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New Peer Tutor Information Sessions

February 24, 25, 26 2026

Professor Deaver and Dr. King

Tutoring Center

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Welcome!

This is an information session for TCNJ students interested in becoming a peer tutor for AY 2026-27.

Please Sign-In!

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Introductions

(Professor Deaver)

Introductions:

Professor Deaver, Associate Director and supervisor for tutoring in the Schools of Humanities & Social Sciences, Arts & Communication, Education, and Writing (“HSS” side).

Dr. King, Coordinator and supervisor for tutoring in the Schools of Science, Business, Engineering, and Nursing & Health Sciences (“MS” side).

Zay Farzan, Tutoring Support Specialist.

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Join Our Team!�

The Tutoring Center Is Now Recruiting

Peer Tutors for AY 2026-2027

Information Sessions on Zoom

Tues 2/24, 12:30pm

Wed 2/25, 11:30am

Thurs 2/26, 3:30pm

Recording of info sessions will be posted on the TC website

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What Makes Tutoring Great at TCNJ!

A brief video created and produced by TCNJ tutors and graduate assistants

(Professor Deaver)

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Tutoring Center Location:

Roscoe West Hall, Suite 203 (Dr. King)

Roscoe West Hall is the home of many support services available to TCNJ students from their first through senior years!

2nd Floor: Tutoring Center, Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), Division of Inclusive Excellence and Intercultural Center (ICC)

1st Floor: Center for Student Success (CSS), Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), Mentoring, Retention, and Success Programs (MRSP), Career Center.

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Roscoe West Hall: 1st Floor: Center for Student Success (CSS), Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), Mentoring, Retention, and Success Programs (MRSP), Career Center.

2nd Floor: Division of Inclusive Excellence and Intercultural Center (ICC), Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), Tutoring Center (TC) (Dr. King)

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Study Rooms!

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Lounge right outside of the TC!

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Tutoring Center Services

(Dr. King)

Tutoring services are free for registered

TCNJ students

Services offered fall/spring:

Individual and Group Tutoring for courses and writing (in person and online)
Presentations in classes on Tutoring Center services
WATT Sessions: Writing and Talking Teams of tutors who model peer review Embedded Tutoring: Writing tutors who assist students with preliminary research or basic writing skills in classes
Write-In: Campus-wide drop-in writing event during Final Exam week
Drop-In tutoring in math/science

Services offered year round:

eTutoring: asynchronous Online Writing Lab, Online Live Tutoring sessions, asynchronous eQuestions

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How Students and Tutors Schedule

Tutoring Sessions

(Dr. King)

Tutors input their availability and student clients schedule their appointments through WCOnline using TCNJ ID and password

Tutors set the same schedule throughout the semester

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What Tutoring Takes

(Professor Deaver)

Completion of two full semesters at TCNJ by 5/2026

Minimum cumulative TCNJ GPA of 3.10

B⁺ in courses taken at TCNJ during fall and/or spring semesters that you

wish to tutor

Two faculty recommendations in courses you wish to tutor

Strong commitment to communication and service to others

Patience, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn

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Hiring and Training

(Professor Deaver)

Tutors are hired for the full academic year: AY 2026/27
Tutors are hired on either the HSS side or MS side, depending on their major and courses qualified to tutor

Tutors may be able to tutor on both sides, with permission from both supervisors

All new tutors are hired in the spring and trained in the fall in tutoring techniques as they begin tutoring

HSS tutors must also train to tutor writing

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Tutor Training in the Fall Semester

(IDS 291 and IDS 292)

(Dr. King)

If hired, must enroll in 5- or 10-week tutor training courses, Fall 2026 (graded pass/fail)

All New HSS and MS Tutors take IDS 291, Techniques of Tutoring (5 weeks for .25 credits)

All* new HSS Tutors take IDS 291 and 292, Techniques of Tutoring Writing (total 10 weeks for .50 credits). *Except HSS tutors who will be tutoring courses only in MUS, IMM, or Graphic Design.

If you have to overload in fall semester, you may request permission from your School’s assistant dean.

IDS training is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program

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On Tutoring Writing

(Professor Deaver)

The Tutoring Center is looking for tutors who want to help others to become better writers.

