NPC Tutoring is available in most NPC academic areas and is provided FREE of charge to current students. Tutoring can help you excel in your coursework and improve your grades. It is recommended that you seek a tutor when you want: help in understanding assignments, concepts and ideas; to improve your study skills; better prepare for tests; and prevent yourself from falling behind in a course.
NPC offers three kinds of tutoring!
1. Click here for Online 24/7 through Tutor.com
NPC offers FREE online tutoring, on-demand, through Tutor.com. Tutors are available, even late at night when your instructor may not be. Stuck on a problem? Want someone to review your paper? This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet! When you log-on to Tutor.com you'll be able to:
- Connect with over 3,000 qualified tutors!
- View replays of previous sessions
- Submit an essay for review and feedback within 24 hours
- Save your favorite tutors and see their schedule of availability
- Access services from your mobile phone or tablet
- See the large array of subjects covered in the tab below
Tutors are waiting to help you
How do I access the tutoring services?
- Log into Moodle, no additional sign-in is required. Just click the Tutoring button on the right side or bottom of any Moodle course page. A personalized account will be created for you automatically. You can also click the link above to connect (you'll need to enter your user name and password using this method).
- Select your topic, subject and fill out the question or concept for which you want help.
- Please have your question for your tutor ready before you connect. Enter your question and any important notes in the pre-session survey — this will save you time while you are in your tutoring session.
- You can attach a file or screenshot of something you would like help with by clicking “share a file” in the pre-session request form and in the online classroom.
- After your session with a tutor, you can review it again at any time or save your tutor as a “favorite.”
All subjects are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless otherwise indicated by *
Math
- Basic/Remedial Math
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Statistics
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Quantitative Methods *
- Multivariable Calculus *
* 6 PM – Midnight ET
Diagnostic Quizzes – Assess your strengthens and weaknesses
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Math Fundamentals
- Geometry
- Calculus
Business & Economics
- Intro to Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Business Law
- Intro Microeconomics
- Intro Macroeconomics
English
- Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- American Literature
- British Literature
Diagnostic Quizzes – Assess your strengthens and weaknesses
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV
Writing
- Real-Time Writing Help
- Real-Time ESL Writing Support
- Drop-Off Essay Review (Asynchronous)
Foreign Language
- Spanish
Nursing & Healthcare
- Medical-Surgical
- Medical Terminology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Pediatrics
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Care
- Primary Care
- Acute Care
- Care Plans
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical Management
Science
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics (Algebra-based)
- Physics (Calculus-based)
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Science
- Microbiology
Diagnostic Quizzes – Assess your strengthens and weaknesses
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Social Science
- U.S. History
- World History
- Geography
- Civics & Government
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
- Research Methods *
* 6 p.m. to Midnight ET
Computer Science
- Computer Science Principles
- Java
- C++
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- Python
- Windows
- Database Systems *
- Web Design *
* 6 p.m. to Midnight ET
- Tutor.com How It Works Guide Word doc
- Tutor.com Writing Guide PDF
For support or clarification on your assignment – contact your instructor.
For technical support – Contact the Tutor.com Technical Help Desk at 800-411-1970 or Submit Ticket
Questions Please contact NPC Educational Technology instructor Wei Ma at (928) 532-6164 or email.
2. Click here for Scheduled Tutoring at NPC Locations
You MUST be currently enrolled in the NPC course for which you seek tutoring. You may attend any session listed below by showing up at the location on the day and time shown. Each time you attend a lab tutoring session, you must complete all sections of the Sign-In sheet to verify your attendance. Tutoring sessions begin the second week of the semester and end the Friday before finals week.
LAB TUTORING SCHEDULE: FALL 2020 Tutoring starts August 24th
Check this schedule regularly, it will be updated as new options are available!
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3. Click here for Special Sessions for areas NOT covered in lab sessions
IF THE TUTORING SUBJECT YOU NEED IS NOT LISTED ABOVE IN THE LAB SESSION SCHEDULE:
You will need to complete the Request a Tutor form. The tutoring coordinator will contact you within three business days after submission to suggest suitable tutoring sessions or to connect you with approved tutors.
