PEER TUTORING

WHAT IS PEER TUTORING?

StAAR Center Peer Tutoring offers one-on-one and drop-in sessions for
undergraduate students in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering.
Peer Tutors work with students taking introductory and intermediate courses in
the natural sciences, mathematics, economics, and foreign languages.

Maximizing Your Tutoring Session: 5 Tips for Students

DIVE IN BEFORE SEEKING HELP
Starting a problem or homework assignment can feel overwhelming but try
your best to tackle it on your own first, even if you only read the questions. This
approach helps you identify where you're struggling and makes the tutoring
session more effective.

EMBRACE GROWTH AND PROGRESS

Don't believe that your intelligence or abilities in a subject are fixed and
unchangeable. Instead, adopt a growth mindset. We believe that with
dedication and effort, everyone can develop their skills and improve. Having
confidence in your ability to learn and understand will empower you to conquer
challenging problems.

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH OUR POLICIES

Take a moment to review our policies, which outline what our tutors can assist
you with, appointment and drop-in session guidelines, and our expectations for
you. Remember that tutors are guides and will not complete assignments or
ungraded work for you. Prioritize what can realistically be covered in your
session.

PATIENCE PAYS OFF

Learning new material takes time as your brain forges new connections and
processes information for long-term memory. Stay persistent and be gentle
with yourself if understanding doesn't come easily or if it takes longer than
expected. Learning is a journey, and progress comes with time and effort.

BE RESOURCEFUL AND EXPLORE DIFFERENT AVENUES

Knowing where and who to ask for help is half the battle. Seek support from
TAs/LAs, instructors, drop-in sessions, Academic Success Coaching for study
strategies and time management, friends who have taken the class before.
Leverage various materials like internet searches, Canvas course website,
notes, lecture slides, videos, or podcasts.

SIGN UP FOR A TUTORING SESSION: GO.TUFTS.EDU/TUTORFINDER

Material adapted from https://studentlearning.stanford.edu/tutoring/getting-most-your-session#expect