We are NOT looking for the strongest writers on campus, mostly because such writers are not always good at talking to others about writing strengths in their papers. Anyone who has had to work at becoming a better writer is in a great position to turn around and be a resource for others.

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Tutoring Time and Locations

(Dr. King)

Weekly time commitment: 2 hours min/7 hours max
Tutoring occurs 7 days/week, 8am-8pm, online and in person
Tutoring Center hours are M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Tutors and students choose from designated on-site tutoring locations:

Tutoring Center - Roscoe West Hall Suite 203 (preferred!)
Lounge areas adjacent to the Tutoring Center and ICC (2nd floor, Roscoe West Hall); study areas in lobby and Lower Level
Brower Student Center
Library floors 1-3 (not conference rooms)
STEM cafe
Music tutors: music studios

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What a Peer Tutoring Job Gives You

(Professor Deaver)

Pays $15.92/hour
Flexible schedule, including weekends
Option to tutor online or in person in several campus locations
Earn academic credits through tutor training
Variety of engaging tasks
Resume builder
Opportunities for skills development and leadership
Great people: Staff and fellow tutors are welcoming, service-oriented, and willing to learn from mistakes!

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The Many Benefits of Being a �Peer Tutor at TCNJ (Dr. King)

Impressive Listing for Your Resume

Acquiring a position that relates to your academic studies gives you an advantage over your peers when it comes time to apply for internships and other professional opportunities.

Tutoring conveys professionalism

Tutoring demonstrates that you are academically driven, have a strong work ethic, and are able to work with people comfortably and successfully regarding important matters

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certificates can be earned. Level 1: HSS and MS tutors after 25 hours; Level 2: 50 hours total for HSS tutors.

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The Many Benefits of Being a �Peer Tutor at TCNJ (Professor Deaver)

Emotionally and Intellectually Fulfilling

Will likely improve your motivation, study skills, and empathy

Will improve your communication skills

Will deepen and expand subject area knowledge

Will likely stimulate intellectual and social curiosity

Will likely expand awareness of implicit bias, institutional racism, inclusion, and differentiated learning

Peer tutors pay it forward to their peers, who in turn may do the same: a win-win source of joy!

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Guest Speaker

MS Tutor Hope Evanko

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How to Apply, Steps 1-3

(Professor Deaver)

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1. Apply internally, through the TC application between Fri 2/27- Fri 3/27: Look for application link on our website! page “Are You Interested in Becoming a Tutor?”

2. If invited, schedule an interview with Dr. Rita King (MS) or Professor Karen Deaver (HSS). Interviews will be held in person in the Tutoring Center, Roscoe West Hall, Suite 203.

3. If invited during the interview, request 2 faculty recommendations from faculty of courses taken at TCNJ that you wish to tutor (we will send you a link for an online recommendation form). Due 4/17.

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How to Apply, Steps 4-5

(Dr. King)

4. If emailed an internal Offer of Hire:

Accept offer by email.

5. We will then prompt you to:

Apply again for the tutoring position in Taleo – Choose MS or HSS New Tutor 26/27
Enroll in IDS-291: Fall 2026 semester only, for all MS and HSS tutor candidates
Enroll in IDS-292: Fall 2026 semester only, for HSS candidates who want to tutor writing.
Complete the Taleo hiring process, which includes accepting the formal offer of hire through Taleo and following steps, which may include verifying your ID and/or completing other forms. You are officially hired when your name appears in Oracle Cloud.
To begin work in Fall ‘26, you must have enrolled in IDS courses and appear in Oracle.

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Forms of ID Needed for Hire

(Dr. King)

If this is your first campus job, you will need to verify your ID as part of the hiring process.
You will need:

Current passport
OR a photo ID + original social security card

Bring documents to campus after Spring Break to expedite the hiring process

Detailed information and a

New Hire Checklist is available on the Student Employment website:

https://studentemployment.tcnj.edu/

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Stay Connected!

Tell your friends about tutoring services and how to find us!

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QUESTIONS?

Website: tutoringcenter.tcnj.edu/

Email: tutoringcenter.tcnj.edu

Professor Deaver: deaver@tcnj.edu

Dr. King: kingrm@tcnj.edu

Stop by M-F 8:30am-4:30pm: RWH Suite 203