TUTOR REQUEST FORM

To Request a Department Tutor
The first person you should see if you are having difficulties in a course is your course instructor. If you think you need additional support, see a Drop-In Tutor holding tutoring hours in the PLTC or other sites on campus. If you still need more intensive, individualized tutoring, you may request an Assigned Department Tutor by following these steps:

• First, you must inform your instructor that you are requesting a tutor.

• Complete this form and click on the submit button at the end of the form. You will be contacted with the Assigned Department Tutor's name and extension. It is your responsibility to contact the tutor to schedule the first meeting.

• If you want the tutoring to continue after the second session, your tutor will meet with your course instructor to discuss and plan for additional sessions. We expect you to continue to attend faculty office hours during the period you are receiving tutoring. This tutoring is provided without charget to the student or department.

Student Information:

Student Name (first and last):

Class Year:

Phone:

Course Information:

Department:

Course #:

Instructor:

You must first inform your instructor that you are requesting a tutor.
Y es I have informed my instructor that I am requesting a tutor, and we have agreed that the following content or type of tutoring would be helpful:


If you would like to request a specific tutor, please let us know in the space below. We will try to honor your request.
Tutor Requested:

How did you hear about the PLTC's tutoring services?

 

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The Tutee's Role in Tutoring

Wellesley peer tutors are knowledgeable, approachable, and patient. They are available to help students understand course material, to answer questions, and to offer suggestions for studying and learning. Please help them by following these Tips for Tutees:

Come Prepared:

  • Bring all relevant material to the tutoring session (e.g. textbook, lecture notes, assignments, problems, lab books, paper drafts, past tests, etc.).
  • Do the assigned reading and homework before the session.
  • Set reasonable goals for both short and long-term work. Write them down. Share with the tutor and revise, if necessary.
  • Have specific concepts or questions ready to discuss with the tutor.

Actively Participate:

  • Ask the tutor to explain not only specific concepts but also how she studies for similar courses.
  • Stop the tutor if she is going too fast or telling you too much.
  • Don’t be afraid to say “I still don’t get it, let’s do it again.”
  • Review the material on your own soon after the session.
  • Talk with other students and consider participating in a study group.
  • Do not expect the tutor to do your work for you!

Don’t wait until the last minute to get help for at test or assignment.

Attend all classes and take advantage of your professor’s office hours.

If you work with a drop-in tutor:
• Arrive early.
• Be patient while a tutor works with other students.
• Collaborate with other students while waiting for help.

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