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Subject-Area Tutoring

• is offered for most introductory courses (subject to tutor availability) except math courses. Math assistance is available through the Math Activities Center in Hyde 351.
• is provided either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• is open to all undergraduate students on campus
• has additional hours available for SSS (TRIO) eligible students.

If you would like assistance with most introductory level, non-math courses, please make an appointment with a PASS counselor by calling the office at 535-2270 or stopping by the PASS office in The Lamson Learning Commons.

Description

• Peer tutors provide academic support either individually or in small groups.
• Tutors are encouraged to help their students become independent learners by using active study strategies.
• Tutors work very hard to establish a positive learning environment for their peers.
• Tutoring sessions are offered through PASS for most introductory level courses except math courses.
• Math tutors are available through the Math Activities Center in Hyde 351.

Hours

Tutoring sessions are held at the PASS office in The Lamson Learning Commons, Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and off site by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Complete a log for each session you hold.
• Communicate with your students on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with the tutor coordinator on a bi-weekly basis or whenever a need occurs.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Keep all information confidential.

Qualifications

• You should be a Plymouth student interested in helping his/her peers.
• You should have a 3.0 GPA.
• You need to be approved by a faculty member.

Meet with the Tutor Coordinator at PASS to complete an application. Make an appointment by stopping by The Lamson Learning Commons or calling Ext. 2270.