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How do you find a Tutor?
Step 1 - Come to the Learning Services, SUB I, Room 354, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tues., 5-8 p.m.
Step 2 - Sign the tutor request list giving your name and the subject for which you would like a tutor. Identify the subject by department and course number as listed in the class schedule (e.g., MATH 108, MATH 113, PHYS 250). This is very important. Tutors are listed on the computer according to department and course number. If you aren't sure what it is, look it up in the class schedule or the University catalog. The sign-up list helps us keep track of subjects for which we need to find tutors.
Step 3 - The staff of Learning Services will print a list of tutors off the computer for you.
How Much Will a Tutor Cost?
To provide tutoring at an affordable rate, tutors listed with Learning Services have agreed to a maximum fee. The tutor list will indicate the maximum fee for each tutor. Maximum fees according to educational level are listed below.
$ 10-11.00 per hr maximum for an undergraduate tutor
$ 11-12.00 per hr maximum for tutor with Bachelor degree
$ 12-13.00 per hr maximum for tutor with Masters degree
$ 13-14.00 per hr maximum for tutor with Doctoral degree
You can negotiate with the tutor for a lower fee for individual tutoring if the tutor is willing. Or, you might ask about a lower fee for tutoring in a group, either one the tutor has already formed or one you might form with one or two other classmates.
Contact tutors on your list by phone or email until you find one whose schedule is compatible with yours. Interview the tutor over the phone or arrange to meet in person to get acquainted.
What Should You Include
in the Tutor Interview?
Look for someone with whom you can communicate your questions and concerns about the course. You should expect your tutor to respect, support, and accept you. You should look for a tutor who is active in the tutoring session, providing explanations and suggestions, clarifying what you're unsure about.
You shouldn't expect the tutor to do the work for you, so you should also look for someone who challenges you to work in the tutoring sessions. That's the best way for you to learn.
Negotiate a fee for your tutoring, when you will pay your tutor and how (i.e. by check or cash). We suggest you pay your tutor at the beginning of each tutoring session. This is fairest to your tutor. Establish a 'contract' with your tutor concerning how often you will meet and for how long. Schedule a regular day and time. Since most tutors are also students, they may not be available during exams. Check that out when you contract.
If you decide this is not a tutor you can work with, interview other tutors until you find one with whom you feel comfortable.
Treat Your Tutor Fairly!
Be conscientious about keeping your appointments for tutoring. Your tutor also has responsibilities and demands so be respectful of his or her time. If you can't keep an appointment, try to reach your tutor in advance. Call your tutor directly or send him/her an email to cancel. If you no longer need tutoring or you want to change tutors, let your tutor know right away. Don't tie up the tutor's time, another student may need it.