4. Peer Tutoring
The Peer Tutoring Program is designed to provide one-on-one assistance and small group support to students. Tutoring is conducted in a constructive atmosphere of learning using a variety of tutoring techniques tailored to your individual learning style.
Online tutor is real-time interaction between the tutor and the student, so the responses are immediate and tutor and student view content at the same time. This allows the student one-on-one time with a tutor via the Internet.
The goals of tutoring are to inspire you to become a confident, independent learner prepared to meet academic and personal challenges. Tutoring is free and is provided in a number of academic areas such as:
- Math
- English
- Business
- Chemistry
- Government
- Reading
- Psychology
- History
- Nursing
- Sciences
- High School Equivalency Program (GED, HiSET and TASC)
- Preparation -- HESI Exam
- Placement Testing
Peer Tutoring Program strives to create a win-win environment for Del Mar College students. The benefits of tutoring often go beyond those of a typical part-time job. Added benefits to the tutor include strengthening communication and problem solving skills, enhance learning skills and promotes a sense of accomplishment that comes from helping others. To become a peer tutor a student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 to 4.0, are currently enrolled and have earned a grade of an "A" or a "B" in the subject area. Peer Tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association Certification Program. For more information about tutoring or becoming a Peer Tutor, call (361) 698-2267.
Student Success Center (East Campus)
St. Clair Building
Room 111
(361) 698-2259
Student Success Center Office Hours
| Day of the Week |
Fall/Spring Hours |
Summer Hours |
| Monday to Thursday |
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |