Achievement and Learning Center

The Achievement and Learning Center is pleased to announce that Scott Burtnick, a certified ALC tutor, is available during the Fall 15 semester to support students taking APPL 651.

ALC peer tutors are UB students recommended by a faculty member and trained in our CRLA-certified tutor training program. In addition to meeting students on campus, tutors can assist students remotely via our web-based conferencing platform.

Through individual or small-group appointments, tutors respond to students' varied backgrounds and aspirations by clarifying course concepts. Tutors also

• Help students study efficiently—share tips on how to get the most from limited study time.
• Assist with computer skills (basic or advanced) if the course requires them
• Act as a role model for first generation students—Many of our tutors are the first in their families to attend college and are juggling family, work, and school. All know and emphasize the importance of coming to class and completing assignments.
• Sustain students’ motivation—encourage students through rough spots and connect course content to career aspirations.
• Connect students to an extensive support network in the ALC--academic coaching, computer skills assistance, and writing consultations.

We encourage our tutors to develop a relationship with you to better support students. We’ve asked one of the tutors to get in touch with you shortly. He/she may

• ask for a copy of your syllabus and for any guidance you may care to offer regarding course challenges
• offer to visit your class if it’s on-campus—Seeing the tutor’s friendly face encourages students to seek support.
• email you periodically for additional suggestions.

If you’d like to meet with the tutor in person, the tutor will make every effort to do that.

Please remember that when textbooks or editions change, as they often do, tutors will not have the book your students are using.  Last semester, several faculty members provided the ALC with texts that tutors could check out when needed.  If you find extra copies of the texts you are using, please consider sharing them with the ALC or Library for tutor use.

We look forward to developing additional partnerships with faculty to reach and support our students. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Wishing you a terrific semester!  

Nancy Bates

Coordinator of Tutoring

Achievement and Learning Center

410-837-5387

nbates@ubalt.edu