What Should I Bring to My Tutoring Session?

This maybe goes without saying, but you will be surprised to know that many students will come to meet with their peer tutor for their scheduled tutoring session without having given much thought about what they need to be prepared for during their scheduled time together.

It is important for the student to come to the tutoring session prepared to discuss the concepts or course work they have difficulty with. However, this is not as easy as it may seem.

• A few students will be able to point out exactly where they are having trouble
  
• Some students will have only a general sense of what they need help with
• Others will not even begin to be able to articulate what areas they are having issues

Given these circumstances it is so very important to come prepared to the tutoring session with an open and receptive mind as well as the following items: course syllabus, class notes and the textbook. These tools are essential for the student and tutor to be able to work together.

When is it Time to Visit with a Tutor?

The decision to meet with a tutor is a smart one. Meeting with a peer tutor can be a very enjoyable experience. Not only are you getting help with difficult course work or concepts from someone who has encountered the material before, but you are building a relationship with a peer who has been where you are and can show you how to be successful in college . However, making that decision at the correct time is critical. A peer tutor is not a homework machine or a life preserver! A peer tutor is a person who, if given a reasonable amount of time, can show you techniques that will aid you in all your classes.