Tutoring

Our Program

Tutoring is one of the numerous ways our office fulfills its purpose of giving students the opportunity to excel academically. We have offered tutoring services since our start in the 1970s. The tutorial program serves approximately 850 – 1000 students annually.

This is a free, walk-in tutorial program that covers most key courses in Writing, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Economics, among other courses. Individual and small group tutoring consisting of 2-4 students per group is available each semester in most undergraduate courses. Stop by or call today to see if help is available in your course.

Meeting with a Tutor

Start meeting with a tutor early! Although students can meet with a tutor at any time in the semester, tutoring is most effective if you begin early. Don't wait until you develop significant problems!

Tutoring is offered free of charge for currently registered students and it is available for most introductory courses. This is a drop-in tutoring service. To find out if there is tutoring in a course, just review our Tutoring Schedule attached at the bottom of this page. Note that the Tutoring Schedule is updated regularly, so make sure you check this link frequently to verify that you have the correct schedule for that day.
Tutor Availability is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to call 301-405-5616 if you need to-the-minute details.
After you review the availability of one of our tutors that fits your schedule, just stop by our Tutoring Lab in 1101 Hornbake Library (OMSE) and meet with one of the tutors on site. During the tutoring session there may be one or more students with you.
If you need assistance in a course that is not listed on our schedule, please complete and submit an online Tutoring Service Request Form.

Preparing for your tutoring session:

Read the Guidelines for Tutoring Sessions on this page in the Attachments section.
Read the Study Lab Etiquette on this page in the Attachments section.
As a tutee, we always suggest that you bring your class materials such as your textbook, exams, or review materials for your class. If necessary, feel free to bring your laptop. We also have a computer lab on site with a printer.

Become A Tutor

OMSE Tutors support the mission of the office by providing tutorial services to multiethnic undergraduate students in various academic disciplines. Tutors, hired for both their knowledge and ability to communicate, work with students to identify problem areas and misconceptions about the course material, provide frequent feedback, and work towards creating self-motivated, independent students.

The position is designed to enable tutees to better comprehend lower level required courses and to support the successful academic development of program participants. Tutors serve as OMSE ambassadors, and demonstrate academic proficiency in their respective areas of tutoring. Training workshops are held during the semester to prepare you for tutoring situations, and to gain valuable transferable skills that will help you in other aspects of your personal and professional life.

Qualifications:

Earned a grade of A in course(s) wanting to tutor
Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Job descriptions (see below):

Tutor job description
Lab Monitor job description
Graduate Team Leader job description

NOW HIRING for Summer 2013!

OMSE is seeking tutors for Summer 2013 to assist with subjects including MATH, CHEM, BSCI, PHYS and ENGL. Tutors will work no more than 6 hours per week and must have proof of summer Work Study eligibility. For more information or to apply, visit http://www.financialaid.umd.edu/fws/jobs/Summer2013/691_oc12.php.

Tutoring Hours and Location

Hours
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Break schedules vary.

Location

1101 Hornbake Library
College Park, MD 20742

Contact

Cara Wychgram
Email: cwych@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-5616 x54100

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