Tutor Award Ceremony, May 2006

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Tutor Award Ceremony, May 2006
Learning Support Centerhttp//www.pvc.maricopa.e
du/lsc/staff/training/
Internationally Certified Tutor
Training Program through College Reading
Learning Association
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Learning Support Center Office Staff
Johnna AndersonLSC Office Coord.
Pam KomarekLearning Associate
Alison LivingstonAdmin. Secretary
Gloria MartinezFront Desk
Betty McElligottFront Desk
Danielle PierceAst. Lead Front Desk
Sandra BeemanFront Desk
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Tutors Training A Program Overview Tutor
Award Ceremony, May 2006
Learning Support Centerhttp//www.pvc.maricopa.ed
u/lsc/staff/training/
Internationally Certified Tutor
Training Program through College Reading
Learning Association
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UNDER-PREPARED STUDENTS
When Harvard opened its doors in 1636 as
America's first college, many of its incoming
students were not yet proficient in Latin.
Harvard provided tutors to help these students
acquire the proficiency needed to succeed.
Van, B. (1992). College learning assistance
programs Ingredients for success. Journal of
College Reading and Learning, 24(2), 27-39.
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UNDER-PREPARED STUDENTS
In 1907, over half of the beginning students at
Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia failed to
meet entrancerequirements. Dr. Maxwell
attributes this to their fierce competition for
students.
Maxwell, M. (1979). Improving student learning
skills A comprehensive guide to successful
practices and programs for increasing the
performance of underprepared students. San
Francisco Jossey-Bass.
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Learning Assistance Centers
In California in 1972 An innovation in providing
tutoring and other support services following a
unique model which "mobilized" community and
campus resources to provide what Frank Christ
(1980) described as "a facility...where
learners, learner data, and learning facilitators
are interwoven into a sequential, cybernetic,
individualized, people-oriented system to service
all students (learners) and faculty (learner
facilitators) of any institution for whom
learning by students is important." This
innovation changed the goals and focus of
tutorial support at colleges and universities.
Instead of providing services to special
populations only (as a stigma, focusing only on
weaknesses), this innovation expanded tutorial
and other instructional support services to all,
including the staff, faculty, and administration
of the college or university.
Christ, F. L. (1980). Learning assistance at a
state university A cybernetic model. In K. V.
Lauridsen (Ed.), New directions for college
learning assistance Examining the scope of
learning centers (pp. 45-56). San Francisco
Jossey-Bass.
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Peer Tutoring
Roueche (1983), in a national study on elements
of success in institutions of higher education,
stated that one of the components of the success
of basic skill development programs for colleges
and universities was the use of peer tutors.
Roueche, S. D. (1983). Elements of program
success Report of a national study. In J. E.
Roueche (Ed.), New directions for college
learning assistance A new look at successful
programs (pp. 3-10). San Francisco Jossey-Bass.
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Tutor Training
http//www.ncde.appstate.edu/index.htm
In 1992, the National Center for Developmental
Education at Appalachian State University
completed a follow-up study of over 6000 students
enrolled in basic skill development classes
nationwide. The study cited that "tutor training
is the best programmatic predictor of successful
college developmental education basic skill
development programs" (Maxwell, 1993).
Maxwell, M. (1993). Evaluating academic skills
programs A sourcebook. Kensington, MD M. M.
Associates.
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http//www.crla.net/
Since March 1989, over 700 college and university
tutorial programs in the United States and Canada
have received tutor training certification
through CRLA's ITPC --International Tutor Program
Certification.
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PVCCs LSC has now certified 255 Tutors asLevel
I 255 Tutors Level II 110 Tutors Level III
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PVCC s LSC has offered tutor training every year
since its opening in 1987. PVCCs LSC was the
first Arizona tutor training program to be
certified at all three levels in 1990.
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Tutor Training Outcomes

