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I spent most of my career working as an environmental scientist, investigating and cleaning-up hazardous waste sites so that they could be returned to beneficial use for residential or commercial development. This work required a significant amount of math and chemistry, not to mention patience and tolerance for endless bureaucracy! My MA is in Metallurgy and Materials Science, but my life took a rather different direction and it all worked out very well. I have tutored math and chemistry extensively and enjoy working with students for all ages; adult, middle school and high school students. I enjoy helping students realize that math and chemistry do not have to be sources of horror and trepidation! Anyone can succeed in these subjects — regardless of their doubts or fears. As my mom always said — &ldqyo;Where there’s a will there’s a way!” My goal is to help students see what they are capable of, which in many cases means letting go of fears and misconceptions of their own abilities

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I have a master’s degree in Mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics. I am an adjunct professor at a few universities and have been working at Goodwin as professor and tutor since 2010. I believe everyone can reach their true math potential by asking for help and taking their time.

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My name is Jennifer Carter, but please call me Jenna. I have loved math ever since I was little, and it is my passion to help others understand it. I believe people who are willing to work hard can learn anything they need to know. I am excited to meet and help anyone I can with math!

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Hello, I have worked at Goodwin University for 5 years. I started as an adjunct professor teaching the IDA class and have been an English tutor in the ASC for 4 years. I work at Cheshire Academy full time and teach Psychology there. I have been helping students with their writing throughout my 30 years as a teacher and counselor. I look forward to helping you find the confidence you need to be a good writer and to work with you on your many assignments.

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Hello, I have worked in the ASC for four years and have been helping students from the 6th grade through college improve their writing. In addition to working as an English/Writing tutor at Goodwin I also teach 6th grade Language Arts. I am very passionate about reading and writing and I look forward to reading your writing.

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I have been a professional English tutor at Goodwin since 2011, and I have been learning from students as I journey along with them, finding strengths and remedying weak spots. I have taught high school English, as well as adult GED students, but my mainstay has been working as an adjunct composition professor at Manchester Community College since 1999.

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I have a bachelor’s degree in Literature with minors in sociology and anthropology. I have been tutoring college students in English and writing for 10 yrs. including college classroom experience. I am also certified in reading and writing for ESL students (TESOL). My tutoring philosophy is simple: I believe that tutoring should help and always encourage students to become independent and confident learners.

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I’ve been with Goodwin since 2017 employed as a professional tutor and English adjunct. I teach writing at the community college as well. I also enjoy writing myself and even have a novel coming out in 2025! I can help with anything composition-related such as pre-writing, outlines, drafts, revisions, APA, formatting, CANVAS, and more. See below for my schedule. Email me and we can go from there.

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Hi, my name is Derek and I received my PhD in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Pittsburgh. I then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. My current research is focused on the role of innate immune cells in the tumor microenvironment. I am delighted to be assisting students at Goodwin. Please feel free to meet with me to discuss biology, science, research, or study skills in general.

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I've been a professional tutor over fifteen years. During my college and high school life, academics never came easy to me; however, I had people that believed in me more than I believed in myself. Their belief in me led to a bunch of academic awards and graduating with honors. Now I get an opportunity to share their wisdom with everyone that I tutor. It is my belief that tutoring is inspiration, navigation, and education.

• Inspiration: Inspire through stories and analogies
• Navigation: navigate people through the rough academic waters
• Education: Educate course matter using real life scenarios

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Hi! My name is Ana Butler, and I’m currently a nursing student at Goodwin University. I hold an associate degree in General Studies - Science and have successfully completed advanced courses such as Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, and Biology. In addition to my academic background, I bring hands-on clinical experience through my work in thoracic surgery.

I’m passionate about teaching and love helping students break down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. I specialize in tutoring Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology, and I also provide support with study strategies and time management—especially for students facing the challenges of heavy science coursework. Whether you're preparing for exams or just looking to improve your understanding, I’m here to help you succeed with confidence.

Looking forward to meeting you!

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