Tutoring Services
Marple Campus
The Learning Center provides peer tutors and professional volunteers each semester to help you succeed in your courses. Tutoring occurs in the Learning Centers or in approved campus locations. It is available for current DCCC students free and you don’t need an appointment.
| ABOUT OUR TUTORS: |
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| PEER TUTORS are selected based on grades and faculty recommendations. Most peer tutors have achieved high grades in all of their courses and have excellent academic skills. In addition to assisting with course material, they can offer tips for efficient and effective use of study time. |
| VOLUNTEER TUTORS are selected based on their knowledge of the subject matter. They are usually retired professionals or part-time faculty members, who have, through their work, acquired expertise in a particular area. |
| Interested in Becoming a Tutor? |
Using the Tutoring Service:
- To be eligible for tutoring, you must attend the class for which you need tutoring.
- Check the tutor schedule at the counter in either the Math/Science Learning Center (Room 1180) or the Main Learning Center (Room 4260). You can also request a tutor schedule through the department.
- Choose a tutor and time convenient for you and go to the appropriate center at the scheduled tutor time. The staff can direct you to the tutor.
- When you meet with a tutor, please come prepared with your notes, assignments, textbook and syllabus, if needed. Before the tutoring session, try to identify what you need to learn in course content or study skills.
- Doing your assignments regularly, seeking help from your instructor, and then bringing problems to a tutor will help get the most out of your tutoring experience.
- If you are making a special trip to the College for tutoring, please call the Learning Center at (610) 325-2776 or the Math/Science Learning Center at (610) 359-5076 to see when a tutor will be available.
- If you have problems with the schedule or there is no tutor for a particular course you are in, email the tutor coordinator to see if accommodations can be made. You may benefit from online tutoring, now available for some subjects, where tutors at one campus can tutor students at other locations.
Other Tutoring Information
- It is possible to arrange for small group tutoring; ask the staff about this if you have a group that needs help.
- Please note: There will not be any tutoring during Faculty Development Days, Spring Break and Final Exam Weeks.
- The ACT 101 Office, in Room 1175, provides students in certain programs with professional tutors by appointment. Tutors for math, English and several other subjects are also available Monday through Thursday evenings until 9:00 on a walk-in basis for any DCCC student needing help. Call (610) 359-5009 for more information.
- The DCCC Writing Center is located next to the Learning Center on main campus in Room 4277. Help with your writing assignments is available by appointment.
Interested In Becoming A Tutor?
Being a Peer Tutor
If you are looking for an opportunity to keep your skills current and earn some
money while being a student at DCCC, this is it.
How can I become a Peer Tutor?
Follow the steps below:
- Check prerequisites first. You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits and have a G.P.A. of 3.0 and an “A” in the subject you plan to tutor.
- Complete an application online.
- When approved by the recommending faculty, you will be contacted, preferably by email, to meet with the tutor coordinator to discuss tentative hours for tutoring.
- Meet with the tutor coordinator for orientation and training before you begin tutoring.
Why should I consider the opportunity to become a tutor?
There are numerous personal benefits, including:
- Keeping skills current
- Supplementing income
- Gaining experience for a resume or college application
- Sharing your talents with other students who need your help
Volunteer Tutoring Opportunities
The College has several highly qualified professional tutors who volunteer
their services. Our volunteers are adjunct faculty here at DCCC. Some of our
volunteers are participants in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Volunteers can help from 2 to 10 hours a week or more. We are always looking
for qualified volunteers.
How can I become a Volunteer Tutor?
If you have expertise in a particular subject or are teaching here and would like to volunteer, email the Tutor Coordinator for more information about our needs for tutors. Please include the campus location where you would like to volunteer.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
There are numerous personal benefits to tutoring including:
- Keeping your skills current
- Networking with other tutors, professionals and students
- Improving the lives of students by helping them succeed in their courses
- Learning the newest technology