About Lauren
Hi, I'm Lauren White
- B.A. in Secondary Education & Spanish — American University, Washington, D.C.
- Master's in ESOL — American University, Washington, D.C.
- 22+ years teaching English and ESL to diverse learners worldwide
- Ongoing professional development in special education
- Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina · Teaching globally via Zoom
Who Am I?
I'm a former ESOL classroom teacher turned academic coach. For over 22 years, I met countless students who were struggling — not because they lacked intelligence, but because the system wasn't built for the way they learn. I created Different Minds Learn because every student deserves a teacher who sees them as an individual - not as a number, and not a box to be checked.
Today I work with students ages 8 and up — with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and many other learning differences, as well as any student who simply needs patience, flexibility, and a teacher willing to try something different. My approach is strengths-based, structured, and deeply human. Because when a student feels safe, seen, and genuinely engaged, learning becomes possible.
Beyond Just My Classroom
My passion for teaching deepened through raising my two beautiful sons on the autism spectrum. They showed me firsthand how powerful the right support can be. This experience has changed everything about how I teach.
TESTIMONIALS
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
"My daughter started rushing to her lessons. There was no pressure — just calm structure and respect for her pace. For a child with ASD, that makes all the difference."
«Ребёнок не мог дождаться занятий. Не давление — а спокойствие, структура, уважение к её темпу.»
Clara A. Mother · Joubert Syndrome
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
"Lauren created a safe and motivating environment. My daughter not only developed a solid foundation in English—she gained confidence and began to enjoy the learning process."
"Lauren creó un entorno seguro y motivador. Mi hija no solo desarrolló una base sólida en inglés — ganó confianza y comenzó a disfrutar del proceso de aprender."
Kevin Kim Father · South Korea → Canada
Яна Б./Yana B. Mother · autism spectrum
Kevin Kim Father · South Korea → Canada
"Ms. White asked us what my kid was interested in, and we answered that he was obsessed with the subway. After that, she started every class with a story about the subway... she led my kid to a topic he really liked, so he continued to talk about what he knew in English."
"선생님은 처음 수업 시작할 때 아이가 무엇이 관심이 있는지 질문하였고, 그 당시에 아이는 지하철에 푹 빠져 지내던 시기였
"Ms. White asked us what my kid was interested in, and we answered that he was obsessed with the subway. After that, she started every class with a story about the subway... she led my kid to a topic he really liked, so he continued to talk about what he knew in English."
"선생님은 처음 수업 시작할 때 아이가 무엇이 관심이 있는지 질문하였고, 그 당시에 아이는 지하철에 푹 빠져 지내던 시기였기에 지하철이라고 대답했었습니다. 선생님은 그 이후 대부분의 수업을 지하철에 관련된 얘기로 시작하게 되었고, 평소에 영어에 크게 관심이 없어 보이던 아이였지만 본인이 매우 좋아하는 주제로 이끌어주니까 어떻게든 자기가 알고 있는 얘기를 영어로 계속."