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Each academic year, our paraprofessional tutoring staff provides academic support for more than 600 requests for tutors in 60 different courses. The King’s College Academic Skills Center honored all these peer-tutors during National Tutor Week. Tutors and the King’s College community were invited to the Academic Skills Center to talk tutoring and enjoy some refreshments on October 7th.
The tutoring program has come a long way as explained by the Director of the Academic Skills Center, Mrs. Jacintha Burke. The evolution of academic peer assistance at King’s College began as a student volunteer effort through each the academic departments. By the 1970’s, the tutoring program became a part of the Developmental Learning Center. During the 1980’s, the program was provided through the Learning Skills Center/Center for Advisement and Student Development. Today, the Peer-Tutoring Program provides centralized course content peer-tutoring through the Academic Skills Center.
Peer-tutors also provide one-on-one conferences to any students seeking to improve his/his writing through The Writing Center. This service, staffed by Dr. Jennifer McClinton-Temple, is available to help with any type of writing.
Peer-Tutoring at King’s is a collaborative effort between faculty, students, and tutors designed to create an atmosphere for success through individual or scheduled group sessions promoting active-learning and the use of effective learning habits.
Tutors are selected through an interview process and recommended from their instructors or Tutorial Coordinator. Those who meet specific requirements can earn recognition through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) as a certified tutor at Levels One, Two, and Three.
Each year, King’s College recognizes the hard work of its peer tutors at the annual Tutor Certification and Recognition Ceremony. This past April, 33 tutors received CRLA certification; 23 at Level 1, 7 at Level 2 and one at Level 3. Also at this event, the Academic Skills Center recognizes the tutor who stood out from among their peers through their service to the peer-tutor program, is a graduating senior, and achieved Level 3 Certification. Most recently, that honor went to Amanda Marchica.
If you are interested in finding out more information about the peer tutoring program or other academic support services, stop by the Academic Skills Center located on the lobby floor of the Mulligan Building across from the Post Office. You can also reach the office by calling 208-5823/5841 or by e-mailing Dr. James Stewart, the Tutorial Coordinator, at jamesstewart@kings.edu. |
