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The Gene Elrod Success Center (GESC) 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 and writing 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.
Tutors
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Mr. William Llewellyn, English/Reading Specialist
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| Dr. Nathaniel Douglas, Math Tutor |
| Mr. Richard Deneve,
Math Tutor |
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Ms. Shelia Hatcher,
Accounting Tutor
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Ms. Yuna Braswell,
CIS Tutor
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Mr. Al Thomas, Computer Specialist
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Writing Program (Frequently Asked
Questions)
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?
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.
Additional help in math may be found on the Math Help Page.
Other TROY -
Montgomery 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 TROY
- Montgomery VA Office
and the Office of Student Affairs for requirements and to request tutoring.
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