Tutoring
Tutoring
Tutoring Overview
If you are looking for a tutor, there are several options:
Tutoring Services
The Academic Support Center's peer tutor referral service matches students who need a tutor with student tutors. When a student requests a tutor, Tutoring Services makes a referral typically within 48 hours. If a tutor is not available for the course requested, Tutoring Services makes every effort to identify a qualified tutor. In 2005-2006, Tutoring Services processed 485 tutoring requests.
Peer tutoring entails a modest fee. The rate for peer tutoring if the tutor is an undergraduate student is $10 per hour; the rate if the tutor is a graduate student is $12 per hour. The frequency of tutoring is determined by the student and tutor.
ASC peer tutors have demonstrated mastery in their field of study. They help students not only understand course material, but also develop more effective ways to learn it and to prepare for exams. The tutor's role is to respond to students' specific needs and to give students the opportunity to practice and to try new study techniques that will help them become independent learners.
In a recent survey, students who have used Tutoring Services have commented that "It's flexible, and a great opportunity to learn outside the classroom." "Student tutors are friendly, understand simple questions, and have a lot of patience to explain things." "It is helpful because it gives structure to a specific subject."
Students seeking tutors and those interested in serving as tutors can apply in the Academic Support Center, MGC 243 or call 202-885-3360.
To request a tutor, you must complete a Request for Tutor form which can be downloaded, printed, and submitted in MGC 243. Tutor applications can also be downloaded, printed, and submitted in MGC 243.
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers peer-led, interactive study groups in a range of traditionally difficult undergraduate courses.
Mathematics and Statistics Tutoring Lab
The Mathematics and Statistics Tutoring Lab also has free tutors available on a walk-in basis during lab hours. The lab is located in Roper 122. Please visit their Web site for more information.
The Writing Lab
Writing support is available through the Academic Support Center's Writing Lab. Priority is given to students with learning disabilities and students for whom English is a second language. Assistance is available at any stage in the writing process. Students can make appointments online.
Writing assistance is also available by in the Department of Literature's Writing Center, Battelle-Tomkins 228, 202-885-2991. Appointments are made by phone.