More Information About Peer Tutors
What do the tutors do?
- Assist students in targeted subject areas via individual or group tutoring
- Host study session on selected topics or classes
- Model and encourage effective study strategies
- Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
- Compile Excel sheets detailing students helped
- Attend monthly meetings with the
What will occur during a tutoring session?
- Your tutor will answer any questions you may have concerning class material and study skills.
- The tutor will help you with concepts and terms you may not understand.
- You tutor will assist you with note-taking, test-taking, reading the textbook, how to get the most out of your class lecture, and how to study for your particular subject test.
- It is up to you to structure the tutoring sessions - the tutors are here for you!!
How do I become one of these tutors?
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an A or B average in course(s) tutoring
- Must be currently enrolled at IWCC
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to relate to students with various academic levels and needs
- Apply to become a tutor by clicking “APPLY TO BE A TUTOR” in the top right corner of this page
Tutors are paid on the following schedules:
- $8.00/hour if you have less than 30 IWCC credit hours and/or one semester experience working for IWCC
- $8.50/hour if you have at least 30 IWCC credit hours and one semester working for IWCC