both academically and personally. At BK Tutoring Sessions, we focus on enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.

We believe that all scholars can develop and sharpen their knowledge and skill set; however, it is up to the instructor/tutor to “Bring the Knowledge” in a way that meets scholars where they are.

We accomplish this by:

  • Fostering an open learning environment with a learning style that meets students where they are.
  • Providing a platform that takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect tutor.
  • Providing a safe space for black and brown educators to organically connect with students in need of tutoring services.
  • Providing a diverse experience outside of a traditional learning environment for our students with the presence of black and brown educators.

Whether virtually or physically, our mission is to meet students where they are in every way possible.

About Lauren “BK” Watler

Founder

Lauren is a passionate educator and an award-winning teacher with a love for bettering our future leaders.

Noticing the need to fill the gap for supplemental education services, she naturally gravitated to tutoring and now has several students that she mentors. Seeing this as a movement that goes beyond herself, she started BK Tutoring Sessions to help even more educators connect with students in need.

Lauren has over 13 years of experience as an educator which includes work with KIPP Public Charter Schools, Teach for America, Virginia Beach Public Schools, and District of Columbia Public Schools.

She has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a focus on race, class, and gender from Hampton University, a Masters Degree in Education from Regent University, and an Educational Leadership certification from Longwood University.

Her awards include:

  • KIPP Teacher to Teacher Award 2019
  • Hampton University Forty Under 40, Education 2018
  • KIPP DC Community Service Award 2017
  • Pillar of Visionary Award, Momentum Education 2017
  • Teacher of the Year at Seatack An Achievable Dream Academy, Virginia Beach Public Schools 2017
  • Teacher Spotlight, KIPP DC Network 2016
  • Award of Excellence, Outstanding Graduate Master of Education from Regent University 2014
  • Who’s Who Award 2014