Certified Tutors From Goddard College

...analytical sides when teaching and developing curriculum, especially in the areas of science-arts. Some of my fondest moments have been when a student mastered a complicated skill or concept with ease because they were so highly focused on the "fun" project or experiment. I bring this same creativity and passion to all disciplines from literature...

...process. I have had great success preparing for critical reading on exams and developing strategies for expanding vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, you can find me practicing yoga, gardening, and reading about diverse cultures, the arts and politics. I believe in education and most importantly, I believe in the unique genius that lies in every...

...the process of teaching and learning interests me to no end. I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My...

...at the kitchen table, usually right after dinner. I remember my stepdad ‘helping’ me with my math homework. It always ended badly, with him yelling at me, and me feeling stupid and small. Because of these experiences, I always felt a sense of shame about needing tutoring. I felt I wasn’t smart enough, or good...

...and beginner writers. It has included applications, speech writing, interviewing, newcomers to English and public speaking. Other subjects which I enjoy and in which I am well versed are theatre, art, literature, history, politics, health issues, classic cinema and parenting. I also taught for several years at the New School University in New York City....

...Comprehension, Writing, and ESL skills. I see myself as a "professional explainer." My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts from Goddard College with a concentration in biology. I also hold a Master of Science from Boston University in Communications with a concentration in science and technology. In this degree program, students learn how to...

...writing are so much fun! As a current PhD student in Theatre Studies at Brown University, with a Master's degree in Classics and a BA in Liberal Arts, I feel very equipped to aid in reading, writing, GRE verbal test prep, as well as literature courses. I have taught and tutored a wide range of...

I am 46 years old, and I am committed to helping myself and others to understand the world. I love music, and I love words. People are pretty great, too.

...English in Washington State and California. My goal as an instructor is to help students recognize their own strengths and to enhance those skills to meet their educational goals. Whether you're working on reading or writing skills in any genre, there are no tricks. Improvement requires practice and a willingness to learn.