Peer Tutoring Services

Peer Tutors are available during lab hours or by direct appointment.

To sign up for a tutor during lab hours:

  • First check the binder in the Learning Center for available tutors and hours.
  • In the appropriate time slot, write your full name, course name and professor’s name.
  • Meet the tutor in the Learning Center at the chosen appointment time.

To access a tutor by direct appointment:
  • Contact the tutor by phone or email to make an appointment.
  • Meet the tutor in the Learning Center at the agreed upon appointment time.

 

To Become a Peer Tutor

Qualifications

 

  • Achieved Sophomore status or higher
  • Maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Provide recommendations from two faculty members (for the disciplines intended to tutor)
  • Submit an application to the learning center and complete an interview

 

Training

 

  • Intensive training (including shadowing of a current tutor) prior to their first tutoring session
  • On-going training with Learning Center professional staff

 

Expectations

 

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Work scheduled hours
  • Attend all training sessions
  • Complete paperwork for all sessions (with tutee signature) and return forms to the Director of Academic Support Services in a timely fashion
  • Follow the student conduct code as outlined in the Green Mountain College Student Handbook
  • Communicate with Learning Center professional staff and tutees
  • Maintain an honest, patient, flexible and sensitive demeanor

    Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in dismissal from the peer tutoring position.

     


     

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