Help needed in identifying peer tutors

I need your help identifying potential peer tutors for the fall (and possibly summer) semester. Please think about current and past students you have worked with that you believe would make great additions to CAS’ peer tutoring team. You can share this job description with students you think would make great peer tutors, or have them reach out to me personally if they questions or would like more information.

I am seeking tutors in every subject area but especially in the following areas:

  • All math (especially students who have completed through Calc I)
  • CHE 102
  • BIO 175, 176 and 220
  • PHI 201
  • Political science
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Nursing

Please email me the names of students you would like to recommend, and I will follow up with them. Also, if you are interested in having a peer tutor embedded directly into a course you teach, please let me know. Embedded Support helps all students be more successful in their courses, and it also helps the peer tutors you recommend to get more guaranteed paid hours.

If you have any questions, suggestions, ideas, or need additional information about peer tutoring or embedded support at LLCC, please let me know. Thank you for collaborating with me to help maintain a robust and stellar peer tutor team to help all our students succeed.

Tiffany Elliott
Academic Support Programs Coordinator
tiffany-anne.elliott@llcc.edu
217-786-2585

CAS April student worker of the month

Erik BartholomewCongratulations to Erik Bartholomew who is the LLCC Center for Academic Success’ April student worker of the month. Erik has worked as a peer tutor since October 2022. He provides essential peer tutoring services to students enrolled in LLCC’s computer science program, and he was nominated for a KUDOS award last month by one of his tutees who wanted to recognize him for his “patience and understanding” and for being “thorough and concise.” Erik’s enthusiasm for and dedication to helping his fellow students is evident in his willingness to go above and beyond expectations to ensure LLCC students get the support they need to reach their goals.   

CAS March student worker of the month

Cassidy ConstantCongratulations to Cassidy Constant who is the LLCC Center for Academic Success’ March student worker of the month. Cassidy has worked as a peer tutor since August 2022. She provides essential tutoring to LLCC students in biology, chemistry and other general education courses. Cassidy goes the extra mile for her tutees, sending follow-up communication to review the concepts she helped students review during their tutoring sessions and creating handouts, study guides and other supplemental resources to help her tutees continue their review and study independently. Her enthusiasm for and dedication to helping her fellow students is evident in her willingness to go above and beyond expectations to ensure LLCC students get the support they need to reach their goals.   

CAS February Student Worker of the Month

Jamie WilliamsCongratulations to Jamie Williams who is the LLCC Center for Academic Success’ February student worker of the month. Jamie is enrolled in LLCC’s culinary and hospitality program and has worked as a peer tutor for this program since August 2022Jamie provides traditional peer tutoring services and also serves as an embedded tutor in HSP 100. Her enthusiasm for and dedication to helping her fellow students is evident in her willingness to go above and beyond expectations to ensure LLCC students get the support they need to reach their goals  

Math Center hours

The LLCC Math Center opens for spring semester today and will be open this spring during the following hours:

Mondays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Math Center is a walk-in service. Students do not need to make appointments in advance. Please see the Math Center Spring 2023 Schedule for a complete list of hours and staff.

Study Hall event today in A. Lincoln Commons

Ornaments hanging from strings on snowflake background
LLCC Student Life and the peer tutoring program in the Center for Academic Success are hosting one more “Study Hall” event in A. Lincoln Commons today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can walk in and study for final exams with a peer tutor, pick up study supplies and resources, have a peaceful work environment before finals week and make appointments to meet with someone in the Center for Academic Success. Snacks will also be available for boosted brain power.

  • Erik – Computer Science (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Josh – PSY 101 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Cassidy – CHE 100 & 101 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Caitlin – EGL 100, 101 & 102 (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  • Grace – Nursing (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

For more information, contact Mion Denton or Tiffany Elliott.

CAS December Student of the Month

Molly HughesCongratulations to Molly Hughes who is the LLCC Center for Academic Success’ December student worker of the month. Molly is an education major and has worked as a peer tutor and as an information desk assistant since January 2022. Molly tutors her peers in biology, education, English and math. At the CAS information desk, she helps students schedule appointments with the center’s various  services. Her enthusiasm for and dedication to helping her fellow students is evident in her willingness to go above and beyond expectations to ensure LLCC students get the support they need. After graduating from LLCC, Molly plans to transfer to Eastern Illinois University and continue her studies in education to become a high school science teacher.