Subject Tutoring
Peer tutoring is available in a wide variety of subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, nursing and languages. We offer tutoring for individuals or small groups by appointment, but last-minute drop-in sessions are often available.
Subjects We Support
- Mathematics: Calculus, statistics, math core courses, foundational math skills
- Sciences: Biology, chemistry, physical, earth and forensic
- Psychology
- Nursing: Lecture, skills, biology and chemistry nursing courses
- Languages: Spanish, French, Italian
- Business: Accounting, economics, management and marketing
If you're having trouble finding support for your course, please email us at ace@salve.edu.
Who We Are
Peer tutors are Salve students who have excelled in the subjects they're tutoring, have been recommended by their professors, and have completed a tutor training program. Tutors are expert learners who can also help you navigate within your major. Many are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association.
What happens during a tutoring session?
Tutoring sessions vary greatly depending on your needs. Most sessions are one-on-one and last just under an hour. Some tutors and students prefer to work in groups, and some students like to come with a study partner so they can review the material after the session. The way you and your tutor work together, and the content you cover in your sessions, will be up to you and your tutor to decide.
My course has an embedded tutor. What does this mean, and how do I work with them?
Our embedded tutoring partners program supports some of Salve's most challenging courses. The focus is on collaboration, group study and interaction among students. This program provides regularly scheduled peer-led study sessions focused on providing extra practice with challenging course concepts as well as the underlying study skills and strategies necessary to succeed in the course.
How To Become a Tutor
Writing Consultants
Writing tutors assist students with a variety of tasks related to writing, at all stages of the writing process and across the curriculum. Sessions may include support in understanding the assignment, brainstorming, locating sources, outlining, development, structure, documentation of sources, building proofreading skills, etc. Writing tutors do not serve as an editing or proofreading service.
After training and one semester of tutoring, writing tutors may become writing partners. Writing partners are paired with specific courses to extend Writing Center services directly into the classroom and offer learning experiences designed specifically to support student writing in those courses.
Subject Tutors
Subject tutors support students in learning content in their courses. These sessions may include review of course material covered in class, foundational skills needed for course success and course-specific organizational and study habits. Subject tutors do not assist students with their homework assignments.
After training and one semester of tutoring, subject tutors may participate in the partners program. Partners are paired with a course or related courses (ex. biology partner, nursing partner, math partner) to aid in learning and study skill development.
Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Ability to attend training in the following semester
- Ability to work 3-8 hours per week throughout the academic year
- Recommendations from two or more faculty members
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate one-on-one, small group and large group tutoring sessions with students
- Engage in professional development throughout each semester
- Attend one-on-one or group staff meetings with supervisor
- Create, revise and update tutoring resources for use during sessions
- Contribute to ACE operations and maintaining notes in Tutortrac
- Collaborate with ACE’s professional and student staff to foster a thriving and active support environment
- Conduct oneself with kindness, courtesy and a professional demeanor at all times
- Embody both the institutional and departmental missions
Tutors may occasionally be asked to:
- Promote ACE services through classroom visits and information tables
- Provide support in classrooms through varying programs, ACE workshops and other campus locations
- Participate in peer academic coaching, where students receive support in study skills regardless of subject
How to Apply
Interested students must submit the tutor application and obtain two faculty recommendations to be considered for the position. You may apply to become a cross-trained tutor for both writing and subject tutoring and must obtain three faculty recommendations if applying for both. Applicants will be interviewed by the Writing Center coordinator and/or tutor coordinator before being accepted for the position. New tutors must also register for and complete a training workshop for credit. After completing a set number of tutoring hours and additional training, tutors are also eligible for College Reading and Learning Association tutoring certification.