The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research coordinates tutoring support for a wide range of introductory STEM and other quantitative-intensive courses.

Connecting with a Tutor

To work with a peer tutor see the drop-In schedule at go/drop-in or the appointment scheduler at go/appt.

Mask Policy: The CTLR is currently mask optional in our spaces. Masks may be required at certain events or when meeting with certain advisors or tutors. Remote options are available for most activities.

Email questions to ctlr_stemq@middlebury.edu.

Ways to Access Tutoring

Peer Tutoring is available either through drop-in tutoring sessions, individually scheduled sessions, or through course-based tutors. All CTLR peer tutors have been approved by a faculty member in the appropriate discipline and have received training from the CTLR in tutoring best practices.

Drop-In Tutoring

Sessions are hosted by tutors and operate weekly at set times. They are available to all students who visit provided they sign in for the session. go/drop-in

At all sessions there is a trained peer tutor who can:

  • Assist students in forming study groups
  • Provide review of concepts presented in class or in readings
  • Consult with students as they work on homework and other assignments
  • Help students study for exams

Individual Tutoring

It is expected you will attend a drop-in session before scheduling an individual appointment, if available. At individual sessions, students meet with a peer tutor either for a single session or for regular (ex. weekly) assistance during the semester. go/appt

Course-Based Tutors

Talk with your professor or check your syllabus to identify if a tutor has been assigned to your course. They will be available to schedule through go/appt or see the drop-in sessions.

Your professor may establish specific policies or procedures for meeting with a peer tutor—be sure to ask them if you have questions.

Working with a Tutor

One thing tutors do not do is check if homework is correct. Tutors work on concepts, principles, research strategies and problem solving techniques. They can help you work through examples, for particular steps in a method or process but don’t have answers for specific assignments.

If your class has a course-based tutor, try to attend their study sessions as often as possible or schedule an appointment. Be as specific as you can what issue you would like to work on in the session. Is it a certain concept, aspect of the course, or problem type? The more information you can provide the tutor prior to the appointment, the better prepared they can be to assist you. Even if the session moves in a different direction it will be more productive.

Faculty Requests or Recommendations for Course-Based Tutoring

Faculty can request or recommend a student to tutor for a course. They can also place requests to be matched with a student. See more faculty information about course-based tutors.
 

Upcoming Tutoring Sessions

See the full Drop-In tutoring calendar

How to Become a Tutor

Interested in becoming a tutor? Please go here.

Contact

Frank Ruzicka

Director, STEM/Quantitative Support

Office:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 209