Kaplan Science Center Tutors
Compiled by Lisa Gerardy, MA, Kaplan University Writing Center Specialist
For the past couple of months, we have featured tutor interviews here on the Kaplan University Academic Support Center blog. This month, we have the pleasure of meeting a few Science center tutors. Science tutors meet with students throughout the week for live tutoring sessions via the Adobe Connect platform. Like all other tutors in the Academic Support Center, Science tutors also lead workshops on a variety of topics.
Dawn
Dawn Maslar
How long have you been tutoring?
Four years
Why do you tutor, or what is your favorite thing about tutoring?
My favorite thing about tutoring is when I can talk someone off the ledge. Often when students finally come to us they are so frustrated, they’re ready to throw the assignment away. However, after a few minutes they calm down and, with a little help and reassurance, they go merrily on their way, knowing they are now on the right track. It can’t get any better than that.
Cathy
Cathy Rice
How long have you been tutoring?
Four months
Why do you tutor, or what is your favorite thing about tutoring?
My favorite thing about tutoring is spending time one-on-one with students who are motivated to do what is necessary to achieve success!
Kelly
Kelly Gordon
How long have you been tutoring?
Two years
Why do you tutor, or what is your favorite thing about tutoring?
In particular, I tutor chemistry, and it is such a great feeling to be able to take such a scary subject and make it more understandable. In addition, I enjoy the type of learner whom we encounter in the online setting.
Lilly
Lilly Moreno
How long have you been tutoring?
Two years
Why do you tutor, or what is your favorite thing about tutoring?
I tutor because I care about the success of the students. I understand their struggles and love to help them succeed.
Robert
Robert Aguilar
How long have you been tutoring?
One year
Why do you tutor, or what is your favorite thing about tutoring?
I love being able to help non-traditional students. or students who may have families and full-time jobs yet make time to further their knowledge.
