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Tutoring Introduction

What is Tutoring?

Tutoring is an academic support program offered by the Learning Commons to assist students in learning course content. While primarily focused on providing peer-to-peer tutoring services, the LC may occasionally hire non-student tutors who meet the requirements outlined below, in an effort to meet student academic support need.

Tutor Responsibilities

Successfully complete the mandatory College Reading & Learning Association Certified Tutor Training through the Learning Commons
Adhere to a regular schedule for the full semester appointment
Utilize LC approved tutoring techniques and strategies to assist students with course content

Highly Requested Subjects

Accounting - All levels
Biology - BIO 111 and above
Business - BUS 115 and above
Chemistry - CHE 111
Computer Information Systems - CIS 115, 118, 145
Computer Science - CSC 105, 150, 154, 160
Economics - ECO 201
English/Writing - ENG 121 and above
History - HIS 101, 102
Math - MAT 055 and above

Benefits of Being a Learning Commons Tutor

Further develop your own content knowledge and learning strategies.
Develop valuable skills such as communication, leadership, and group facilitation.
Discover ways to help people learn better and achieve their goals.
Become a College Reading & Learning Association Certified Tutor and/or Advanced Certified Tutor.
Understand how you contribute to PPSC student success.
Contribute to a dynamic team of peers.

Apply to be a PPSC Tutor

All Learning Commons tutors must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for a tutoring position:

A grade of "A" or "B" in the course(s) for which you wish to be a tutor
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Must attend all Tutor trainings and meetings

To apply, please submit an application to the Learning Commons (below). Applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript to the LC identifying the courses they wish to tutor. Applicants may also choose to obtain recommendations from faculty in an effort to provide additional content-knowledge endorsement.

Pay Range - All new LC tutors are paid according to the following schedule:

Current Student - $12.32 / hr
Earned AA/AS degree - $15.00 / hr
Earned BA/BS degree - $17.00 / hr
Earned Graduate degree - $20.00 / hr

Tutors may be eligible for a raise after each year of consistent employment with the LC and upon obtaining new level of College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Level 1 and Level 2 Certification.

Tutor Employment Application

Tutoring Introduction

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