TASC tutors have worked with various faculty for over ten years, and have provided important supplemental learning support for many curriculums; since 1990, In-Class tutors have worked in English, Biology, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, History, Photonics, Desktop Publishing, and Mathematics and other disciplines. The nature of the support is determined by the instructor and tutor; over the years, In-Class tutors have served as teaching assistants who interact with students in classes and labs, have developed supplemental study guides and handouts, have made themselves available outside of scheduled classroom hours and been available for one to one tutoring or for leading study groups.  Other instructors have used the tutors in more specific instructional ways, directing  tutors in the preparation and presentation of classroom material (delivering mini-lectures, leading a discussion group, etc.).   

One of the most important advantages of working with an In-Class tutor is having the tutor serve as a peer role model who can exhibit the desired and appropriate classroom strategies and behaviors we hope all students will display. 

The nature of the role is developed by the instructor and tutor; there is no prescribed description for the positions; you can “customize” the role as your pedagogy suggests.  Also, the TASC office can connect faculty with others who have successfully utilized In-Class tutors in the past.

In-Class tutors can be compensated for their work in three ways: 1) If eligible for financial aid, students may use their work-study award as payment for tutoring; 2)  Students may receive course credit for the experience.  An independent study contract is developed by the instructor that includes academic components beyond providing the classroom service(s) (i.e. the student may do research in a related field; develop study guides, handouts; etc.); 3) If inelgible for financial aid, in-class tutors can be on the TASC payroll.  TASC tutors are paid $9/hr.  In-Class positions are budgeted at up to six hours per course section (to account for the three weekly hours of the class, and up to three additional hours outside of class to be available for one to one tutoring or group work). 

If you'd like more information about working with an In-Class tutor, contact Marie Peloquin at 892-5745, or stop by the TASC office.