Peer tutoring

The Peer Tutor Program is in Student Learning Services, T123, and provides extra assistance to Mount Royal students in many areas of study, supplementing (not replacing) the information given in regular classes. Peer tutoring benefits both the students who receive tutoring and the students employed as Peer Tutors. 

To Request a Peer Tutor - Peer Tutor Request Form
To Become a Peer Tutor - Peer Tutor Application Form

FAQ

Students Requesting Tutoring

  1. How do I request tutoring?
  2. How does it work?
  3. Why does the form ask for my availability?
  4. Is there a Peer Tutor available for my course?
  5. What if I know someone who could tutor me?
  6. Where and when can I meet my Peer  Tutor?
  7. Is tutoring available for English courses?

Becoming a Peer Tutor

  1. What do I need to know?
  2. What kind of training is involved?
  3. What are some of the skills I will use and gain as a tutor?
  4. What are some of the additional benefits of being a tutor?

Requesting Tutoring

  1. How do I request tutoring? 

    To request a Peer Tutor, complete a Peer Tutor Request Form and bring this completed form to Student Learning Services (T123) as early in the semester as possible. You may receive up to two hours per week of free tutoring, if a tutor is available. Students in upgrading courses are eligible for up to one hour of free tutoring each week.

    Peer Tutor Request Form - click HERE

     

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  1. How does it work?

    Peer Tutors must have at least a B+ in the course they are tutoring. They are employed by the Peer Tutor Program and must participate in tutor training sessions. Peer Tutor Request Forms are accepted until the withdrawal date each semester and are filled in the order received. 

    When a request is filled, the Peer Tutor Coordinator gives the Peer Tutor Request Form to the Peer Tutor who makes contact with the Tutee to arrange the first tutoring session. Tutoring sessions must take place in Student Learning Services (T123) or in the Student Learning Services dedicated classroom, T134. Sessions must also occur during the office hours of Student Learning Services - Monday to Thursday from 8:30a.m. - 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    The Peer Tutor and Tutee agree to guidelines for their working relationship. These guidelines include contact information, meeting times, and how the Peer Tutor can (and cannot) assist the Tutee with his/her studies.

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  1. Why does the form ask for my availability?

    Your availability to be tutored is essentially your free times during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The Peer Tutor Coordinator will match you with a tutor who has similar availability to ensure the two of you will easily be able to schedule your tutoring sessions.

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  1. Is there a Peer Tutor available for my course?

    The Peer Tutor Program has tutors available for a broad range of courses at Mount Royal, but it is not a guarantee. There may be wait times for high-demand courses and for higher level courses. The Peer Tutor Program also offers several different group tutoring options, specifically for courses with a high demand for Peer Tutors. Group tutoring sessions are not mandatory which means you are able to attend them every week, or occasionally throughout the semester. Sessions are limited to 15 attendees so arrive on time. 

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  1. What if I know someone who could tutor me?

    If you know of someone with a B+ or higher in a course you want tutored, the Peer Tutor Program will train and employ the person as a Peer Tutor. You, as recruiter, will be matched with the Peer Tutor as soon as that person has completed the Peer Tutor Training and Orientation.

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  1. Where and when can I meet my Peer Tutor?

    For everyone's safety, tutoring takes place in T123 and T134 during the office hours of Student Learning Serivices - Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exceptions to this can be discussed with the Peer Tutor Coordinator.
     
  2. Is tutoring available for English courses?

    The Peer Tutor Program does not provide tutoring for English courses. Students looking for assistance in this area are welcome to access the many Writing and Learning Services offered at Student Learning Services.  

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Students who want to be tutors

  1. What do I need to know?

    Peer Tutors must have completed the course they would like to tutor with a B+ minimum and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students are also eligible to tutor a class they are currently taking if it has been determined that they meet the minimum B+ grade level (for example, after a midterm).

    To become a Peer Tutor, the student will need to complete a Peer Tutor Application form, which can be found HERE. This form then must be submitted to Student Learning Services, T123.

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  1. What kind of training is involved?

    Peer Tutors participate in a two-hour orientation prior to being matched with a Tutee. Orientation sessions are scheduled at the beginning of the semester and as needed throughout the year. Once orientation is completed, Peer Tutors are permitted to tutor and are paid $13 an hour.

    The Peer Tutor Program also provides an additional eight hours of required Peer Tutor training, offered once each semester. After completing this additional training, 25 hours of tutoring, and feedback sessions, Peer Tutors qualify for a Level One Peer Tutor Certificate from the International Tutor Certification Program of the College Reading and Learning Association. Peer Tutors with Level One Certification receive $14 an hour. An additional level of training, certification, and pay increase are also available.

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  1. What are some of the skills I will use and gain as a tutor?

    Skills outlined in the orientation session include interpersonal, leadership, logical thinking, helping, organizational and time management skills. Topics covered in the additional certification training sessions include learning & study strategies, diversity & human rights, skills of communication and disability awareness. These skills are beneficial to Peer Tutors both in and out of the tutoring environment.

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  1. What are some of the additional benefits of being a tutor?

    Many Peer Tutors find the learning experience gained tutoring valuable as they transition into the workforce. The skills honed while tutoring are great additions to a resume. Once Peer Tutors have developed a working relationship with the Peer Tutor Coordinator, they are welcome to request a reference to take to future opportunities.

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For further information on the Peer Tutor Program, contact Sarah Rude, Peer Tutor Coordinator, at 403.440.8460 or srude@mtroyal.ca

Student Learning Services       T123     403.440.6452    sls@mtroyal.ca

Peer Tutor Program