Free tutoring by appointment for individuals and small groups is provided
in the ALC for all BRCC students. Trained peer tutors and paraprofessionals
are available to tutor specific subject areas and to assist students in
developing effective learning strategies. Tutoring is designed to
support and enhance your classroom learning.
Tutoring Schedule
If you find you do not have time to come to campus for tutoring, try
sending your question to the ALC tutors at alctutors@mybrcc.edu.
The ALC's Tutor Development Program is certified by the College Reading
and Learning Association's International Tutor Certification Program.
Who the tutors are
We recruit tutors from BRCC, LSU, and Southern University. To qualify,
prospective tutors must have a 2.5 grade point average and a 3.0 average
in the course or the subject matter they wish to tutor. They must also
attend tutor training classes at 2:00 p.m on Fridays.
When to see a tutor
When you need some assistance with course content or with a particular
assignment, you may wish to meet with a tutor to discuss the particular
topic. A tutor can...
- help you clarify an assigment
- guide you in developing your ideas
- help you with writer's block
- guide you as you develop outlines for studying or writing
- suggest and demonstrate study strategies
- teach or provide practice with difficult concepts
- help you determine your learning style
- support your efforts.
What to bring to a tutoring session
Come to your session prepared and ready to participate actively.
Bring with you...
- your text
- the course syllabus
- your class notes
- the assignment
- your questions
- an open mind
Some Do's and Don'ts
- Do make an appointment ahead of time
- Do arrive promptly
- Do call ahead if late or unable to make appointment
- Do prepare for the session
- Do come ready for active learning
- Don't worry if you don't "get it all" in one session
- Don't expect the tutor to have all the answers
- Don't expect a tutoring session to take the place of a class
Appointments and Cancellations
Appointments
- No appointments
longer than an hour should be made without prior approval of supervisor
and tutor.
- Clients
who fail to show for appointments must be interviewed by the supervisor
before making other appointments.
- A No
Show is defined as the client who misses an appointment without canceling
or who is twenty minutes late.
Cancellations
- Clients
must cancel or reschedule as soon as they are aware that they will not
be able to keep appointments.
- Failure
to cancel or reschedule within a reasonable time may result in the loss
of tutor services.
To Make
an Appointment
Call the
ALC at 216-8300 or come by Room 127 at the Main Campus, Room
129 at the Extension Site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF EVERY CLIENT
- KEEP
YOUR APPOINTMENTS or call the ALC the day before your appointment to
cancel. You can make or cancel an appointment by calling the Center
at 216-8300 from 8:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday; 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Saturday.
- BE HONEST
WITH YOUR TUTOR. Tell her or him about your academic or study
skill needs.
- BE WILLING
TO WORK HARD TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS. Use the instruction and study
tips that you receive from your tutor to improve your academic standing.
- REMEMBER
TO BRING REQUIRED MATERIALS. For each tutoring session, you will need
the complete assignment, syllabus, and textbook.
- PREPARE
FOR YOUR TUTORING SESSION. Read class notes and complete as much
of the assignment as possible.
