Tutoring Center

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Tutoring Center—Less Stress, More Success!

Learn how to get tutoring support in your Peninsula College classes.

For math or English support:

Math Center Writing Center

Tutoring Center—General Academic Support

The Tutoring Center offers one-on-one tutoring for many subjects other than math or English. Tutoring is for everyone—whether you're struggling or excelling. Students at all levels can benefit from talking through concepts and learning strategies with a tutor.

How to Schedule Tutoring

Getting a tutor is simple. Click below, then look for your class under "Select a Reason for Meeting." If your class offers both in-person and virtual sessions, you'll choose which one works for you, then pick a date and time. Popular times can fill up fast, so it's worth booking as soon as you know you'll want support.

Schedule a Tutoring Session Now

Don't see your class, or no available sessions?

Please fill out our Tutor Request Form.
Tutor Request Form

We'll follow up on current tutors' availability and work to recruit a new tutor if needed, so submitting early — even before you need help — makes a real difference.

Tutoring Information

  • Tutors include PC students or graduates who excelled in the same courses or experts in the field with experience teaching or working with students.
  • Tutoring is available in person or virtually, depending on tutor availability and your preference.
  • Students may receive up to 15 hours of tutoring per class, per quarter. 

Need help now?

  • eTutoring provides live virtual tutoring most days of the week with expanded hours that include early morning, late evening, and weekends.
  • Tutoring is free and available for many subjects.
  • Submit eQuestions and upload papers to receive feedback.

eTutoring

How The Tutoring Center Can Help 

The Tutoring Center provides academic support for PC coursework. We care deeply about students’ well-being, but please note: Tutors are not trained to provide academic advising or mental health counseling services.

For advising or mental health counseling:

Meet with Your Advisor Visit PC Cares!

What to Expect from Tutoring

Tutoring is a collaborative, interactive process that requires equal participation from both student and tutor.

Tutor Responsibilities: Student Responsibilities:
  • Show up on time ready to work
  • Accommodate students’ learning goals and style
  • Help students identify strengths and find resources
  • Answer questions about course content
  • Explain strategies, processes, and approaches
  • Facilitate independent learning
  • Show up on time ready to work
  • Complete assigned reading, review learning materials, and look over assignments beforehand
  • Bring specific questions or goals to the session
  • Attempt class work independently first
  • Attend class, do all assigned reading, watch assigned videos, and review all class learning materials
  • Take responsibility for your own work and learning and continue working after the session to finish assignments

If you receive accommodations through Access Services, please ask them to share your tutoring accommodations with the Learning Center Coordinator.

How to Become a Paid Tutor

Teaching is a fabulous way to increase your own understanding of a subject. Get paid to help other students while enhancing your own learning. If you are strong in one or more subjects, and you’re interested in a paid tutoring position, please share your interest.

Peninsula College Tutor Interest Form

Have Questions or Need Help?

Email LearningCenter@pencol.edu.

We look forward to supporting you!

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