Discover the Path to Mathematical Mastery
An Education That Counts
Education and Degrees
University of Central Arkansas, BS Applied Mathematics
University of Central Arkansas, MA Mathematics Education
Tutoring Hours (CST)
Thursday: 3:00pm–5:00pm
Wednesday: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Contact Information
Email: DanaGoodwin [at] OnlineMathTutor [dot] co
I have a passion for helping students who struggle with math. During my 22-year teaching career, I have helped thousands of students who have had less-than-ideal math experiences succeed when they didn’t believe they could. My favorite part about teaching is to help a student go from “I’ve never been good at math.” to “Wow! I can actually do this!” I truly believe there is no such thing as a “stupid” question. If you don’t know, ask. I understand that we can get so focused on learning something new that we get stuck on something else.
Having struggled with it myself and studied it fairly extensively, I have an understanding of performance anxiety, particularly test anxiety, and am able to provide tips for managing it.
My teaching/tutoring style is laid back and informal. I ask a lot of questions, often leading the student to discover the answers for themselves based on information they already know. I show examples, and then allow the student to try it themselves, observing the student’s work so I can gently correct any unhealthy habits and steer them in the correct direction.
I began tutoring math when I was in jr high school, with many friends and cousins asking for help. I continued tutoring math in college through our university’s work-study program. Through my 22 years of teaching experience, I often tutored students one-on-one before or after class. The year prior to the pandemic, I privately tutored local homeschool, middle school, high school, and college students for subjects including GED and ACT prep, prealgebra, algebra, trigonometry, and statistics.
2020-present Visiting Math Lecturer, UCA, Conway, AR. Courses Taught: College Algebra and Foundations of College Algebra
2014-2020 Adjunct Math Instructor for several universities: ASU – Beebe, UCA, U of A – Pulaski Technical College, Harding University
2007-2014 Assistant Professor of Math, ASU – Beebe, Beebe, AR. Courses Taught: Developmental Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Technical Math, Trigonometry
2001-2007 Math Instructor, UCA, Conway, AR. Courses Taught: Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Statistics, Business Calculus, Calculus I, Trigonometry
2000-2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant, UCA, Conway, AR. Course Taught: College Algebra
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If I am not teaching math or hanging out with my family (7-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son, and high school sweetheart husband), you will most likely find me on the pickleball court. Google it. It’s SO FUN! I try to play in at least one pickleball tournament a month as well as regular recreational games throughout the week. Last week, I got to play speed glow-in-the-dark pickleball for the first time–it was a blast! I also enjoy tapping into my creative side using acrylics, markers, or other craft supplies. Making paper snowflakes is one of my favorite pastimes! I also enjoy kayaking, 33photography (especially beautiful skies), and using my DIY kaleidoscope on household items.
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