Certified Tutors From Gordon College

...at times. The mark of a great tutor is his or her ability to address each individual's needs so that learning can become an empowering tool rather than a stumbling block. Working with students in small groups and in one-on-one settings to this end is a passion of mine. I love collaborating with individuals to...

...I was a student at a community college, and also was the TA to my French professor at Gordon, which means I corrected homework. In addition, I had the opportunity to tutor a French man in English while I studied abroad for a semester in Southern France, and he provided me with similar tutoring in...

...Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies. In my free time, I enjoy reading for pleasure and trying...

...University online. During my college career, I had several opportunities to tutor and teach children and adults in various subjects and in various cultures. As a freshman at Gordon, I volunteered weekly at a charity which provided night classes in ESL for new immigrants primarily from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. For two years,...

...formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than...

...Spain-US relations. I have worked or interned for the Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste...

...also dedicated a semester to studying experiential education, with a focus on outdoor education. My goal is to make learning enjoyable by helping my students to be successful. I love teaching, and have worked with middle-school aged children at a summer camp for three summers. I also love sports, guitar, country music, laughing, the outdoors,...

...certified ESOL teacher. What I love about teaching and tutoring is the challenge and fun of explaining important concepts in Math, History or English in everyday terms with examples that are clear and easy to understand. I have been the middle school and high school ESOL teacher in Somersworth, NH since 1988. As a teacher...

...am bilingual in English and Spanish, and from living and learning abroad I understand the great difficulty and joy of learning a new language. My experiences have made me a more compassionate and flexible educator, and I am eager to work with new students who are aiming for success in their educational goals! I can't...

I'm creative, open-minded, and detail-oriented. I like finding ways to make curriculum interesting and engaging. I have experience as a subject tutor, peer writing tutor, and classroom leader. I grew up with a learning disorder/disability, so I am empathetic to students who struggle to fit the academic mold.