SERVICES

• - Walk In
• - Tutoring
• - Math Works!
• - Writing Advice
• - Classroom Visits
• - Academic Survival Skills Tutoring
• - Study Table
• - English Works!
• - Mini-Workshops Series
• - Biology Group Discussion (BGD)

STAFF

• See Who's Who in TIP Staff

FAQ

• - How do I apply for tutoring?
• - How Much does it cost?
• - Tell me about the various services
• - What should I expect from tutoring?
• - How will I know when my tutoring sessions start?
• - Why do we have to sign in?
• - Can I just walk-in anytime?
• - What should I do if I don't like my Tutor?
• - I need accommodations, what do I do?
• - Why are Tutors not allowed to help with take-home tests?
• - Why aren't Writing Advisors allowed to edit or proofread papers?

JOBS

• - Tutors and Writing Advisors
• - Math Walk-In Tutors
• - Teaching Assistants
• - Study Table Supervisors
• - Biology Group Discussion Leaders
• - Office Assistants
• - Graduate Tutor Assistants
• - Scheduling Assistants
• - Computer Specialists

TRAINING

Introduction to TIP

• - Introduction to TIP
• - Tutorial Supervisors & Their Responsibilities
• - New Employee Information
• - Welcome to TIP Training Program

Level 1 Training

•  Orientation
  • - The Role of the Tutor
  • - Do's and Don't's for Tutors and Advisors
  • - Paper Work
  • - Gallaudet and TIP Payroll Policies
  • - Time Card and Pay Information
  • - TIP Policies and Rules
  • - First Session Checklist
  • - Handling No-Shows
  • - Difficult Situations/Problem Solving
  • - Study Tips for Your Students
  • - Being a Role Model
  • - Active Listening
  • - Appendix
    • - Gallaudet University On-Campus Student Employment: A Guide for Students
    • - Sexual Harassment and Consensual Relationships
    • - Gallaudet University Copyright Guidelines
    • - Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
    • - Gallaudet University Academic Honesty Policy
•  English Tutoring
  • - Paper Work
  • - English Department Courses
  • - Information About Gallaudet English Department Testing
  • - Essays that Answer a "Should?" Question
  • - English Teaching Techniques
  • - Grammar and Materials Review
  • - Different Kinds of Essays
  • - Essays and Writing Topics
  • - Setting Goals/Planning
    • - English Tutoring Topics and Resources
    • - Semester Goals Worksheet
•  Writing Advice
  • - The Role of Writing Advisor
  • - Writing Advice Techniques
  • - Checklist for Preparing/Starting/Ending Advising Sessions
  • - The Structure of an Essay Explanation
  • - The Structure of an Essay Outline
  • - Pre-Writing Strategies
  • - The Formal Three-Part Outline
  • - Punctuation and Grammar Review
  • - The Writing Advice Chart
  • - Sample Free-Writing
  • - The Daedalus Group's Lists of Ten (A Great Site for Writing Tutors)
• General Review
  • - The Process of Doing a Research Paper
  • - Researching and Organizing Your Paper
  • - ESL Writing Errors: Responding to Students' Writing

Level 2 Training

• General Tutoring and Advising
  • - Review Level One training topics
  • - Learning Styles
    • - How do you find your best learning styles? (pdf)
    • - Learning Style Checklist (pdf)
  • - Tutoring Techniques for Literature Students
  • - Cultural awareness and Inter-Cultural Communications
  • - Tutoring & Teaching ESL Students (UC Berkeley)
  • - Tutoring Learning Disabled Students
  • - Links for Tutoring Deaf-Blind Students
  • - Watch the F.A.T. City Learning Disability Workshop video
  • - Attend a Literacy Related Workshop
  • - Finding Materials
• Tutoring and Advising: Citation Formats
  • APA Guidelines & Research Paper
    • - APA Guidelines
    • - Introuducing a Quote: Sample Sentences (APA)
    • - APA Sample References
    • - APA Sample Research Paper
  • MLA Guidelines & Research Paper
    • - MLA Guidelines
    • - Introducing A Sample Quote: Sample Sentences (MLA)
    • - MLA Sample Works Cited Page
    • - MLA Sample Research Paper
  • Other Styles
    • - Chicago/Turabian Style Guidelines
    • - ASA Style Guidelines

Level 3 Training

• General Topics
  • - Review Level 2 training topics
  • - Group Management Skills
    • - Group Tutoring (pdf)
  • - Develop Materials for Specific Students
  • - Give Classroom Presentations
    • - Describe TIP Services
    • - Explain APA Style Citations
    • - Explain MLA Style Citations
  • - Create a Portfolio
  • - Study and Evaluate Materials
  • - Mentor/Train Other Tutors
    • - Orientation (pdf)
    • - Writing Advice(pdf)
      • - "Movies Gone Crazy" (Student's Paper - pdf)
      • - "The Hazards of Moviegoing" (Trainer's Edition - pdf)
      • - Problems CHECKLIST (pdf)
      • - Academic Writing Styles Worksheet (pdf)
      • - Academic Writing Styles (Trainer's Edition - pdf)
      • - Process of Writing a Research Paper Worksheet (pdf)
      • - Process of Writing a Research Paper (Trainer's Edition - pdf)
    • - English Tutoring (pdf)
  • - Assertiveness Training (by Linda D. Tillman, Ph.D)
  • - Create Online Exercises for Students
  • - Create Online Training Quizzes

Office Assistants

• - Reception
• - Procedures for Tutoring Services
• - Procedures for Writing Advice
• - Writing Advice by Appointment
• - Semester Writing Advice
• - Walk-in
• - Reporting Late Arrivals or Absent Staff
• - Mail
• - Message Delivery Protocol
• - Phone Use Policy
• - How to Use the TTY
• - Important Numbers
• - Monitoring Office Supplies
• - Monitoring Books
• - Regular Meetings
• - Maintaining Handouts
• - Preparing New Staff Files
• - Daily Schedule
• - Night Supervisor/Office Assistant Responsibilities

Forms

• Personnel
• Time Card (sample)
• Daily Record (pdf)
• Employee Information Form (pdf)
• Evaluations
• Performance Evaluation
• Mini-Workshop Evaluation
• Student Evaluation of TIP Services (pdf)
• Tutoring and Writing Advising
• Interview and Agreement Form (pdf)
• Request Tutor Form (pdf)
• Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheet (pdf)
• Tutor/Advisor's Report (pdf)
• Add/Drop/Change Form (pdf)

NEED HELP?

• - I need tutoring right now and don't want to wait.
• - There is no walk-in Tutor available for my courses. What should I do?
• - I need feedback on my paper.
• - I need help with my math assignment.
• - I need a quiet place to study with occasional Tutor support.
• - I need help with strategies for succeeding in school.
• - Research, research, research! I'm stuck. Help!
• - I need to prepare for my English placement tests (DRP, Gallaudet Writing Exam).
• - I have special needs. What should I do?
• - I want to practice reading, writing, and grammar during my free time.
• - I want to go to workshops to get study tips.
• - My biology Instructor encourages me to go to a discussion group.

MATH WORKS!

• - Information on Math Works! services.

ENGLISH WORKS!

• - English Works! Online Writing and Reading Lab

STUDY TIPS

• - Coming Soon!