Subject Area Tutoring Programs Study Smarter!

Hello, SI Leaders–

It is getting close to the end of the semester now, and, as per usual,  I have a few announcements for you.

#1: The last day of tutoring is May 4, the last day of classes.  If you hold Thursday sessions, you will NOT have a session May 5.  If you would like to hold an exam review session during the last week of classes, please let me know what day and time you would like no later than Friday, April 29.  It takes a little longer than usual to reserve rooms for exam week, so I’ll need to have all requests by the 29th to ensure I can get you a room.

#2: As I let you know last week, it is nearly time to conduct your SI evaluations.  I am waiting for a scantron order to be delivered (probably some time next week) and as soon as I get them I will out together your evaluation folders.  For now, focus on getting in touch with your professor and let them know that you will need to take five minutes of class time to distribute the evaluations.  If you lead SI for more than one section of a class, make sure you can make it to all classes to hand out evals (not just the section you attend).  If you need help administering the evaluations, let me know and I will help you out.

#3: If you have not yet done so, please schedule a time to meet with me for our final check-in.  I’ll clarify any questions you have about the evaluation process at this time, too,.

#4: Finally, as promised, I have included the link to the Supplemental Instruction Survey here.  As I re-configure training for next semester, your feedback is invaluable to me.  It is an anonymous survey, and you will be entered in a raffle for an iTunes gift card, so please take a few minutes to fill it out!  As I am hoping to include your advice for future leaders in my May 1 training, if you can submit your response by April 29 I would be greatly appreciative.  You will have until May 4 to complete the survey, however.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFFfNmZlMy01SHVnOHpkQjFCQTVzS1E6MQ#gid=0

Best,
Rachel

Hello, Most Wonderful Tutors–

There are just under two weeks left in this semester.  Wow!  Of course, this means I have a barrage of announcements for you.  Here goes:

#1: The absolute LAST DAY OF TUTORING IS MAY 4 (the last day of classes).  Unless you have arranged with me to lead a group review session during finals week, you may not meet with students after this date.  Any tutoring you wish to complete during finals week must be done on a private basis, and you will need to coordinate with your tutee for payment.

#2: Your next paychecks will hit your bank account or the Co-op tomorrow.

#3: If you will not be in town to receive your final paycheck (May 6 or May 20), be sure to email me your address so we can mail your check to you.

#4: If you will be in the area and would like to tutor, let me know!  I’ll add you to the summer tutors list posted on our website.  Students interested in working with a tutor will email you directly and coordinate with you to set up payment.

#5: After the absolute last day of tutoring, we will be having a celebration to thank you for all of your hard work this year.  Mark your calendars for Cinco de Mayo.  2-4 pm in the Fireplace Lounge.  Seniors, we’ll have a special gift for you!

#6:  And finally, last but not least, I have included in this email a link to the Subject-Area Tutoring Program end of the year evaluation.  As I work toward planning next year’s all-tutor meetings and train new tutors, your feedback is incredibly important to me.  Please take the few minutes necessary to complete the survey.  Once you do, you can be entered to win a $25 iTunes gift card.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFB5Z3daeVl1aXRmcVRwSjhidFAwN1E6MQ#gid=0

Best,
Rachel

Hello, Tutors and SI Leaders–

Hello, Tutors and SI Leaders!

Let’s all hope that the sun sticks around for a few days.  I hope your classes are all going well and you’re not too overwhelmed by impending final paper, projects, and exams.  As per usual, just a few updates for you all this week.

#1: Pay checks will be in this Friday.  Go buy some ice cream.

#2: If you will be in the area this summer and would like to be added to our list of tutors, let me know!  We’ll post your name, contact info, and areas of expertise on the website so students can contact you directly to schedule appointments.  The Co-op is closed for the summer, so you will have to arrange for compensation with the students directly.

#3:  I realize that you are all probably getting busier as the semester gets closer and closer to the end, so I’d like to take this time to review policies for canceling Co-op Based Tutoring appointments.  The weeks before finals tend to busy for us, with more and more students requesting tutors and attempting to schedule appointments. When you sign up for availabilities in the Co-op, you are committing yourself to be available at these times.  I’m sorry, but it is not feasible for us to cut our availabilities at this high demand time, so I ask that you carefully plan your time this finals season to allow you to continue working the hours you have committed to the Learning Co-op and complete your own coursework.  If you work with students on a campus-wide basis, be sure to check with them that they have contact information for another tutor or are in touch with the Learning Co-op to be re-assigned a tutor if you cannot meet with them.

Best,
Rachel

Hello, all tutors and SI leaders–

Only a few quick reminders for you this week.

1. The current pay period will end this Sunday at midnight.  Please be sure to have all of your hours logged in PeopleSoft and sessions recorded in TutorTrac by midnight on Sunday.  Group and SI Leaders, please be sure to hand in your paperwork by noon on Monday.  TutorTrac be working properly but, as always, if you run into a problem shoot me an email to let me know.

2. I have updated the tutoring blog with information and resources.  I also post these weekly emails there so you can go back to them whenever.  Take a look! http://blog.uvm.edu/subtutor/

3. SI Leaders, just a quick reminder that newly hired leaders will be observing your sessions this month as part of their training.  I’ll let you know ahead of time when you’ll have a guest.

4. We have a received a couple of requests for tutors during the summer.  The Learning Co-op is not open during the summer, but if you are in town and would like to work as a private tutor, let me know.  We will post your name, contact information, and areas of expertise on our website.  Students interested in a tutor for the summer can get in touch with you directly to schedule meetings and arrange compensation.

5.  Finally, we still have a couple of tutor requests to fill.  If you have taken any of the following classes and would like to add them to your repertoire, let me know as soon as possible.
PSS 124
PHYS 211 and PHYS 265

Best,
Rachel