AOP Tutoring – At a Glance

AOP Tutoring – Free service provided to all our students enrolled in the Access Opportunity Programs

-       Thomas Chew: TOP Counselor / Tutoring Coordinator

o   Blake-C 107 – chew@geneseo.edu

-      Center for Academic Excellence - Milne

-       GOALS

• • o   Provide clarification and increase understanding

    o   Facilitate practice of course material

    o   Provide test/quiz review

    o   Answer questions

    o   Model and show how to use effective study skills

    o   Motivate and support

    o   Assist you in improving your GPA/grade in a course

    o   Help you to reach your goals and feel good about yourself

     

    -       Shared Responsibilities: Tutors and clients MUST each

    o   Strive for effective communication

    §  Get to know each other

    §  Establish goals / boundaries

    §  Why did you become/request a tutor? What do you want to get out of this relationship

    o   Come to meetings on time and prepared

    o   CHECK YOUR EMAIL EVERY DAY!!!

    o   Fill out all paperwork properly and on time

    o   What works for BOTH of you? What works for some may not work for all

Bonus Information – What else does AOP Tutoring Provide?

-       Study/Time Mgmt strategies: Tutors are encouraged to share their personal experiences

-       Group Tutoring: Want to study with friends from class/share tips and information?

o   AOP Tutors can combine clients to lead small study groups.

-       Rewarding Relationships: Getting to know your tutor/client on a personal, yet professional, level will help each of you commit to the tutoring relationship and push each other to succeed. Meeting new people is always a perk to being at Geneseo.

-       Diverse Cultures: AOP tutoring can be a great way to meet individuals from other cultures and backgrounds from around the country and the world.

-       Walk-in Tutoring: We do our best to provide open walk-in tutoring for subjects that are stereotypically difficult. This year, AOP will provide pre-scheduled walk-in tutoring for Writing and Math as well as Supplemental Instruction in pre-determined Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-Calculus classes.

-       Campus Tutoring Info: We don’t have it? Need even more help? We do our best to find out which departments offer their own tutoring and when.