Tutor and Writing Support

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

Do you need help understanding course content or preparing for tests and exams? Do you have an area of expertise and the willingness to help out other students? Our free Peer Tutoring Program matches students who have identified a need for extra help in a subject with students who have a good background in the subject area and an interest in tutoring.

Our PAL program is fully online through Microsoft Teams; students will require access to the internet and a computer to meet with their assigned Pal Leader.

PAL provides additional assistance with course content through free online study sessions with a PAL Leader.

• PAL Leaders are College of the Rockies students who have passed the course in high standing, or strong current students who are hired to lead PAL sessions
• Sessions are on-line, times are arranged between the student and the PAL Leader

Note: We will do our best to find a PAL Leader for the program/course you need assistance with, however it is not always possible.

PAL Request Form

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Want to be a PAL Leader?

Email the PAL Coordinator with the current or past course(s) you feel qualified to tutor, and include the last grade you received in the course(s). This is not a guarantee of work, as instructors will be asked for their recommendations for tutors, but we always like to have a pool of students who may be interested in tutoring. It is also good to let your instructor know that you are interested in tutoring. Please note that you must be willing to tutor online using Microsoft Teams.

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What Do PAL Leaders Do?

PAL Leaders support learning and assist students to understand concepts, problem-solving techniques and improve study skills in the subject area by;

• Assisting with organizational strategies specific to the course.
• Assisting students with study skills appropriate to the course delivery and assignments.
• Identifying appropriate review strategies.
• Connecting with course faculty to understand where students are struggling.

Writing Lab

The Writing Lab is a free service available to all College of the Rockies registered students. This service is provided by Student and Enrolment Services, and staffed by a qualified writing tutor who helps students with individual writing consultations by appointment. The goal of the Writing Lab is to help students improve the writing skills they need to be successful at the college level.

Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.

Book a Writing Lab appointment

Monday	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Open Lab
Tuesday	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Open Lab
Wednesday	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Open Lab
Thursday	11:00 am - 2:00 pm	Open Lab
Friday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Open Lab

 

Get help from our professional English tutor - free of charge!

Temporarily, all tutoring services have moved online.

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English Tutorials Winter 2021 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)

Ask a Question Service:

The English tutor will respond to requests by the following weekday. 

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Paper Review Service:

The English tutor will respond to requests by the following weekday. 

• Students will receive assistance on a first come, first served basis.
• If we are unable to accommodate you that day, you will receive an out of office reply.

Contact English Tutor

Get help from our professional Math tutor -  free of charge!

Temporarily, all tutoring services have moved online.

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Math Tutorials Winter 2021 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)

Times for individually-booked / virtual drop-in / text chat sessions.

Monday	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Contact the Math Tutor

WriteAway is an online writing support service for undergraduate students. Submit up to three drafts of your paper to WriteAway, and online tutors will provide strategies and resources to help you improve your writing. Feedback is typically available within 24 - 72 hours.

Service notices and availability can be viewed from the WriteAway portal.

Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.

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