Kirkwood
Community College
Learning for Your Life Time
Tutor Training Seminar
Learning Services Department
Welcome
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Why are we conducting the seminar?
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Kirkwood Tutoring
Share Information
Offer Suggestions
Answer Questions
Get Feedback
Recognize CRLA Certification
Learning Services
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Learning Services
Department offers
academic support
services for those
students attending
Kirkwood.
Tutoring
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What is a tutor?
1.
A person employed to instruct another in
some branch or branches of learning, esp. a
private instructor.
Types of Tutoring
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Individual Peer Tutoring
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Walk-In Tutoring
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On-line Tutoring
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Computer Application Skills
Individual Tutoring
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Done by a qualified student
who helps another student
explore and understand
conceptual skills taught in
class
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Done on a one-to-one basis
Walk-In Tutoring
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Math/Science
 Math-Includes
Basic
Math through Calc II
 Science-Concentrates
on Chemistry and
Physics
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Nurse Tutoring
 PN
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and ADN
Accounting
 Financial
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/Managerial
Computer Skills
Biology
Online Tutoring
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Supplemental
Available 24/7
Class tutorials
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http://www.kirkwood.edu/tutoring
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Tutor Center Contact Info
Mike Scallon
Student Services Coordinator
Phone: (319) 398-7117
E-mail: mscallo@kirkwood.edu
Mindy Nachtman
Learning Services Associate
Phone: (319) 398-5425
E-mail: mnachtm@kirkwood.edu
Ronda Thompson
Learning Services Associate
Phone: (319) 398-5425
E-mail: rthomps@kirkwood.edu
Ben Waychoff
Learning Services Associate
Phone: (319) 398-5425
Jessica Smith
Learning Services Associate
Phone: (319) 398-5425
Suchetha Annira
Learning Services Associate
Phone: (319) 398-5425
E-mail: sannira@kirkwood.edu
E-mail: Jessica.Smith@kirkwood.edu
E-mail: benjamin.waychoff@kirkwood.edu
How to Become a Peer Tutor
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A tutor should have an overall
GPA of at least 3.0.
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Tutors should have taken the
class they would like to tutor and
earned a B+ or better in that
class, or can be an
Instructor/Professor referral if they
are currently in the class.
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Potential tutors must fill out an
application form with references.
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All tutors hired will be required to
attend the Tutor Training seminar.
Benefits of Being a Tutor
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Job satisfaction
Helping another person
Strengthen your understanding of
subjects
Resume builder
Recognized by CRLA
Paid position
Benefits of Receiving Tutoring
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Structured learning
Individualized
Improve academic performance
Personal growth
Self esteem
Confidence
Improved attitudes towards
troublesome classes
Who Can Receive Tutoring?
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Any learner enrolled in a credited
Kirkwood class may receive tutoring.
How Do We Get Started
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All Tutor assignments come through
the Tutor Center.
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The Tutor Center lets you know
about the assignment.
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It is the learner’s responsibility to
contact the tutor and set up an
appointment place and time.
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Tutoring must take place in a public
location
What Do You Do When You Get
Your First Call?
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Exchange Phone Numbers
 Especially cell phone numbers
 The Tutor Center gives the learner
your phone number but we do not
give you the learner’s phone
number.
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Recommend scheduling first
appointment at the Tutor Center
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Tutor Center can assist with initial
introductions if needed.
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Be clear about exact meeting times
and locations
Be specific ex. Meet at the Reference Desk
on the first floor of the library at
7:00 p.m.
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Write down the specifics that you
agreed upon
Ending a Tutor Session
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Do not just say "good bye" when the
session is over.
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You should:
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Positively assess the work that was
done during the session.
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Ask the learner if he/she has any
questions
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Give assignments or explain
expectations of the learner if
appropriate.
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Schedule your next appointment.
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Do any necessary tutor paperwork for
your desk.
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Adapted from Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2005http://vgncds.bsu.edu:82/universitycollege/article/0,,24002-,00.html
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Do exchange phone numbers during your initial
phone conversation with the learner.
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Do show up to your appointment on time.
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Do call the learner 24 hours in advance if you
know you will not be able to keep an appointment.
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Do bring your time sheet to each appointment for
the learner to sign.
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Do turn time sheets in by the last day of the
month
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Do always give the learner your full attention.
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Do express confidence that the learner can learn
the material.
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Do wear modest clothing. Shirt and shoes
required.
Do’s
Don’ts
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Don't be quick to judge.
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Don't assume the role and responsibility of
an instructor.
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Don't do your learner’s class assignments.
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Don't be afraid to admit to your learner that
you do not know an answer.
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Don’t comment on the professor or the
grades given for assignments, tests, exams,
and so on.
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Don’t let your tutoring session turn into social
hour.
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Don’t bring food or drinks to the Tutor Center.
Classes We Don’t Tutor
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The Tutor Center does not
offer tutoring for writing,
speech, and communication
classes. Learners are
encouraged to schedule an
appointment with the Writing
Center in Room 3067 Cedar
Hall.
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We do not tutor ELA (English
Language Acquisition)
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We do not tutor for continuing
education courses.
How Much Tutoring Can a Learner
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Receive?
two hours of tutoring
per week, for two
subjects per
semester.
(Learners may receive up to
four hours of tutoring per week,
per subject, for two subjects
per semester if they have been
identified as a learner with a
learning disability as
established by the Americans
with Disabilities Act).
Meeting Places
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Tutor Center 2071 Cedar Hall
Computer Lab in Nielsen Hall.
Kirkwood Library
Public Library
Coffee Shops
Public Location Conducive to Education
Never in a Private Residence
Cancellation Notices
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If you are not able to
meet with the learner,
give as much notification
as you can.
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The Tutor Center
recommends a 24-hour
notice.
Tutor Evaluations
Your learners will be
asked to complete an
evaluation form at the end
of the semester.
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http://www.kirkwood.edu/tutoring/evaluate.htm
Confidentiality Clauses
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Please turn signed confidentiality clause in tonight
Test Your Tutor Training Knowledge
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http://perception.kirkwood.edu/q4/open.dll
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In the Name box: type your name
In the Group box: type "tutor" (no quotes)
Then scroll to the Tutor Center Exam.
Then just complete and submit.
You will be paid for taking the exam.
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