Are you successful in one or more of your classes at Moraine Park? Are you able to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds? Are you willing to help fellow students achieve their educational goals? If so, please consider becoming a peer tutor and helping other students succeed. Here are some great reasons to consider becoming a peer tutor.
1. Flexible Scheduling
The average tutor spends about 2-3 hours a week tutoring. You work around your schedule. It may involve setting a weekly time or it can be on an as needed basis. The tutoring sessions take place either on campus or virtually.
2. Job Experience
Tutoring in your program area will give you experience related to the job that you eventually want to do. It is an opportunity to build your resume and shows that you are willing to mentor others.
3. Supplement Income
Moraine Park peer tutors are paid $13 per hour.
4. Rewarding Experience
Tutoring can give you the satisfaction of making a difference in someone else’s life. For a few hours each week, you can help another student earn a passing grade and advance in their program area. Tutoring will build self-confidence, listening skills, interpersonal and oral communication skills, empathy and patience.
5. Subject Knowledge:
Helping others can keep the information fresh and even deepen your understanding of a subject area. To teach the subject to someone else, you need to break it down into smaller, easier-to-understand chunks, giving you greater mastery of the material.
If you are finishing strong in one or more courses, please consider becoming a valued peer tutor. Students interested in learning more about tutoring at Moraine Park can contact Mary at mdaley1@morainepark.edu or 920-924-6488. Additional information can be found here https://www.morainepark.edu/experience-mptc/student-resources/tutoring/.