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The Tutorial Services division supports students in developing a balance of independent and collaborative learning. To help you become a more effective student, we offer individual and group tutoring sessions as well as study skills workshops and consultation.
During tutoring sessions, approximately an hour long, a student works with a tutor to clarify concepts, learn ways to study specific material, enhance retention and prepare for exams. Tutors work with students to discover solutions and studying strategies rather than give answers to specific questions. All tutors are recommended by a faculty member in the appropriate department.
To work with a tutor in subjects that are not quantitative, submit Tutor Request form, and we will match you with a tutor within ten days of your request. Together, you and your tutor will agree upon a meeting time and a relatively distraction-free place (i.e., the Jacobson Center, any classroom). Sessions can be scheduled regularly (a more beneficial choice) or infrequently. It is not necessary to make a request for tutors in Biology, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Tutors for these courses hold regular hours in the center for individual and group sessions
Students who wish to work as tutors in Biology, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish must be recommended by faculty in April for the coming year. They must apply for the position, attend an interview, and commit to work three to six hoursper week. Training sessions are required. Students who want to tutor in other courses may submit a Tutor Registration form early in the semester. We will contact faculty for a recommendation and provide training.
Before each session, study the material you want to cover and begin assignments. Try to figure out whether you need help to understand the concepts, to develop study skills or to reinforce other skills. Write down your questions and bring them to the session. Bring your notebook, text, study guides and other relevant material.
Study skills workshops are offered throughout the semester on time management, note-taking, effective reading and test-taking strategies. The workshop schedule is posted outside the Jacobson Center and on the workshop link on this site.. Students may also make an individual appointment with Gail Thomas, Tutorial Services Coordinator, to discuss learning strategies. Peer Tutor Request form
Tutor Registration form
Tutor Schedule, Fall 2008
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