The AAC’s tutoring program consists of peer, professional, and faculty tutors. Tutors are available on a daily basis to assist students in Math, English, and Reading. Small and larger group tutoring is also available for specific courses. Proofreading for papers and writing assignments is also available.
Tutoring is available by walk-in and by appointment both in-person and online. Tutoring appointments are available weekly on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of one hour per session. Appointments are not required though they are encouraged. Tutoring appointments are reserved for registered SSC students. Online tutoring is conducted over Teams.
Additional tutoring is available outside college hours through Brainfuse. Brainfuse can be accessed through D2L.
Student Success Seminars are conducted every semester on a variety of topics including time management, test anxiety, organization, and more.
Tutoring for the placement exam is available throughout the year.
Tutoring Program Goals
- To serve SSC students and the community.
- To help SSC students become independent learners.
- To help students achieve better grades.
- To create a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for all SSC students and community members.
- To build student confidence through skill development.
Tutoring Program Objectives
- Provide tutoring and other academic assistance to SSC students and community members.
- Emphasize active learning strategies that show students how to learn.
- Train staff in inclusive tutoring practices.
- Regularly incorporate student feedback into our services.
- Provide extra assistance for students who need more support.
- Provide additional opportunities and materials for review and practice.
- Provide seminars on skills students need to succeed at SSC and beyond.
You will be greeted by a knowledgeable and cheerful staff.
We have equipment that makes textbooks easier to read.
Tutoring can be one at a time or in a group.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tutoring Program at SSC
All SSC students and community members are eligible for free in-person or online tutoring through the AAC. Tutoring is available by walk-in and by appointment as well as virtual tutoring sessions over Teams. Walk-in tutoring is available in Rm. 2264 on the SSC Main Campus and Rm. 5183 at the Oak Forest Center. Tutoring appointments are limited to currently registered SSC students.
While tutoring is often associated with struggling in class, everyone can benefit from tutoring! Students who go to tutoring receive individualized attention, a unique learning experience, and additional guided practice when needed. Students who go to tutoring benefit in several ways: They benefit from increased comprehension, improved academic performance, and better self-esteem. Most importantly, tutoring helps students become independent learners who can take charge of their learning. In other words, tutors help the student help themselves so that the student can succeed on their own at SSC and beyond.
Students can schedule appointments in person in Rm. 2264, over the phone by calling (708) 596-2000, ext. 2397, by emailing AAC@ssc.edu, or through TracCloud by going to traccloud.ssc.edu. Please contact us if you need any assistance scheduling an appointment.
Students should go to tutoring as early as possible!
No two students are alike. Some students may only need a single question answered, and some may need to meet with a tutor regularly throughout the semester to keep up. However, going to a tutor does not replace practice or studying. As a student, you need to regularly work through the material on your own to build comprehension and understanding. If you only work on practice problems during the tutoring session, then you will only get so far. A tutor can show you how to solve equations and different ways to understand the material, but the tutor cannot make you learn.
Even if you only have one question, getting that question answered will help you move forward with the material. No question is too small and you never know what material will be important later on. There is no shame in using whatever resources you need to succeed. If you are struggling or falling behind in your course, it is much easier to catch up earlier in the semester than later in the semester. There is only so much a tutor can do to assist at the last minute. Cramming at the last minute is not an effective learning strategy!