Peer Tutoring

The Peer Tutoring Program allows students who are excelling academically to help other students by leading drop-in tutorial sessions for a variety of subject areas and programs. Tutors work with tutees to review course material and work through questions together; however, tutors do not re-teach an entire class or help tutees complete entire assignments.

How Does the Program Work?

• Weekly group, drop-in tutoring sessions
• Students can attend for the whole session weekly or drop-in as needed with questions
• The Peer Tutoring Schedule can be found at the Library Service Desk and as a PDF document on the right side of this page
• In addition to specific program tutoring, core subjects are also covered on the schedule such as English and Mathematics
• One-on-One/Small Group tutoring is available for students with registered disabilities or a demonstrated need via a referral from an Academic Counsellor in Student Services
• Peer tutors are paid $16.48 per hour for leading group tutorial sessions and $14.42 per hour for one-on-one/small group tutoring
• Training for peer tutors is provided by the Peer Tutoring Coordinator and Peer Tutoring Assistant

Being a Peer Tutor is a great opportunity to gain work experience, expand your knowledge of course material, and have a convenient on-campus job that works with your schedule.

Students Interested in Being Peer Tutors:

• Must be in good academic standing and have at least a B-average in the subject area they wish to tutor
• Must complete an application form that includes recommendations by two professors
• International students are welcome to apply to be Peer Tutors

When Do I Apply?

• Any time!
• Print out the application form on the right, get two faculty recommendations from professors, and email the completed form to peer.tutoring@saultcollege.ca
• Ask your two professors to email their recommendations to peer.tutoring@saultcollege.ca
• All applications are kept on file in case program tutoring needs change throughout the semester

Benefits of Being a Peer Tutor:

• Reinforce your own knowledge of course material
• Convenient work schedule and scheduling of hours
• Gain valuable work experience for your résumé
• Satisfaction of helping others succeed

Tutees (students getting tutoring) have the following responsibilities:

Before the tutoring sessions:

• Attend all classes as required
• Read all assigned material
• Attempt all homework assignments 
• Take notes on problem areas and list questions you have

During the tutoring session:

• Always bring your textbook, class notes, and any necessary materials (ie calculator)
• Expect to be actively involved in working through problems and discussing class material with your tutor
• Ask the tutor to explain anything that you did not understand
• Tell the tutor if he/she is moving too quickly through the material so you both can set an appropriate pace for learning

Still Having Difficulty?

• Talk to your instructor as soon as possible and seek clarification, assistance, or guidance
• Complete the Student Success Learning Modules on the College Services tab of the Student Portal that cover note-taking, time management, study skills, and self-care techniques
• Form an informal study group within your class or program to support each other and your learning activities
• Visit Student Services to make an appointment with a counsellor to discuss your academic options and success strategies