- You MUST be currently enrolled in the NPC course for which you seek tutoring.
- Tutoring is available at all NPC locations beginning the second week of the semester and ending the Friday before finals week.
- Tutoring sessions are ONLY conducted at designated NPC locations.
NOTE: You can also get assistance with writing papers at your local Student Writing Center.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will tutoring really help me pass my class(es)?
- Yes! NPC students who attend tutoring sessions regularly and frequently, achieve up to 20-percent more A, B, or C grades than the average student.
Am I limited to one tutoring session or a certain number of tutoring hours?
- No. Students may attend as many tutoring labs as they need.
- Tutoring labs do not have a restriction of how many hours of tutoring you can receive per semester.
- Students do not need permission to attend tutoring labs and may attend on a walk-in basis.
- In some extenuating situations, students may request tutoring by appointment. These sessions are limited and must be scheduled through the tutoring coordinator.
How do I prepare for a tutoring session?
- Bring your textbook, class notes, past quizzes or assignments if needed, course syllabus, current homework or workbook problems that you are having difficulty completing.
- Attempt as much of the work as you are able BEFORE the session and write down your questions so you have them ready.
- Do NOT expect the tutor to work on homework assignments or explain class lectures. Expect the tutor to help with understanding concepts, learning material and with study techniques to improve learning and test scores.
How can I make my tutoring session successful?
- Be prompt to the session.
- Come prepared, be sure you have everything you need with you.
- Understand the tutor may be working with several students simultaneously.
- Know that tutoring sessions may be conducted over NPC's video system so the tutor may not be in the room with you.
- Turn off your cell phone so that phone calls or texts do not disrupt the session.
- Be courteous and respectful to everyone in the room. Keep conversations focused on course-related topics.
Does it really matter how regularly I go to tutoring sessions?
- Yes. Students who study with a tutor (and/or a study group in a tutoring lab) for one hour, two or more times each week, will gain a better understanding of the concepts and achieve long-term learning.
- Bursts of studying, such as "cramming" or receiving tutoring for a solid 3-4 hours in one sitting is a common misconception on how to learn or to pass tests. After a period of time the mind gets tired, it is harder to stay focused on the subject matter and a person may begin to feel frustrated or overwhelmed by too much information. A person who tries to study all course material at one time does not clearly remember the material studied after the mind started to get tired. The more tired the mind, the less clearly material is remembered. Studying for short periods that are spread out over the week, helps keep the content manageable and the mind focused and alert.
Whom do I contact for additional assistance?
- Contact the Coordinator of Tutoring Services, Ruth Creek, at (928) 524-7367 | email
- If you need accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, to access the benefits of tutoring, please contact Disability Resource and Access Coordinator Sandy Manor at 532-6178. | email
- Students enrolled in College and Career Preparation (CCP) classes can talk to their instructor or learning assistant for more details about tutoring for their specific course(s).
Are you interested in becoming an NPC tutor?
An NPC tutor must have completed the course they want to tutor in with an A or B, or have completed more advanced courses in the specific subject area. An NPC student tutor must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. To apply, complete the online application form and provide:
- NPC Students - a written reference from a content-specific NPC instructor (ie; to tutor math, a reference will be needed from at least one NPC math instructor).
- Other Applicants - may provide relevant references from a non-NPC source, and/or be prepared to take the final exam in content-specific NPC courses.
- A current résumé
- Unofficial transcripts
You will need to complete an interview with the Tutoring Program Coordinator and if hired, complete employment forms and be enrolled in the EDU 101, Effective Tutoring course (required for all NPC tutors the first semester they are tutoring). You are required to bring to the interview:
- Two forms of identification, preferably your current driver's license (a picture, state-issued ID or a passport will also work), and your Social Security card (birth certificate or a Certificate of Native Blood).
- A voided check for automatic deposit of your paycheck.
NOTE: Returning tutors must submit a new Application Form each academic year, then meet with the Tutor Coordinator to complete their employment paperwork.
Questions Please contact Ruth Creek, Tutoring Program Coordinator, at (928) 524-7367 | email