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BSC Students
Bismarck State College - 1500 Edwards Avenue - PO Box 5587 - Bismarck, ND 58506 - 701-224-5400 or 800-445-5073
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Be A Peer Tutor! Print/Fill Out Tutor Application Here
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Tutor Credentials:

  • Currently enrolled BSC student.
  • Received an "A" or "B" in the BSC course(s) one wishes to tutor.
  • Recommended by an appropriate faculty member.
  • Completed a successful interview with the Coordinator of Academic Support Services.

Tutor Skills & Attributes:

  • A tutor needs to demonstrate excellent time management skills. A tutor must be able to balance one’s academic, extra-curricular, and tutorial responsibilities.
  • A tutor needs to be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills. A tutor must be able to assist tutee(s) in organizing the completion of course assignments.
  • A tutor needs to be a motivator. A tutor must be willing to encourage their tutees to become better students. A tutor needs to be able to hold them accountable for being prepared for tutoring. A tutor also needs to motive them to be both verbally and physically active during tutorial sessions.
  • A tutor needs to be encouraging. A tutor must give praise when success is attained.
  • A tutor needs to be able to communicate well to a diverse student population.
  • A tutor must be able to be creative in order to explain content material.

Responsibilities:

  • Explain methods for studying a course.
  • Give suggestions on how to study the text.
  • Review the course outline, assignments and/or notes.
  • Model good study behavior.
  • Explain concepts the student finds difficult.
  • Display courtesy and willingness to help.
  • Check student's work to identify problem areas and make suggestions for improving.
  • Explain how to study for exams and how to identify topics that probably will be covered.
  • Adhere to procedures.

Duties:

  • Attend all meetings, workshops, and training sessions necessary to complete the 10 hours of tutor training required for certification.
  • Responsible for documenting actual tutoring experience.
  • Tutor students one-on-one or in a group.
  • Be on time for all tutoring sessions.

Compensation:

  • Tutors are paid for scheduled tutorial times and for attending CRLA tutor training sessions. Pay rates will be discussed during the interview process.

Tutor Schedules:

  • The Sykes Student Success Center is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Tutors are able to create their schedule within this time frame or from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All tutoring takes place in the Sykes Student Success Center.
  • The Sykes Student Success Center averages a tutorial staff of 15 per semester with tutors offering assistance 6-10 hours per week.
  • Please note that once you establish your tutoring schedule you must be able to stick to it for the entire semester. (If demand is low or non-existent, we may need to consider changing times or cancellation of services.)

Print/Fill Out Tutor Application Here