Tutoring – Drop-in tutoring may be available in the following subjects: Mathematics, Writing, Accounting, Biology/Chemistry, CIS (Computers Information Services), Spanish and ESL (English as a Second Language). The current semester’s tutoring schedule is available in the LRC, Classroom Building, Lowry One-Stop Student Services and at http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/academic/tutoring.shtml.
Students may qualify for one-on-one tutoring if they have a learning disability or if they are enrolled in certain vocational programs and also meet additional criteria. For further information, visit http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/academic/accessibility/ or contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator at 303-361-7395.

In the event that you would prefer to hire a private tutor, we maintain a list of tutors who are willing to tutor for a fee. CCA does not endorse any of these tutors nor does it suggest tutoring rates. Tutors set their own rates; students are obligated to pay the hourly rate. It is advised that students and tutors meet at a public location.
List of private tutors

Workshops

Regular workshops are free mini-classes scheduled throughout the semester on a variety of problem-topics from math, English, research, and study skills. Many instructors offer extra credit for attendance at workshops. The current semester’s list of workshops can be found here.

Pre-assessment workshops are provided free of charge during registration each semester. These are offered in two topics: 

• The Math Pre-Assessment Workshops are designed to update students on math and algebra skills before they take the Accuplacer assessment that places them into their first math class.  Math Workshop schedule
• The Reading and English Pre-Assessment Workshops provide students with a preview of what will be covered in the Accuplacer Reading and Sentence Skills placement test. English & Reading Workshop schedule
   

Math Resources – The Tutoring Lab, located at the CentreTech campus in C-109, is a resource area for students enrolled in math courses. Drop-in tutoring is offered to students during the semester. Check the current schedule for tutoring hours.  Computers are available for students to access software and on-line tutorials.

A number of links to math websites for student use are listed below:

http://www.interactmath.com/asp/wizardframe.htm
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm
http://www.purplemath.com
http://www.helpwithfractions.com
http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/BasicMath.html
http://www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/index.html

Calculator
http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/calc_v2/

English and Writing Resources – The Tutoring Lab is located at the CentreTech campus in C-109. The Writing Studio is open throughout the semester. Students may sign up for 20-minute appointments for a review of their writing assignments by a tutor. (Drop-ins will be accepted if a time slot is open.) Students should bring a draft of their writing assignment as well as the assignment instructions given by the instructor. A Writing Studio Coach may also be available at the Lowry campus. Check the current schedule for tutoring hours.

Computers and a printer are available for student use. Reference books are also available.

A number of links to useful websites are listed below.

Dictionary/Thesaurus
http://www.m-w.com/thesaurus.htm
http://dictionary.reference.com/

Grammar
http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/grammar/index.html
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/

Writing
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/PlanResearchPaper.html
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index.html
http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/index.html
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/aplus/stepfirst.htm

Research
http://www.dianahacker.com/bedhandbook
http://www.mla.org/set_stl.htm
http://www.apastyle.org/aboutstyle.html
http://webster.commnet.edu/apa/apa_intro.htm
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools.html
http://www.turnitin.com/research_site/e_home.html

The Montana State University Academic Support website has an excellent section called ‘Three Minute Writing Workshops.’ Refer to it for a quick update on various items. http://www.msubillings.edu/asc/writing_workshops.htm

Study Skills ... tips on learning styles, studying, test anxiety, writing, etc.

Study Groups ... tips on forming and working in Study Groups.

Employment – Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction is staffed by professional tutors, volunteer tutors and student (peer) tutors.   Peer tutors can be Work Studies

If you are interested in applying for a tutoring position, please complete the tutor application. Student (peer) tutor application located here.

Instructor/professional tutor applications are located here.  

Return completed applications to Tutor/Lab Coordinator, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, C208F, Aurora, CO 80011 or at patti.molai@ccaurora.edu. For more information, call 303-340-7536.