Tutor.com
There's a New KHSD 24/7 Online Tutoring Service!
Tutor.com is a service of the Princeton Review that provides students with on-demand help on nearly every need that they could have for school. Services are free for students in the Kern High School District and are provided by professionally trained experts. Students can pop in to ask for help on a tough homework problem, improve their writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and so much more!
How it Works
Step 1: Go to Canvas!
Make sure you're signed into your school SSO login! Sign in to one of your courses and click on Tutor. com 24/7 Online Tutoring or click on Help.
Step 2: Fill out the questionnaire
Fill in the quick pre-session questionnaire. Using this information, you will be matched with the first available tutor best qualified to assist you.
Step 3: Communicate
Use your chat box or an audio connection to instant message or speak with your tutor in the online classroom. You and the tutor may also use the interactive whiteboard to share work and ideas. All activity in the classroom is recorded for review and quality control
Step 4: Share a File
You can share many types of files with your tutor in the classroom. Upload an essay, your lab report, a PowerPoint presentation, and more. You and your tutor will be able to view the file together in the digital classroom.
Step 5: Use special tools
The classroom includes a graphing calculator, text editor, and code editor that you can use when working on subject material that may require these special tools. Open them by using the buttons above the whiteboard.
Step 6: Rate and review your session
After each session, be sure to let us know how we did! Complete the survey and share your comments. Then you’ll have the option to play a video of your session and email or print the chat log and whiteboards.
Step 7: Submit your paper
Our Drop-Off Review service allows you to get expert help from a tutor without having to connect for a real-time session. Upload your writing assignment and get detailed feedback and explanations within 12 hours. Retrieve your tutor’s completed review under My Sessions.
Step 8: Practice for a test
Use our practice quizzes to assess your level of knowledge and practice for upcoming tests or quizzes in math, science, and English. Take a quiz, review your results, and connect with a tutor to discuss any missed questions.
Step 9: Use My Account
• Review previous sessions and retrieve drop-off reviews from My Sessions. Be sure to tag your favorite tutors when reviewing your sessions.
• Reconnect with your favorite tutors or see when they are next scheduled from the My Favorite Tutors section.
• Access files you have saved or those you have shared in session with your tutors from My Locker.
Top 10 Facts for Parents
1) Safe and Anonymous
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between student and tutor. All work is completed in our recorded classroom.
2) FREE for Eligible Students
There is NO cost to eligible students to use Tutor.com and you will not be asked to purchase anything.
3) Personalized Learning Sessions
Every Tutor.com session is personalized to meet the needs of your student, from remedial to advanced levels. It focuses on conceptual learning and critical thinking — not just quick answers.
4) Covers a Wide Variety of Subjects
Students can get help in math, science, English, writing, social studies, Spanish, computer literacy, AP® courses, and more. We also provide job search assistance.
5) More than Just Homework Help
Tutors assist students with specific homework problems but can also help with concept review, writing assignments, test prep, and more.
6) Extends the Learning Day
With more than 3,000 highly-vetted expert tutors, Tutor.com can help students logging in at their moment of need.
7) Supports Student Achievement
95% of students who use Tutor.com say it helps them complete their homework and improve their grades.* Students come to class better prepared and ready to learn.
8) Builds Confident Learners
Students of all skill levels can get help from a tutor. In fact, 97% of students responding to our post-session surveys have said that using Tutor. com makes them feel more confident in their learning.
9) Is Easy to Use and Accessible from Anywhere
Wherever students have online access— at home, at school and anywhere in between— they can connect to a tutor using any computer or mobile device. Sign up is quick & easy!
10) Endorsed by Parents
“This service has been excellent and wonderful. My 7-year-old son is actually motivated to do his homework because of it. Thank you so much!