Peer tutoring offers a powerful solution for students facing academic difficulties. By providing personalized, one-on-one instruction, this approach helps learners overcome subject-specific challenges while simultaneously building academic confidence. The collaborative nature of peer tutoring not only supports the student receiving help, but also develops critical skills for the tutor, creating a mutually beneficial learning experience.

Students who benefit from professional math and science tutoring include those struggling with fundamental concepts, problem-solving strategies, or advanced topics in these subjects, as well as those aiming to improve their grades or prepare for standardized tests. Seeking expert tutoring can help build a stronger foundation in math and science, boost one’s confidence, and potentially open the door to future interest in STEM-related academic and career opportunities. 

Students having trouble understanding mathematical concepts, feeling anxious about math tests, finding their grades in math class falling behind their performance in other subjects, or who frequently make calculation errors would benefit from seeking additional tutoring support to advance their academic success.

Students who would benefit from writing center support include those struggling with essay organization, grammar, academic writing style, or writing anxiety, as well as non-native English speakers and individuals seeking to improve their analytical writing skills. Seeking assistance from the writing center can boost academic performance and confidence with ones writing abilities.

Any freshman student failing a course will be required to attend peer tutoring sessions. At the end of the quarter, students who have not attained a passing grade will continue to participate in the peer tutoring sessions. Students who repeatedly miss FAN meetings will become ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities.