Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What subjects do you tutor?
  2. Who is eligible?
  3. How do I apply for services?
  4. Where are you located?
  5. What are your hours of operation?
  6. What do I need to become a tutor?
  7. Can you help me with homework?
  8. Can you help me with a take home test or quiz?
  9. Can we form a study group with the assistance of a tutor?

1. What subjects do you tutor?

We tutor most of the subjects offered on campus with the exception of English and Philosophy.

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2. Who is eligible?

Students must be currently enrolled at City College or ECC in the course for which they request tutoring. Tutoring is not available for placement tests, making up an “incomplete”, 2nd semester same open entry/exit courses, or adult center (CET) classes.

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3. How do I apply for services?

Come to room L-205, fill out the Tutor Request form, and provides us the referral code issued by your instructor.

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4. Where are you located?

The Tutorial/Learning Center is located in room L-205, on the 2nd floor of the Academic Success Center (ASC), also known as the L-Building.

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5. What are your hours of operation?

Fall/Spring
Monday – Thursday   9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday           9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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6. What do I need to become a tutor?

If you enjoy helping fellow students, while reinforcing your own knowledge and skills, you can pick up an application at the Tutorial/Learning Center. Tutors are currently paid $9.00 to $10.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Tutors set their own schedule.

Tutor requirements:

  1. Be a current student in an official program of study, having earned 12 units of college credit
  2. Have attained a grade of A or B in courses he/she wants to tutor
  3. Be dependable, patient, and able to work well with diverse student population and staff
  4. Have good communication and interpersonal skills)
  5. Enroll and participate in a mandatory Education 100- Tutor Training course (1 unit, credit/no credit course, held on 2 Saturdays from 8: 00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., transferable to CSU).

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7. Can you help me with homework?

Yes. We will assist with your homework, however we will not do your work for you. Our goal is to help you becoming an independent learner.

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8. Can you help me with a take home test or quiz?

No. We cannot help anyone with a take home test or quiz.

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9. Can we form a study group with the assistance of a tutor?

Yes. We encourage students to form study groups and we will assign a tutor to assist you, if one is available. Ask the front desk for more information.

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*Need Help? Contact us at (619) 388-3685