Peer tutoring
Summer Peer Tutoring
The Peer Tutoring Program offers free tutoring to students of most Summer I and Summer II courses at GCC. This can be a valuable resource given the condensed nature of summer classes. General hours of operation will be:
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday and Thursday
- 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday
Tutoring is available in one- hour blocks and will be offered by appointment only. Please call 775-1330, or stop by the Learning Center, 4th floor N of the Main building to schedule appointments or for more information.
Peer tutoring offers students the opportunity to look at how they learn. Students enrolled in any GCC course are welcome to meet with peer tutors in the fall and spring semesters. In tutoring sessions, students explore ways to study and problem solve, and they apply these strategies to specific course assignments.
Peer tutoring contacts:
- Montserrat Archbald, Staff Assistant, x. 1331, archbald@gcc.mass.edu
- Norman Beebe, MAP Coordinator, x. 1333, beebe@gcc.mass.edu
- Mary Ellen Kelly, WrAP Coordinator, x. 1335, kelly@gcc.mass.edu
- Randy Kness, Staff Assistant,
x. 1343, kness@gcc.mass.edu
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Peer Tutoring Program?
We are located in the Learning Center, Main Building, 4th Floor North.
Who uses tutors?
Tutoring is for students who are struggling in a course and need ongoing support,
students who have been out of school for a while and need to brush up, and
students who are doing well in a course and need to clarify a few points. Everyone
is welcome!
What courses?
Tutors are available for all English and math courses, as well as most other
courses offered at the college. They can help with writing assignments, research,
calculator and computer use, study skills, and test preparation.
Who are the tutors?
Tutors are Greenfield Community College students who have been successful themselves
in the courses they tutor and have been recommended by the faculty. Tutors
receive ongoing training from tutor coordinators in effective tutoring skills.
What happens in a tutoring session?
Students come to a session with their questions and course materials. Tutors
help students work through the material, class notes, text and assignments.
Tutors are trained to listen, ask questions and assist students in the learning
process.
How much does it cost?
All tutoring is free.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Students may call 775-1330 or stop in the Learning Center.
Plan ahead and make an appointment whenever you can.
What if I need tutoring right away?
Tutors may be available on a drop-in basis; feel free to call or stop in the
Learning Center.
What other academic assistance is available?
Academic counselors are available in the Learning Center by appointment. Peer
lab assistants work in labs throughout the college: art, computer, educational
technology, ESOL, language, massage and nursing skills.
Any questions?
Call or visit the Learning Center, 413-775-1330.