Are you interested in becoming a tutor?

 

What does the Tutorial Center do?

The Reedley College Tutorial Center provides individual and small-group tutoring to any student who needs and wants to improve his or her class performance.  Our work is aimed at helping students become strong independent learners by working to improve their subject understanding, study skills, and test preparation.

 Who would I be tutoring?

Hundreds of students get tutoring every semester and they request help in a wide range of classes.  All students are welcome.   Some students come to us because they are struggling to get a passing grade in their class; others simply aspire to getting the very best grade that they can.  Students who want tutoring just need to come to the Tutorial Center and apply for tutoring.  There is no cost or fee for tutoring--it is free to all. 

 Who can become a tutor?

A good candidate is someone who has excelled in one or more subjects, and has the personal qualities and communication skills of a good teacher.  An instructor's recommendation or approval is required.  Applicants are interviewed by the program coordinator, who then selects tutors from those applicants who are best qualified.  Applications are accepted throughout the semester.

 Can I get paid or college credit for tutoring?

Tutors have the choice of being paid, receiving college credit (Counseling 2, “Tutoring Practicum”), or volunteering their time.  Most tutors are paid.  To be eligible for pay you must be enrolled in at least 12 units.  Promotion to higher-paid positions occurs upon completion of training and experience requirements.

 Will you train me?

All new tutors receive training through an on-going in-service training program.  Tutors may receive class credit for this training by enrolling in Counseling 1, "Tutor Training."  Intermediate and advanced level training is available to those tutors interested in continuing their tutor education.

 How is my work time scheduled?

Tutors are scheduled to work during hours that they have told us would be available for tutoring.  A tutor’s duty assignment might include seeing students for regularly-scheduled appointment-based tutoring, working a fixed schedule as a drop-in tutor, or a combination of both.  Prospective tutors are asked to make a commitment to work for the entire semester.  Tutors who perform satisfactorily are invited to return the following semester, and are given preference in hiring over new applicants.

 Will I like tutoring?

If you enjoy helping others and think you could help a fellow student struggling in a class in which you did well, then you will probably find tutoring to be both enjoyable and rewarding.

 Where can I apply or get more information?