Certified Tutors From Goucher College

...approach each problem and concept in their own particular way so that they can discover their own problem-solving technique and grow confident in their abilities. I also work with my students to improve their organizational and study skills, which helps in all of their coursework. I like getting to know my students and for them...

...supplementary instructor for introductory physics courses. I led weekly group tutoring sessions with 15 or more students, where we collaboratively worked on homework problems and practice quiz and exam problems. In 2012 after graduating, I taught science and outdoor education classes to children ages 9-14 for 5 months at an astronomy-themed camp in the mountains...

...SAT and ACT. My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psychology background students learn to test with confidence. In my spare time, I am a voracious reader and write and perform comedy, including stand up,...

...writing. My personal philosophy about anything is that we learn the most from our mistakes, and if you let fear keep you from attempting something, you will never get anywhere. Take chances; make mistakes and learn from them. In addition to writing and teaching, I enjoy hand-spinning, weaving and knitting, as well as gardening and...

...from kindergarten to sixth grade. Informed by the formal education courses I took in college, I learned to design Hebrew school curriculums, create lesson plans, and even to assist some children with special learning needs. I made use of multimedia techniques when I created the lesson plans and made sure that the kids gained exposure...

...editing. I???m the author of ???Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year??? and the forthcoming memoir ???The Tools of Ignorance: A Memoir of My Father and Baseball.??? I also host a podcast titled #CNF, a conversation with writings and filmmakers about creating works of...

...Noah! I love teaching German to budding language-learners who are driven and want to meet their goals, be they academic or just for fun. Getting to know students is part of the fun, and the lasting relationships I build with fellow German-learners motivates me to give tutoring my all. Aside from studying and tutoring German,...

...native English-speaker with a B.A. in Spanish and a passion for helping others learn. The Spanish language and the cultures of Latin American inspire me, and I love sharing that spark with fellow language-learners. During college, I tutored undergraduate and adult students in Spanish, and also served as and writing tutor for English students.

...in organic chemistry. One of my favorite things about chemistry is finding new strategic ways to solve problems. While in high school I tutored middle school math and once I was in college I began tutoring in chemistry and biology. It always feels really rewarding to teach someone something or help them see it in...

...is definitely Math. I have experience tutoring high school aged and college students, and I also have experience working at Baltimore County Public Schools with elementary schoolers as an adult assistant. I hope to someday be a high school math teacher or a math professor. I look forward to working with you!

...proficient students looking to advance their skills in analytical writing. Tutoring should be tailor-made to fit YOUR needs and focus on the skills you want to strengthen. As your tutor, I will help you achieve the goals you set for yourself in a timely, efficient way. I skillfully combine my wealth of content expertise...

...is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." As a full time teacher, educational advocate and graduate school student for education I am a strong believer in the power of education and the abilities it has to not only change ones own reality but the reality of others.

...best and seeing them make progress towards their educational goals are my favorite parts of the job. Prior to earning a Master's degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, I worked with high school and adult students to improve their skills in a variety of subject areas and to prepare for standardized testing.

...disturbance. Additionally, I have taught math in 1st thru 9th grade classrooms. Presently, I am working as a behavior specialist in an elementary school. I see tutoring as an opportunity to share my knowledge and passion and give back to students. I hope to help you gain comfort in your subject and boost your confidence.

...in many subjects my favorite subject to tutor is General Chemistry. I believe it is a challenging subject for many students seeing it for the first time but with a little explanation it can become second nature rather easily. When I am not busy studying or helping students I enjoy exercising and cooking!

...and reading is the basis of nearly all school subjects. One of my favorite aspects of teaching writing and language is getting to learn more about different topics alongside my students. If you're struggling with reading, writing, and researching outside of the context of a specific assignment, I can assist with that, too. Learning how...

I am a History Major that specifies predominantly in pre-modern Europe, but I am open to American history and I am aware of the broad strokes of Asain history as well. I look to aid students in their critical thinking, stressing the ability to analyze effectively over the acquisition of knowledge.

I believe that education is the key to success. With a background in cultural sustainability, partnerships, and digital media, I can teach a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: history, algebra, study skills, and coding in python, javascript, and css.

J'adore le francais et les langues. Me gusta el espanol. Die deutsche Sprache mag ich.

...informs every aspect of my tutoring methods. A great tutoring session happens, when I help a student to success on a particular assignment by giving them the tools to use language better, so that achievement comes easier in the future. Outside of tutoring, I like to find ways to help as a communications consultant, and...