T U T O R I N G / S U P P L E M E N T A L I N S T R U C T I O N
If you find yourself struggling in a subject, or just want the additional support, reach out to find a tutor!
At Chapman University, the Tutoring, Testing & Learning Center provides tutors as well as Supplemental Instruction Leaders for the tougher subjects that students tend to struggle in. They also provide additional services like accommodated testing, writing center help, and academic mentoring. These are all provided for students and meant to help you maximize your potential during your undergraduate career!
Walk-in Tutoring:
Student tutors are available during their scheduled hours for walk-in meetings on a first-come first-served basis.
For example, this semester, Kylie tutors on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for subjects like biology, physics, and Japanese and will take any student that comes in.
Match Tutoring:
Student tutors are available to meet at a scheduled time once a week for regular support in the subject. This hour is the tutee's reserved hour only.
To become a tutor:
A student must have gotten an A or A- in the course and have gotten a recommendation to tutor from the professor.
Subjects Include (not limited to):
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Accounting
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Economics
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Finance
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Math
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Music
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Language
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Physics
Supplemental Instruction
Students may be selected as a Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI Leader) if they've excelled in a course and were recommended by the professor. An SI Leader is similar to a TA at other schools. SI Leaders hold weekly sessions to go over the current material learned in a course and hold midterm reviews to best prepare their students for exams. Like professors, SI Leaders hold an office hour once a week that is open to all students who are seeking additional support.
Kylie's Story
As a Biology major, taking physics was a requirement and proved to be a difficult course. After receiving an A in the class, I became a tutor for the course and provided help to any students that needed it. I've found that physics is understood better if the right person can explain it to you. I was later approached and asked to become an SI Leader for physics. At first, the task was daunting because the course is so difficult that many students struggle even though they try their best. However, in the end, it's all worth when you hear the appreciation from the students who've learned even more from the information that you've imparted to them.
In addition to physics, I also provide tutoring for biology/physiology classes and Japanese language courses. I've found that students can really benefit from coming in regularly and putting in the effort into these hard subjects! Sometimes it can get frustrating, but it's worth it when you see their faces light up!
Joanna's Story
As a freshman, I learned firsthand the benefits of tutoring. At the time, I had not taken a science course in four years so college-level science classes seemed like a daunting challenge. I had difficulty being confident in my studies, and sought help from the tutors working in the general sciences. Receiving support from these student tutors, who went through the same difficulties as I, was empowering and comforting. With their guidance, I was able to realize my passion for these classes and possess the confidence to tackle difficult science classes in the future.
I was introduced into the working as a tutor by a friend of mine, who was an SI leader in various math classes. I started serving as a tutor in my sophomore year, helping students in general biology and chemistry, as well as more challenging classes like organic chemistry, anatomy, and microbiology. Although I enjoy meeting new people through walk-in hours, my favorite experiences as a tutor come from the 1 on 1 sessions scheduled with a given student. Through these individual sessions, I build long-lasting relationships throughout the semester and have the privilege to be a part of my tutees' growth and development as students and individuals.