Applications for the FW2026-27 year are open from June 19th-July 3rd!
Are you passionate about teaching and sharing your knowledge and effectiveÌýstudyingÌýstrategies with others? Are you looking for a way to help your student community all whileÌýexpanding your own experiences?ÌýHave youÌýcompletedÌýanyÌýfirst- or second-yearÌýcoursesÌýwith a letter grade of [A] or higher?ÌýÌý
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Consider applying to join the Peer Tutoring Program!Ìý
Our Goals:
- Promoting Independence:ÌýWeÌýdo not want students to be reliantÌýonÌýthis program; we aspire to foster an environment that promotes independenceÌýin the long run- helping students develop effective studying techniques and ease their stress inÌýdifficultÌýtimes.ÌýÌý
- One-on-one Tutoring:ÌýWe recognize that learning is never one-size-fits-all, as every studentÌýapproaches studying inÌýa different way.ÌýWhile lectures and PASS are great for delivering lessons to a wide audience,Ìýsome students may respond better to an approachÌýthat isÌýtailored to their individual academic needs.ÌýPeer Tutoring offers one-on-one tutoring where the tutee sitsÌýdown individually with a peer tutor, students receive a highly personalized approach to learning-Ìýtailored entirely to what works best for them.Ìý
- Free Academic Support:ÌýWe wholeheartedly believe and passionately advocate for student success.ÌýAllÌýour students should be able to strive for academic success without economic hindrance. Therefore, to make this ideal a reality, our tutoringÌýservices are completely free!Ìý
- Accessibility:ÌýWe believe that academic support should be highly approachable and barrier-free. For many students, seeking guidance from faculty or staff members can feel daunting. Peer tutoring bridges this gap by offering a more accessible alternative;Ìýstudents find it easier to approach and relate to their peers, thereforeÌýourÌýultimate goal is to leverage this natural peer connection to ensure our services remain welcoming, effective, and fully available to every student who needs support.Ìý
- Academic Excellence:ÌýWe want to make sure that students receive the best help that they can get. All Peer Tutors are selected through a rigorousÌýinterview process andÌýpossessÌýa firm grasp on the course content.ÌýÌý
How Can Apply?
We are currently looking for undergraduate students majoring in Science or Engineering. Applications are open to allÌýsecond-yearÌýand above students who have earned a letter grade of [A] or higher in any 1000- or 2000-level science or engineering course.Ìý
Bethune College welcomes applications from all students, including, but not limited to, women, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Bethune College is committed to a positive and inclusive environment.Ìý
Which Courses Do We Offer Tutoring For?
We offer tutoring for a variety of engineering and science coursesÌý
- Biology: 1000, 1001, 1500, 2020, 2021, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2090,Ìý2335, 2900, 2905Ìý
- Chemistry: 1000, 1001, 1500, 2000, 2020, 2021, 2030, 2080,ÌýÌý
- Physics: 1011, 1411, 1421, 1470, 1510, 1800, 2020, 2040, 2070,Ìý2213Ìý
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS): 1001, 1011, 1012, 1015, 1021, 1022, 1028, 1520, 1540, 1560, 1570, 1710, 2001, 2021, 2025,Ìý2030, 2031, 2032, 2101, 2200, 2210Ìý
Engineering (ENG): 1101, 1103, 1110, 1111, 1810, 2001, 2003Ìý
Peer Tutor Responsibilities
Allocate a minimum of three (3) hours a week to the Peer Tutoring program.ÌýÌý
(The three hoursÌýmayÌýincludeÌýbut is not limited to: in-person andÌývirtual sessions, as well as administrative follow-up andÌýcheck-ins.ÌýÌý
- Communicate promptly and efficiently with the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator, and/or Student Success CoordinatorÌýÌý
- Check the program MS Teams siteÌýfrequentlyÌýto ensure you are notified of any updates to the programÌýÌý
- Check the Tutoring Request ForumÌýregularlyÌýto help with virtual tutoring sessions.ÌýÌý
- Attend and complete the mandatory trainingÌýsessionsÌýprior to starting your role.Ìý
- Check your 91ÑÇÉ«U emailÌýfrequentlyÌýto ensure you are staying updated on program informationÌý
Be professional,ÌýinclusiveÌýand welcoming in your communicationÌýter the application deadline, you may be contacted for an in-person interview
Mandatory Orientation and Training
- Attend Peer Tutor TrainingÌý(offered on several dates)ÌýÌý
- Attend Basic Peer Leadership (BPL) Training if you have not done so in the past alreadyÌý(offered late-September and late-January)Ìý
- See information on BC 3000 for more details.
If you would like more information or to access this information in a different format, please do not hesitate to email the Peer Tutor Coordinator at bctutor@my.yorku.ca.
