Tutoring

The Gene Elrod Success Center offers tutoring in basic skill development in English, reading, mathematics, computer science, and accounting. For mathematics, computer science, and accounting, the primary focus is on tutoring in courses at the introductory level.

Reading, Writing, English, and Study Skills tutors help students with requirements for any courses from freshman through graduate level.

Call the GESC (241-9530) to determine when times are available for tutoring and to make an appointment. There is no charge for tutoring.

Our Tutors Are:

• Mr. William Llewellyn, English/Reading Specialist
• Mr. Richard Deneve, Math Tutor
• Ms. Shelia Hatcher, Accounting Tutor
• Ms. Yuna Braswell, CIS Tutor

How do tutors help with writing?

Writing tutors help you develop and apply your skills. Specifically they help you get started, participate with you in brainstorming and other invention techniques, and help you organize your ideas and develop a plan for your paper. Once you have a draft, your tutors can answer your questions about how to revise your paper to make it more coherent and even read the draft to see if it makes sense. They can also answer questions about sentence structure, mechanics, and documentation format.

What do writing tutors not do?

The tutors are teachers; they are not editors. Although they are pleased to talk with you about how to revise a draft, they will not proofread, format, or edit a draft for you. A tutor cannot guess about grades for papers or explain other teachers ’ grades.

What should I bring when I come for tutoring?

Bring a copy of the handout describing the assignment and, if possible, a draft. It will also be helpful for you to have your questions in mind (or on paper). For example, you might ask about the clarity of your thesis and the effectiveness of supporting details and transitions. You should also be prepared to talk to the tutor about your reader and what difference you expect your paper to make to him or her.

How can I get help on my paper?

It is usually best to call 241-9530 or 241-9531 for an appointment

Math, Accounting, and Computers

Math and accounting tutoring normally consists of 45-minute individual conferences between the student and the tutor.   Assistance with computers may be given as needed for students working in the GESC computer lab.

Other Troy University, Montgomery Campus, Tutoring Services

• Students participating in the Student Support Services program are eligible for tutoring in a wide range of subjects. Contact the Student Support Services Office for eligibility requirements for the program and tutoring services provided.
• Under some Veteran Affairs (VA) benefit programs, individual tutoring in a wide range of subjects is provided. Contact the Montgomery Campus VA Office and the Office of Student Affairs for requirements and to request tutoring.