Cayuga Community College Academic Support Center

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Cayuga Community CollegeAcademic Support Center

• Peer Tutoring Program
• Informational Meeting for
• New/Potential Tutors

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• WELCOME!
• Just being here says something about your
  interest in college and tutoring.

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Why me?Tutor Recruitment

• Honors Program
• Scholarship Recipients
• Self IdentifiedInterested in Work Study
  Employment
• Recommended by either a student, instructor or
  both

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Questions and Answers

• What requirement are necessary for peer tutoring?
• We look for students that have good communication
  skills and have a genuine interest in the subject
  they are tutoring. We seek a recommendation from
  your instructor and require that you received an
  A or B in the course. We like all of our
  tutors to maintain a 3.0 GPA.

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Questions and Answers

• Is this a paid position?
• Peer tutors are employees of the college and
  tutoring is classified as a work study position.
  All student positions on the campus are minimum
  wage. You will be required to complete paperwork
  in the Financial Aid office. Hours vary depending
  on the need and scheduling. More information on
  this to follow

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Questions and Answers

• I need to make sure I can pay my car insurance?
  Am I guaranteed a certain amount of tutoring?
• There are no guarantees with tutoring. Tutoring
  is need based meaning that if students need it
  and request it then we can find you hours.
  However, your schedule is subject to change. The
  Writing and Math Tables have regular schedules
  and this is determined by the Specialist. Tutors
  that are motivated, creative, and concerned about
  their students learning process are highly
  sought after. Many of our tutors work an average
  of 10 hours per week.

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Questions and Answers

• Can I serve as a volunteer tutor?
• The fact that you want to freely help fellow
  students is certainly commendable and we
  encourage you to do so. However, the ASC Peer
  Tutorial Service Program has national
  certification through the College Reading and
  Learning Association, and all of our tutors are
  students (peers) that have completed training and
  serve as paid employees in the Academic Support
  Center.

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Questions and Answers

• I have not even started college, why was I
  recruited for tutoring?
• Many of our newest students are sought as tutors
  based upon their high school academic standing.
  Often, we encourage you to fully engage in your
  classes, participate in the training, become
  familiar with the college and the ASC and begin
  tutoring at the start of the Spring semester or
  when you feel ready.

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Questions and Answers

• I understand that some ASC tutors are recruited
  for private tutoring?
• The Academic Support Center has quite a good
  reputation for their peer tutors. Often times
  parents and high school guidance councilors will
  call looking for a private tutors. The most
  requested subjects include Mathematics,
  Chemistry and Physics. I will pass this
  information on to the tutors through email. It
  is up to you to make contact with the individual.
  Some suggestions get a copy of the textbook,
  schedule at least (4) appointmentsit takes times
  to get into a good rhythm of tutoring. Our
  tutors charge between 10 and 15 per hour. You
  may conduct private tutoring at the college in
  the library or the ASC. You are not to let it
  interfere with your classes or your scheduled ASC
  tutoring commitments. Keep in mind, you serve as
  a representative of the college.

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Peer TutorsMoney and More

• Deeper strength in the subject area
• CRLA Certification
• Stapleton Scholarship ()
• Tutor of the Year Award
• Friendships
• College connections
• Internship ASC 102 / ASC 103

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TUTOR TRAINING

• ASC 101 Foundations of Tutoring
• 1- credit / Level I CRLA Certification

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ASC 101

• ASC 101 is a 1-credit tutor training class and
  required of all tutors.
• PLEASE REFER TO HANDOUT

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Questions and Answers

• Can I begin to tutor while I am taking this
  class?
• In some cases you may feel more confident as a
  tutor completing the class before your begin
  tutoring. However, others like to bring that
  real-life experience of tutoring to your class.
  You will need to consult with your immediate
  supervisor Tutorial Coordinator, Math
  Specialist, Writing Specialist to decide what is
  best for you.

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So.

• Are you still interested in serving as a peer
  tutor at the Academic Support Center?

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THE DETAILS

• Application (tan)
• Student Employment Card (blue)
• Permission Form (enroll in class and photo use)
• Signature Sheet
• Availability Schedule

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And theres more

• Email account
• Photo for display and power point
• Tutor Request Form (tan sheet)
• Tutor Activity Form (green sheet)

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CCC Tutor Club

• The most successful students are those that
  become connected to the college community.
  Welcome to Cayuga Community College!

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INT 239 Interdisciplinary Study in Native
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