Lori Lacks
Learning Specialist
The Van Tutor
About
I’m a certified teacher with a Master’s degree in Special Education and more than 20 years of experience supporting students in grades K–5. I believe every child learns best when they feel supported, understood, and inspired. To make learning fun and accessible, I’ve created a unique mobile classroom in my custom Sprinter van—a safe, engaging, and distraction-free space where kids can thrive. Whether your child needs extra help, enrichment, or a confidence boost, I’m here to help make learning click.
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Tutoring Philosophy
In our sessions, I work one-on-one with students to strengthen their skills in reading, writing, math, and executive function, while also nurturing confidence and positive character. My approach is personal and supportive, creating a space where students feel understood and motivated. By connecting lessons to their unique needs and interests, I help students build meaningful learning experiences that not only improve academic performance but also inspire a lifelong love of learning and success beyond the classroom.
Contact
Contact me to schedule a time to discuss your student’s goals and determine if my tutoring is a good match.
Location: Your Driveway!541-362-1158
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Testimonials
Parent of kindergarten student
We’ve had such a great experience with Lori this summer! She’s been helping our 6-year-old with reading, and it’s been amazing to see the progress. Lori knows how to make learning fun and motivating and our daughter looks forward to every session! It’s also super convenient since Lori comes to us and teaches from her sprinter van, which our daughter thinks is awesome! We really appreciate Lori’s patience, creativity, and dedication. We couldn’t recommend her more!
Parent of 6th grade student
Working with Mrs. Lacks has been an incredible experience for our family. The academic support she provides is excellent and has done wonders for our middle school son's in-classroom confidence and proficiency, but what truly sets her apart is the breadth of insight and guidance she offers beyond tutoring.
As both an educator within the district and a parent herself, she has been an invaluable resource in helping us navigate the complexities of the school system - something that can feel overwhelming without the right support. Her deep understanding of how things work behind the scenes has helped us advocate more effectively.
She also has a unique ability to connect. Our son is diagnosed ADHD-inattentive, and not only is she professionally experienced in working with neurodiverse learners, but she also brings a personal comfort and intuition that’s hard to find. She sees and understands him in a way that has built trust, confidence, and real growth.
Another huge plus for our busy family has been her ability to come to our home for sessions. Having onsite tutoring has saved us time, reduced stress, and created a comfortable, familiar environment for our son to learn in.
We’re so grateful for her partnership and couldn’t recommend her more highly. Having her on the team is our ultimate parenting hack - thank you Mrs. Lacks!
Parent of 3rd grade student
We had a wonderful experience with Lori tutoring our daughter in 3rd grade math and reading. She explained math concepts clearly and helped build confidence with problem-solving. In reading, she made lessons engaging and improved comprehension and fluency. Our daughter always looked forward to sessions and stayed motivated to learn. Lori was patient, supportive, and truly cared about her progress. We highly recommend her to any family seeking a caring and effective tutor.
Parent of 5th grade student
Lori tutored our child in writing and did a fantastic job keeping him engaged and making the sessions fun. She was always professional—punctual, reliable, and an excellent communicator. We really appreciated her support.
Parent of 5th grade student