Peer Tutoring and Training

The CSLC provides language tutoring for Notre Dame students as a free service. Most FLTAs will be providing tutoring in the language they are teaching as part of their duties (see your IIE TOA document for details). In preparation for this, you will receive a spreadsheet where you can fill out your availability. Make sure to do this as soon as you have your course schedules so we can make our tutoring schedules for the semester.

Training to be a Peer Tutor

In order to train you in how to peer tutor, the CSLC offers a course in tutoring through the Canvas learning management system. You will receive a Canvas course invitation for an online peer tutor training. Accept the invitation and complete the learning modules as soon as you are able. Please review the Task Checklist for information on when to complete your peer tutoring training course.

Peer Tutoring Schedule

The scheduling process for peer tutoring is managed by the Center Associate/Language Assessment Coordinator. As you prepare for the semester, receive an email with a link to a Google Sheet. Please fill out your availability by the due date listed on the Task Checklist.

Once you have received the spreadsheet link, follow these instructions:

1. Click on the first tab titled "Schedule".

2. Find your name and read the hiring comments associated with your name as well as the additional hiring comments on the bottom of the sheet.

3. In the day cells to the right, add comments for the times you would like to work. For example, if you were asked to tutor 3 hours/week and you are available Monday and Wednesday afternoons, you might make the following comment on both the Monday and Wednesday cells next to your name: "3:00-4:30". Note that this spreadsheet does not accept direct edits, only comments. (Comments can be made by clicking on a cell, then clicking on “Insert” and then “Comment”). Make sure to enter times that do not conflict with your teaching duties or graduate course schedule. Please enter in your availability by the 6th day of classes. Tutoring begins the Monday of the second week of classes.

Please review the Task Checklist to see who to contact with questions about your tutoring schedule.