Career Services

Mission

The Career Placement and Tutoring Center embodies the mission of Galveston College by supporting accessible learning opportunities, providing an inclusive and welcoming environment, and supplying quality tutoring, workshops, and consultation. We support student learning and academic success, as well as delivering career readiness skills and job opportunities that empower students during and after graduation.

Students

One-on-One and small group appointments in Mary Moody Northen Hall- Room N-119
Online with TutorMe- Access TutorMe in your Canvas Now! See Instructions below!

Come in person to discuss and plan the best date & time that works for you. (N-119)
Call us at 409-944-1399 to schedule over the phone.
Student MUST bring their GC student ID with a current semester that shows they are enrolled for all in-person appointments.

Get connected with an expert tutor in TutorMe’s Lesson Space in Canvas! Follow These Steps:

Log in to Canvas,
Find the TutorMe logo (in the left side navigation bar),
Click “Connect with a Live Tutor”,
Type and select the subject you need help with,
Write or copy/paste a short description of the assignment or problem you’re trying to solve,
Click submit and you will be connected to a live tutor in less than 60 seconds!

Writing Development for ALL SUBJECTS- including but not limited to English, Government, History, and Science.

Thesis Creation
Brainstorming & Outlining
Grammar & Puntuation
Research & Citation
APA & MLA Formatting
Works Cited & References Pages
Content Development
Individualized Writing Needs ( Come in to work on writing aspects that are unique to you as a student!)

English
Calculus 1
Physics 1
Chemistry 1 & 2
Developmental Math
Algebra
History
Government
Speech
Biology
Microbiology
Intro to A & P
Pharmacology
Pathology
Psychology

ALL GC courses are offered through TutorMe, excluding advanced Radiology.

Come to each session with clear questions and an idea of what you would like to accomplish. Try doing your homework and practice problems before coming to a tutoring session, as the tutors will not do your work for you.

The Tutoring Center is open Monday through Thursday 8am-7pm and Friday 8am-5pm. Online Tutoring is available 24/7, even on holidays through TutorMe, which you can access in Canvas.

Yes, students scan access in-person and online tutoring at no cost. These services are accounted for in your cost of enrollment.

Tutor Schedule

Tutor	Subjects	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Barb	Developmental Math- Algebra, Fundamentals	OFF	2pm-7pm	OFF	2pm-7pm	OFF
Earline	English and Writing	OFF	11am-5pm	11am-5pm	OFF	OFF
Joe	English, Speech and Writing, History & Government	OFF	9:30am-12:30pm 5:30pm-7pm	OFF	9:30am-12:30pm 5:30pm-7pm	OFF
Zack	NURSING: Biology, Microbiology, Intro to A&P, Pharmacology, Pathology	OFF	OFF	3pm-7pm	OFF	1pm-5pm
Jose	Pre-Cal, English, Government, Physics, & History	11am-7pm	OFF	11am-5pm	OFF	1pm-5pm
Sean	College Algebra, Pre-Cal, Calculus 1, Linear Algebra, Chem. I & II, & Stats	8am-1pm	8am-1pm	8am-1pm	8am-1pm	OFF
Mandi	English, Science Writing, Psychology, History	OFF	10am-3pm	10am-3pm	10am-2pm	8am- 1pm
Tamara	ESL	OFF	12pm-2pm	12pm-2pm	12pm-2pm	OFF
Kim	OFFICE SUPPORT	1pm-5pm	1pm-5pm	1pm-5pm	1pm-5pm	1pm-5pm
Laurence	OFFICE SUPPORT	9:30am-12pm	8a-12pm	9:30am-12pm	8a-12pm	8a-12pm

Find your tutor

Barbara

Barbara Willis

Barbara Willis graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a BS in K-12 Math Education, specializing in remediation education and methods to help people who struggle with math. Rather than earning a Master’s degree, she chose to take multiple classes and workshops to learn new ways to help students who struggle with basic math and algebra concepts, as well as other learning disabilities from Texas Tech, Eastern, Emporia State Teachers College, Lubbock Christian College, and various Community colleges in the Panhandle.

After teaching in public schools for 32 years, she retired from full time teaching. Barbara has been an adjunct math professor at Midland College, College of the Mainland, and Galveston College. Her area of expertise is in basic math and algebra, helping students who need a bit of “review” or patient encouragement. Her life goal has always been to be a supportive, positive teacher helping people as they succeed.

Earline

Earline Dunn

Earline loves education and teaching students the how and why of learning to become successful as they take on new challenges. She graduated from Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas, double majoring in English and Fine Art. She was a teacher at Sterling High school, HISD for 22 years. She then taught at Weis Middle School after moving from Houston. After retiring, Earline joined the Tutoring Center at Galveston College as an English Tutor starting in 2016. She has experience teaching for private tutoring companies and spent time teaching job skills to people with disabilities. Ultimately, she enjoys doing what she loves, tutoring Galveston College’s finest and is looking forward to 2021.

Joe Willis

English/Writing Tutor

Mr. Willis has been a tutor at the Student Success Center for the last three years in the areas of: English, History, Government, and Speech. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and English from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM (May 1977). He has a Master’s degree in Speech Communication from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas (August 1978). Mr. Willis has a number of articles and short stories that has been published in numerous publications. He has more than forty years of experience teaching students and enjoys sharing time with them.

Sean Beckwith-Ritter

Sean Beckwith-Ritter is a passionate academic that is enthused with helping others. He is a Galveston College alum: graduating with an Associate of Science in Mathematics and another Associate of Science in Psychology. Currently, he is finishing his BS in Clinical Psychology at LSU of Alexandria. At Galveston College, Sean tutors math disciples (from developmental math to Calculus), Chemistry, Physics, and the arts/humanities. He loves helping others grasp difficult or abstract concepts and enjoys sharing his love for academics. Sean is looking forward to helping and inspiring the students of Galveston College this 2021-2022 school year!

The GC Tutoring Center is here to support you and we want to help you reach your highest academic and professional goals. In order to best help you we ask that you keep the following in mind while utilizing our services.

Tutors expect that you will…

Come prepared with all necessary materials (i.e. class notes, assignment guidelines, textbooks, writing drafts, flash drive, calculator, etc.).
Be an active participant in the tutoring session.
Be as specific as possible about what you are hoping to achieve in the tutoring session. Ask questions and listen to suggestions.
Attempt your homework on your own before bringing it to a tutor to help; a tutor cannot do your work for you.
Be patient and considerate as we continue to operate under changing circumstances.

Students can expect that tutors will…

Be punctual, supportive, and professional
Answer questions to the best of their abilities
Work WITH you but not FOR you
Be knowledgeable about other available resources to assist you
Set clear expectations about the session and encourage you to be an independent learner
Offer a positive attitude and be respectful of your diverse perspective and learning style
NOT correct your homework, projects, take-home exams, or math labs. They will provide useful comments and suggestions to help foster independent learning.

*We are here to support you in your educational endeavors in any way possible. Please email to the Coordinator of the Tutoring Center, Megan Stockfleth, mstockflethm@gc.edu, if you have any questions or concerns.