Embedded Tutoring

Embedded tutoring is an excellent way to provide personalized support and guidance to students in the classroom to help them succeed in their coursework.

• What is Embedded Tutoring?

  An embedded tutor works directly in the classroom, face-to-face and/or online, to assist the instructor in helping students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement.

  The Embedded Tutor:

  • Provides one-on-one and group assistance, guides students, provides feedback, and answers questions during class activities
  • Provides one-on-one and/or group tutoring sessions for students outside of the designed class time in The Learning Center (TLC)
  • Helps students connect with other campus support services
• Role of the Tutor

  Embedded Tutors are expected to:

  • Help students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement
  • Give students individualized attention and answer questions during class activities
  • Follow the instructor’s directions on how they can help during each class meeting
  • Optimize classroom learning by leading students in face-to-face and/or online activities, which include going over assignments, reviewing key lessons, and preparing for upcoming exams
  • Be proactive in communicating on a regular basis with the instructor regarding any questions and/or concerns
  • Act as an ambassador for The Learning Center (TLC) and encourage students to use TLC services
  • Be a positive role model by being patient, punctual, polite, and professional with the instructor and students

  Embedded Tutors will not:

  • Take on any teaching responsibilities, or lead the class without the instructor present
  • Grade papers or exams, proctor quizzes or tests, prepare lessons, or enforce class management
  • Function as a personal assistant to the instructor; Tutors should not be asked to prep lessons, run errands, photocopy materials, etc.
  • Become a teaching assistant to the instructor. A teaching assistant has a different role than an embedded tutor
• Embedded Tutor Hiring Process
  • Faculty email TLC Coordinators to request an Embedded Tutor five to six weeks prior to start of semester
  • Faculty identify and refer qualified students to TLC Coordinators (see Tutor Eligibility)
  • Potential tutors submit TLC Tutor Application to TLC Coordinators
  • TLC Coordinators interview applicants
  • Tutors begin and complete the Hiring Process
  • Tutors must be Board Approved prior to any trainings or start date
  • Tutors attend TLC mandatory trainings in tutor techniques, sexual harassment, racism, FERPA and customer service
  • TLC Coordinators work with respective faculty to schedule all embedded tutors
  • TLC Coordinators obtain appropriate signatures and submit monthly timesheet

  NOTE:  Requests are approved by TLC based on need, availability, and funding.

• Embedded Tutor Eligibility
  • Receive recommendation from a COC instructor
  • Complete the TLC Tutor Application
  • Interview with TLC Coordinator
• Training
  • Faculty receive 1 hour training on best practicies.
  • Tutors receive training on tutoring practices, maintaining boundaries, and FERPA.