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Holland Peer Tutors

Student peer tutors who work in the Holland Academic Success Center

 

The Holland Peer Tutors are academically talented students who provide free assistance to students enrolled at Wayne State College. Their goal is to help other students achieve the greatest possible academic success, improve retention rates, and organize new programs in response to student needs. Peer tutors are a significant part of student success at Wayne State College. Tutors are compensated for their services, and their functions include:

  • Providing support services to increase the probability of a student’s success in passing academic subjects
  • Individualizing the learning / teaching process for students
  • Increasing a student’s self-confidence and motivation
  • Helping students improve study habits and techniques that will permit them to become independent learners
  • Communicating with faculty regarding course needs

Tutor schedules

Become a peer tutor

Help your peers in learning material for a class. Compensation is $12.50 per hour.

Eligibility requirements:

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Eager to learn and contribute (opportunities to help are plentiful)
  • Must be a positive academic role model

How to apply
Apply to become a peer tutor on Handshake, WSC's job search platform.

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For more information, contact:
Holland Academic Success Center
Conn Library, Room 232
402-375-7496
[email protected]