Peer Tutoring Program
NYCTCM Sponsored
Peer tutors provided academic support to students across a variety of subjects, through one-on-one sessions. Assisted with understanding course content, improving study habits, and learning test skills for exams. Adapted tutoring strategies to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Maintained a positive, patient, and encouraging learning environment to promote student confidence and academic growth.
Peer Tutoring provides:
- 1 to 1 online tutoring
- Tutoring available for up to two courses per trimester
- Up to ten one-hour tutoring sessions per course per trimester
- Courses are offered based on Tutor’s availability.
Looking for a Peer Tutor? Here’s how to book FREE tutoring sessions!
Starting in the third week of the trimester, students may request an individual peer tutor by submitting Form #34, Tutor Service Request Form. In the form, they should include the specific course they need help with and a brief explanation of why they are seeking tutoring.
After the request is reviewed, students will receive an email from their academic advisor confirming that a tutor has been assigned. The tutor will then coordinate directly with the student to schedule sessions at mutually convenient times.
Interested in Becoming a Peer Tutor?
This is a paid position with $20 an hour.
Eligibility Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a student in good academic standing
- Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must have earned a B+ or better in the course
- A recommendation letter for the course you wish to be a tutor for (only required once per course, the instructor sent it directly to the academic advisor).
- Must complete a Peer Tutor Application every trimester for the course you wish to be a tutor for, Form #33 Tutor Service Provider Application Form
- Must read the Guidelines For Becoming A Peer Tutor
All approved tutors are required to sign the Tutor Policy Agreement.
If you have any questions about the peer tutoring program, please contact the academic advisor.