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I need
a peer tutor this semester. Do you have any suggestions?
There are a number of ways to go about locating a tutor:
1. Speak to your professor directly as s/he may know of students
(usually junior and senior majors) who are interested in helping
others; faculty may be available themselves during office hours or
at other times on a case-by-case basis. (It never hurts to ask!) In
addition, class TAs
(teaching assistants) may be available for extra help outside of
class.
2. Meet with Adjua Starks-Allen, Dean for Pre-Professions in the
Dean of Studies Office in 105 Milbank. Dean Starks-Allen is the
supervisor for the Barnard Academic Fellows tutoring/help room
program. Students should complete a Request Form--and will then be
matched with a tutor. Tutors are usually attached to a particular
class where they will work with small groups of 2-4 students. For
more info, visit the Dean of Studies website and the link on
academic support.
3. Speak with Colleen, Susan or Okie about your needs and obtain a
copy of the ODS Accommodative Aide Directory. Available to any
student who is registered with ODS, the Directory includes contact
info on students who are willing to serve in a variety of capacities
working on a 1-1 basis with disabled students--including notetakers,
tutors, mobility and personal aides, readers, typists, proofreaders,
etc. ODS will cover the cost of two-hours/week of tutoring if the
request is disability-related.
4. Go visit the BC or CU departmental office related to your
particular course--and speak with the departmental assistant about
your needs. S/he may be able to send an email out to a list of
ongoing junior/senior majors; create an email request and/or flyer
for posting on the departmental bulletin board.
5. Start your own study group! Speak to your professor and inquire
as to whether you could distribute a sign-up sheet for your new
study group. ODS is happy to provide you with a conference room
space, should your group wish to book 107 Hewitt.
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