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Peer Tutoring

During the Spring semester, peer tutoring is not available. Please check back Fall 2021 for updates.

E-Tutoring by ASC professional tutors and the ThinkingStorm platform is available when classes are in session. Please visit our e-Tutoring page for the detailed schedule and directions for logging into a session.

One-on-one peer tutoring, when available, is a FREE service provided to WPCC students.  Students may request a peer tutor in any subject. You may view current peer tutors and subjects by clicking on the “Meet Your Peer Tutors” tab below.  If you do not see a peer tutor in your subject, choose the “other” option on the request form. Applications to request peer tutoring are available in the ASC or online (see “Peer Tutor Request Form” below).  Assigning a student a peer tutor is not a guarantee and depends on schedules and skills of current students who have been approved as a peer tutor.  Please contact the ASC at (828) 448-3115 for more information.

Learn More

Here is a job description for peer tutors at WPCC.

 

Meet Your Peer Tutors
Foster Griffin Tutors in: Chemistry 151, 152 and Math 171, 172

Foster Griffin
Tutors in: Chemistry 151, 152 and Math 171, 172

Ulissa Deloatch Tutors in: American Sign Language

Ulissa Deloatch
Tutors in: American Sign Language

Elvis Morales Tutors in: Biology, Chemistry, and Math.

Elvis Morales
Tutors in: Biology, Chemistry, and Math

Melissa Mason Tutors in: Spanish, Biology, and Chemistry

Melissa Mason
Tutors in: Spanish, Biology, and Chemistry

Katlyn PedersenTutors in: Electrical and Electronics

Katlyn Pedersen
Tutors in: Electrical and Electronics

Joseph

Mel Rhoney
Tutors in: Math

Katie Page Tutors in: Math.

Katie Page
Tutors in: Math

Carla Cannon Tutors in: American Sign Language

Carla Cannon
Tutors in: American Sign Language

Francisco Escalante Mendoza Tutors in: Chemistry, Spanish, and Math 271.

Francisco Escalante Mendoza
Tutors in: Chemistry, Spanish, and Math 271

Christian Fletcher Tutors in: Chemistry 151, 152, and English 111.

Christian Fletcher
Tutors in: Chemistry 151, 152, and English 111

Lillian Mazaleski Tutors in: Math 171 and 172.

Lillian Mazaleski
Tutors in: Math 171 and 172

Gloria Rhoney Tutors in: Biology and Chemistry.

Gloria Rhoney
Tutors in: Biology and Chemistry

Peer Tutor Request Form

  • Peer Tutoring Information Sheet

  • You are eligible to use the Academic Success Center for our free peer tutoring services if you are a registered student at Western Piedmont Community College and your instructor has signed the Peer Tutor Program Recommendation Form. Depending on the subject and current peer tutor availability, it may take up to two weeks to find a tutor that can meet with you. Please be patient.

    Here’s what you need to know for peer tutoring:
    • Peer tutoring is one-on-one tutoring with a student who has had the course requested and has received either an “A” or “B.”
    • Peer tutoring is set up on a regular schedule based on available hours you request and the hours the designated peer tutor can meet with you.
    • Peer tutoring will take place in the ASC during your scheduled times unless otherwise approved and notified.
    • Peer tutoring is a way to assist you with a variety of things such as clarifying textbook material, discussing ideas, practicing problems or concepts, reviewing for exams providing study techniques or even test taking strategies.

    Here’s what peer tutoring is not:
    • Peer tutoring is not a chance to get someone to complete your homework or assignments.
    • Peer tutoring is not on a walk-in basis. Make your best effort to attend your schedule meetings.
    • Peer tutoring is not a substitute for class time. Do not attend peer tutoring when you are scheduled to be in class.

    Other Important Information:
    • If you cannot come to a scheduled tutoring session, you need to cancel by calling your peer tutor or the Academic Success Center and letting them know. Failure to do so may result in a “No Show” which will be discussed with you during your first scheduled meeting.
    • If you no longer need tutoring services please let the peer tutor coordinator know.
    • If you do not wish to continue your current tutoring sessions for any reason, please let the peer tutor coordinator know. Peer tutors and tutees have the right to end tutoring sessions without giving a reason to anyone but the peer tutor coordinator. If a new peer tutor is requested, we will make every effort to find one for you.

  • Electronic Signature: By signing below, I am acknowledging that I have read the information above and understand the responsibility for receiving tutorial services and agree to abide all rules and guidelines set forth by Western Piedmont Community College and the Academic Success Center. I will follow the Tutee Guidelines I receive once I have been approved and scheduled for tutoring. I will not use the ASC tutoring services when I am scheduled to be in a class.
  • Please enter your full name in the space provided below.
  • Please enter the numbers of your birth month, the day of your birth, and your 5-digit zip code together with no spaces as your electronic signature pin: Example: 110728681

  • Peer Tutor Request Form

  • Please fill out the following information and return this form to the Academic Success Center, M-206. Please plan for a one to two week waiting period while we search for a peer tutor match. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Please use the following area to choose the times you would be able to meet with a peer tutor. To choose more than one time slot for a particular day, please hold down the CTRL key on a PC or the Command key on a MAC and select all available time slots.
  • Electronic Signature: By signing below, I give my permission for the Academic Success Center to discuss my academic performance with my tutor and instructors. I understand the responsibility for receiving tutorial services and agree to abide all rules and guidelines set forth by Western Piedmont Community College and the Academic Success Center. I will follow the Tutee Guidelines I have received once I have been approved and scheduled for tutoring. I will not use the ASC tutoring services when I am scheduled to be in class.
  • Please enter your full name in the space provided below.
  • Please enter the numbers of your birth month, the day of your birth, and your 5-digit zip code together with no spaces as your electronic signature pin: Example: 110728681
What You Need to Know

To Become a Peer Tutor

  • You must have received an “A” or “B” grade in each subject that you wish to tutor.
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended are required for tutor approval in any course subject.
  • You must be able to meet with your student in the Academic Success Center for tutoring sessions regularly throughout the semester (at agreed upon times).
  • You must be able to keep up with timesheets and monthly reports.
  • You must maintain a positive and professional attitude with students.

To Become a Peer Tutee

  • You must have an 80 average or below or a recommendation from your instructor to be eligible for peer tutoring services.
  • You must be able to meet with your tutor in the Academic Success Center for tutoring sessions regularly throughout the semester (at agreed upon times).
  • The amount of tutoring hours you are allowed must not exceed the amount of contact hours in the class you are requesting tutoring services.
  • Be aware that tutoring services are for your assistance in coursework.  Peer tutors are not allowed to complete your homework or other formal assignments for you.
Online Peer Tutor Training