Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, we have answers.
IS THERE A REQUIRED GPA FOR PEER TUTORS?
Peer tutors must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA and receive a faculty recommendation for the subject they are tutoring.
ARE TUTORS TRAINED?
Tutors receive an initial 10 hours of training. Tutors should be willing to attend training workshops and also complete additional online training.
IS THE TUTORING CENTER CERTIFIED?
DCC’s Tutoring Center is nationally certified by the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
WHAT CHARACTERISTICS ARE TUTORS EXPECTED TO HAVE?
Tutors are expected to be knowledgeable in their field and to demonstrate empathy, openness, flexibility, acceptance, kindness and professionalism in their tutoring sessions.
HOW DO I APPLY TO BE A TUTOR?
Please fill out the application to be a peer tutor.
Please fill out the application to be a professional tutor.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE TUTORING CENTER?
You can contact the Tutoring Center Coordinator, Mr. Ben Goodman by email: benny.goodman@danville.edu or tutoring@danville.edu or by phone at 434 797 6432
