Want To Be A Tutor?

Tutoring!  Why me?

Just some reasons why YOU want to be a Tutor/Leader:

It is one of the highest paid student positions on campus (especially for workstudy).

We schedule you according to your availability.

You have the ability to sit-in, review course material, and get paid for it.

You have an opportunity to review and learn material you need for upper divisional courses.

Many Pre-Med and nursing students better prepare for MCATs and clinicals by becoming tutors.

You can be certified with the College Reading and Learning Association (http://www.crla.net).

Ideal to have on your application for scholarships.

Helping students learn is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have.

Great opportunity to collaborate with PPCC faculty, staff, and our partnership organizations.

Networking, Networking, Networking!

It looks amazing on a resume!

FAQ's about being a Tutor:

Question:  What do I need to be a Tutor?

Answer:  To apply to be a tutor for the Learning Assistance Center you need to receive a B or better in the course you want to tutor for, receive an instructor's endorsement (signature), and have an overall GPA of 3.0.

Question: What  is work-study and how do I see if I'm eligible?

Answer:  Work-study funds are made available to assist students with their college financing through part-time campus employment. Students approved for this program can be eligible to work a maximum of 20 hours per week when school is in session and more during breaks (depending on the position and the student's unmet financial need). You must be enrolled in a degree or eligible certificate program.  Apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal.  Work-study is available as need based and without regard to need, depending on your situation.  See Financial Aid Offices, located at each campus.     

Question:  Is work-study eligibility required to be a tutor?

Answer:  No.  We encourage you to apply for financial aid (need based and non-need based), but it is not required for you to apply to be a tutor.

Question:  What if I have never tutored before?

Answer:  All tutors are trained before they are permitted to tutor and we have lead tutors and your supervisor to help you continuously throughout the semester.

Question:  Can I tutor if I just want the experience and not the pay?

Answer:  Of course, as long as you are hired and trained you can tutor as a voluteer and acquire volunteer hours.  Many students volunteer as a tutor to add to their experiences and resumes.  This is also a great opportunity to give back to your community.

Question:  What if I only have a few hours in my week to work?

Answer:  You can work as much or as little as you like.  Your schedule is determined from your availability and the LAC's needs.

Question:  What if I don't want to work at the Centennial Campus in the Learning Assistance Center?

Answer:  We provide tutoring at ALL of the PPCC campuses and schedule you according to your convenience.

Question:  How do I start?

Answer:   
Contact Financial Aid for possible eligibility for Work Study funding:  Student Employment
Fill out an Application To Be a Tutor.
THEN Contact the Learning Assistance Centers
719.502.3444    719.502.3445     Sandy.Ho@ppcc.edu   
or come by and see us at the Centennial Campus, Room A-212.

Page last updated on Wednesday November 12, 2008