The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Tutoring

Working in a small group, on an individual basis, within selected classes, or online, tutoring helps students improve their comprehension of coursework and develop successful academic skills and practices by providing them with support provided by professional staff and peer tutors. Tutoring is available in the subject areas of: American Sign Language, French, Spanish, History, Political Science, Psychology/Sociology, Philosophy, Statistics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Accounting and more.

Embedded tutors are available in some courses, such as developmental and the competency based BioMed courses. Embedded tutoring is oriented toward increasing student success in students’ courses so that they may successfully transition into their subsequent courses and program of study in a timely manner. This is accomplished by providing embedded tutors to improve the faculty-student course ratio and improve student engagement during class time.

Online tutoring offers students the same benefits as traditional tutoring but is done in a technology-based learning environment, such as Blackboard Collaborate. Students can access highly qualified “live” online tutors in the evenings and on the weekends from the comfort of their own homes. The online tutors provide immediate feedback and work with students one-on-one or in small groups on similar problems in an online tutoring environment. Online tutoring is offered for a variety of general education courses.

Writing tutoring across the disciplines is available in the Writing Center.

All tutors are provided training throughout the semester on tutor pedagogy. Our Learning Centers’ training program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).