Meet Joshua Lucker, one of our awesome LRC Tutors!

Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Joshua Lucker. I am a Senior Chemistry and Mathematics double major. Aside from school, I love to sing, watch shows with my friends, and sleep!! 

Tell us about how you are involved on campus.

Outside of tutoring and classes, I am a part of a few clubs, most notably the American Chemical Society and the Lutheran and Episcopalian Campus Ministry. I am also a part of the Camerata, the UMBC choir on campus!

How and why did you get involved in being a tutor?

I tutored in high school and wanted to tutor when I came to UMBC. In sophomore year, my friend and I found out that we could tutor for the Math Lab, so we applied and both got in. I now have a blast tutoring for both the Math Lab and the LRC!!

What is your favorite thing about being a tutor?

I always love to help people with classes, and now I can get paid for doing it! I also love to see the lightbulb go off in someone's head when they finally understand something!!

Why should students utilize the tutoring?

It's no fun to struggle in classes (trust me I know). It always helps to have someone who can and is willing to help you succeed in your college career. If anything, you can affirm what you already know! 

What advice would you give students about how to prepare for a tutoring session? 

Always come with questions. We can't help anyone unless we know what exactly you need help with. Also, be willing to work with the tutor. Tutoring is a two way street, so you need to be willing to put in the effort as much as I am willing to put in the effort. 

When and where can someone work with you through the Learning Resources Center?

They can sign up for appointment tutoring in either Chemistry or Math, or come see me in the Math Lab Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11-12, or Fridays 12-1!!