PEER TUTORING PROGRAM
"STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS"
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What is the peer tutoring
program?
The Tutoring Program, part of the Academic Resource Center (ARC),
was established as a support service for undergraduate students in
the mid 1980s. It is nationally certified by the
College Reading and
Learning Association (CRLA) at Levels I, II and III. The service
is FREE and easy to access. Qualified tutors are listed in a
web-based scheduling program and students simply schedule
appointments via the on-line system or come to the ARC for
assistance in making appointments.
Who are the tutors?
Tutors are other Wingate University students who have been
successful in their courses and recommended by their professors.
From the perspective of students who have "been there, done that,"
they help their fellow students understand course content and refine
learning skills.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH PEER TUTORS?
Most students can. At Wingate University it is expected that
students will take advantage of support services to help them
achieve their goals. Whether they are trying to keep an A or trying
to manage with a particularly challenging course, they can benefit
from the assistance of a tutor.
HOW DO STUDENTS GET HELP WITH PAPERS?
The Writing Center offers specialized help with every stage of
the writing process for papers in any course.
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expectations
You can expect your tutor
- to be a friend
- to respect your privacy
- to be knowledgeable
- to attend all scheduled appointments
- to help you prepare for tests
- to encourage you
- to help you develop your study skills
Your tutor will expect you
- to be on time for scheduled appointments
- if you cannot keep an appointment, to cancel it at least 24
hours in advance
- to have read the assignment
- to bring your materials (textbook, notes, etc.)
- to have done your homework first and come with questions
- understand that he or she is a peer helper, not a teacher
PLEASE NOTE: Tutors will not edit, correct, or help you
with homework that is to be graded.
They will try and help you develop critical thinking skills, work
similar problems, assist you in understanding how you can do your
work, and recommend other resources such as reference librarians,
your professors and web resources.
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fast facts
In a typical semester we will
- Hire about 50 tutors
- Work with over 400 students
- Conduct over 1500 tutoring sessions
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How can I
become a peer tutor?
If you are looking for extra income, enjoy helping others,
have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, an A or B in the course for
which you would like to tutor, a recommendation from the professor
and can work flexible hours, then tutoring may be for you.
Tutors supplement the classroom instruction by helping students clarify concepts from classes,
guiding of skills
practice and helping with learning effective strategies.
Applications to tutor are available in the ARC.
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF ME IF I BECOME A TUTOR?
Wingate University peer tutors:
- provide individual and small group tutoring for subject
areas and study strategies as appropriate
- work in the ARC unless other arrangements are needed
- attend training workshops and meetings as required
- refer students to the Director if the student’s personal
and/or academic needs are beyond the scope of the tutor’s
expertise
- keep accurate records
- participate in an evaluation process
- maintain confidentiality at all times
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DO TUTORS RECEIVE JOB TRAINING?
The tutoring program is certified by the College Reading and
Learning Association (http://www.crla.net). Tutors who participate in the
interactive training workshops and complete the required hours of tutoring
can become certified tutors. Being a certified tutor provides you
with training to enhance your skills, a higher
rate of pay and increased skill in working with students.
Training is offered each semester. Interested tutors should
call the ARC for the dates of the next training session.
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WHERE CAN I GET HELP WITH PAPERS?
writing
assistance
Writing assistance to help students become better writers is
available by trained peer tutors through the
Writing Center. Tutors will help
currently enrolled Wingate students with any stage of the writing
process, including planning, drafting and revising. Students can
expect this to be a collaborative, supportive process, but not a
proofreading or editing service.
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I
JUST NEED SOME HELP WITH STUDY SKILLS.
STUDY SKILLS
ASSISTANCE
In addition to what may be gained regarding study skills from
their tutors, students are encouraged to use the information in the
following websites for study skills help. These sites contain
information on time management, note taking skills, test
preparation, writing assistance, as well as other study skills
areas. Handouts for study skills are also available in the ARC.
Additionally individual appointments can be made
to discuss particular needs.
http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/LAC/
http://muskingum.edu/home/cal/index.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/
http://www.howtostudy.org
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math help links
- Success in Mathematics - Tips on how to study mathematics,
how to approach problem-solving, how to study for and take
tests, and when and how to get help.
http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html.
- Algebra Modules/Lessons from
http://www.purplemath.com.
These modules give tips, hints and examples.
- SOS Mathematics is a FREE resource for Math Review from
Algebra through ODE's.
http://www.SOSmath.com/index.html.
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