ABOUT ME

I started my tutoring method with one goal in mind: to help students achieve their potential as learners, and have fun in the process. My background in education combined with my personal interest in mentorship has helped hundreds focus, reflect, and refine their minds. Let me help your child too.

I’d love to help your student become more confident, skilled, and secure in his/her educational narrative. See how you can work with me to discover a better future for your loved one.

Call 562.217.0337 or Email mbgothard@gmail.com

  • Mark has been tutoring my child for over a year now and I can't express how much of a difference I see! Christian struggled with reading and writing his whole elementary career. He is now placed at the top or end of his classes for reading and he loves to write. He writes stories all the time. Mark really gave him the confidence he needed and still needs to succeed. Mark is also able to deal with some of his emotional needs. When Christian is having a really hard time and gets frustrated, he's able to pull him back in and able to get to refocus on a task. Mark is definitely there for the child. Christian was having a hard time with fractions, so Mark stopped at the reading for a second and focused on the fractions. He's really about doing what's best for the child. Christian doesn't feel defeated anymore, and it’s amazing to see as a parent. I really appreciate everything has done and is doing for my son and I would recommend him to anyone!

    -Kaleigh

  • Mark has been an outstanding tutor for my daughter. He creates a fun and engaging environment that keeps my daughter motivated. His patient and customized teaching style has significantly improved her confidence and test scores. We're very happy with her progress and highly recommend Mark!

    -Lisette

  • My son has really enjoyed working with Mark, we have seen great improvement in his spelling, descriptive words, and how to format a good essay. The one to one lessons have really helped to troubleshoot some issues that are just not able to be worked out in the classroom.

    -Julie

  • When facing unexpected changes and new academic ground, our middle schooler can struggle to work through frustration and can become irritable, non-compliant, and even aggressive at times. When he started as Mark’s student, our son was performing below grade level and hated school. Mark was able to successfully teach by creating structure and consistency and maintaining a calm, quietly positive environment while gradually raising expectations. We have noticed a substantial increase in our son’s tolerance for change, willingness to try new tasks, and persistence. He now is working beyond grade level. Most importantly, the kid who dreaded going to school now happily enters and exits every day!

    -April

  • Mark has been working with our 7 year old daughter over the past year and she has really shown improvement. He has been able to explain things to her in a way that she can understand. He is able to make learning fun for her so that she gets excited and looks forward to the next meeting. I would highly recommend him to any one with a child needing help.

    -Blake

  • "Mark has done a great job with my son who struggles as a second grader. Within the first few minutes of his first session, my son already built a rapport with Mark. Not only is my son improving with his reading, he's having fun doing it! Thank you Mark!"

    — Amanda

  • "He did a great job in setting the tone and approach for short term tutoring and preparation for my daughter for a standardized test coming up in the next few days."

    — Chris

  • "Mark has become a great asset to our son's academic progress. While he is 5, we felt it to be the best time to start developing his love of reading and regular school classes were focused more on the technicality as opposed to nurturing his reading curiosity and that's when we had found Mark. Through engaged play and activities, learning to read has shifted from being a chore to becoming a favored activity. As a secret benefit to us, the parents - Max's reading and writing are improving significantly just over a couple of months that they've worked together. Highly recommend Mark's tutoring services for those interested in fostering a love for literature and writing in their children. "

    — Josh

  • My daughter just got her progress report from her teacher, and after working with Mark for about two months, she has brought up her reading to grade level. Thank you so much Mark!

    -Stephanie

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Call 562.217.0337 or Email mbgothard@gmail.com