• Help tutors add to their own Toolbox of

resources strategies
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
LearningPreferences
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
LearningPreferences
Communication Listening Skills
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
Metacognition Study Skills
LearningPreferences
Communication Listening Skills
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
Metacognition Study Skills
LearningPreferences
Communication Listening Skills
LearningCentered
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
Metacognition Study Skills
Diversity
LearningPreferences
Communication Listening Skills
LearningCentered
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
Metacognition Study Skills
Dealing with Changes
Diversity
LearningPreferences
Communication Listening Skills
LearningCentered
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Tutor Training Outcomes
Help tutors learn more about using the tools to
help students become successful learners
Metacognition Study Skills
Dealing with Changes
Diversity
LearningPreferences
Special NeedsStudents
Communication Listening Skills
LearningCentered
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Certified Tutor Level I - Regular
Pre-tutoring Requirements present new tutors with
information, guidelines, and basics.Level I
training is required of all tutors. It is
designed to help tutors build a repertoire of
strategies to use. The training also provides
tutors with information about PVCC services, the
LSC Mission, policies and procedures, stated LSC
Student Learning Outcomes, PVCC as a learning
centered college, and their role as tutors.
Fifteen paid hours of training are provided.
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Certified Tutor Level I - Regular
Rachel started tutoring in the LSC in Fall 2005.
She is a student at PVCC and is pursuing a
bachelor's degree in German and Political
Science. Rachel's interests include traveling to
Germany she spent three months in East Germany
as an exchange student and hopes to return to
Germany soon.
Rachel Stewart
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
Level II training is optional and is designed to
reinforce and further investigate and apply the
information and strategies presented in Level I.
The training helps tutors identify and
consciously select, apply, and evaluate specific
strategies they use in their tutoring sessions.
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
Leslie started tutoring in the LSC in August
2004. She has a B.A. degree in Sociology and
extensive writing experience in her professional
work. Leslie also has a M.Div. (Master of
Divinity) and is an ordained minister. Her
favorite pastime is parenting her teenagers and
interpreting and translating Spanish to English.
She also loves music, singing, and playing the
flute.
Leslie Argueta-Vogel
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
Kannaki began tutoring in the LSC in September
2004. She has a B.S. degree in Math from Kansas
State University and is a Continuing Education
student in CIS at PVCC. Her interests and hobbies
include reading, listening to music, meditation,
walking, sewing, and cooking.
Kannaki Durai
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
Leah began tutoring in the LSC in Fall 2004. She
has a M.S. degree in Engineering and a
certificate in data processing. Leah also
completed several computer programming courses
including C, C, and Visual Basic. In her
leisure time she enjoys reading, going to movies,
going out with friends, swimming, and walking.
Leah Mitlin
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
John Mull started tutoring in the LSC in Fall
2004. He has a B.A. degree in History, a B.A
degree. in English, and a Master of Fine Arts
degree in Creative Writing. He currently teaches
English as an adjunct faculty instructor at PVCC.
In his spare time he enjoys writing, reading,
history, and carpentry.
John Mull
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Certified Tutor Level II - Advanced
Michael Salem began tutoring in the LSC in 2004.
He is studying for his B.S. degree in Math and
has experience working in applied mathematics and
analysis. His interests and hobbies include
baseball, racquetball, pool, video games, movies,
and music.
Michael Salem
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Certified Tutor Level III - Master
Level III training is project-based and
tutor-initiated. Projects considered must include
and identify benefits to PVCC students, tutors,
or LSC services and resources. Projects should
help tutors experience or demonstrate leadership,
initiative, and service.
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Certified Tutor Level III - Master
Elliott Rachlin Elliott has been volunteering
his expertise in the LSC since 1997. He has a
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Elliott likes to hike and is interested in sign
language.
Level III Project Math Tutor Wisdomhttp//www.pv
c.maricopa.edu/lsc/staff/MathTutorWisdom/index.htm

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Level III Project Math Tutor Wisdom
This document is my Level III Tutor Certification
project. It contains information that I hope will
be of use to new and experienced tutors at the
Learning Support Center. A lot of this
information is actually practical wisdom which
I and other tutors have garnered during the years
that we have been there. To collect the content
of this paper, I have interviewed numerous
contemporary tutors with whom I work. I have also
consulted with several outside educators who
specialize in one-on-one education in the public
school systems. One in particular that Id like
to acknowledge is Cathy Hutchins who is a math
specialist in the Tempe Unified School
District.   One LSC tutor from who I learned
quite a lot, and who was there on the very first
day that I tutored 9 years ago, was Paul
Scheffey. Paul passed away this year (2005), and
I dedicate this project to his memory and to my
fond recollections of tutoring by his side for
all those years
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Volunteer TutorsA true treasure for PVCC !
The LSC has been blessed with volunteer tutors
since its first year in 1987. We have plaques
hanging in the LSC to honor and remember our
volunteers.
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Volunteer Tutor
Elliott has been volunteering his expertise in
the LSC since 1997. He has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Engineering. Elliott likes to hike and
is interested in sign language.
Elliott Rachlin
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Volunteer Tutor
Ed Barnett started volunteering his time as a
tutor for the LSC in Fall 2005. He recently
retired after 39 years in Defense and Aerospace
where he started his career as a software
engineer on the Apollo Program and ended it as a
manager for U2 Ground Station. He has a B.A.
degree in Physics and a M.A. degree in Math. Ed's
hobbies include tutoring, football, basketball,
and his sheltie (a Shetland sheepdog).
Ed Barnett
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Volunteer Tutor
JoAnn started tutoring in the LSC in Spring 2006.
She has a master's degree in School Guidance
Bereavement Counseling and spent 7 years
counseling on the Navajo Reservation. JoAnn's
interests include spending lots of time with her
2-year-old grandson, camping in her RV, and
volunteering at her church and at Hospice of
Arizona.
JoAnn Gibbs
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Volunteer Tutor
Bill began tutoring for the LSC in Spring 2006.
He has a master's degree in Mathematics from
California State University, Los Angeles. Bill
enjoys hiking, chess, and piano.
William Johns
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Volunteer Tutor
Richard has been tutoring in the LSC since Fall
2004 and currently attends classes here at PVCC.
He enjoys reading the "Great Books of the Western
World."
Richard Keech
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Volunteer Tutor
Pat starting volunteering her time as an LSC
tutor in Fall 2005. She has a M.A. degree in
Psychology and has worked as adjunct faculty at
PVCC since 1991. Pat also teaches Drug and
Alcohol Prevention and Treatment through NAU. Her
interests include traveling and her cats.
Pat Marchok
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Volunteer Tutor
Keith Makedonsky started tutoring for the LSC in
Fall 2005. He has B.A. degrees in Philosophy,
Religious Studies, and History. He developed an
interest in philosophy when he began his
undergraduate work at PVCC. He is currently
applying for graduate school in Interdisciplinary
Studies at ASU West. His hobbies include skiing,
hiking, and reading.
Keith Makedonsky
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Volunteer Tutor
Bob has been sharing his knowledge as a volunteer
in the LSC since 2002. He has a B.S. degree in
Electrical Engineering and a M.A. degree in
Mathematics. With 40 years experience in
engineering and business, Robert was President
and CEO of his own electronics company until it
sold in 2000.
Robert Putnam
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Volunteer Tutor
Rizwana Saeed
Rizwana began volunteering in the Spring 2006
semester. She is now leading two ESL
Conversational Groups.
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Tutor Award Ceremony, May 2006
Learning Support Center http//www.pvc.maricop
a.edu/lsc/staff/training/
Internationally Certified Tutor Training Program
through College Reading Learning Association