Peer tutors are students who have completed at least one year at Bard and have been nominated by faculty in a particular field. They have been trained to work with peers and to support their learning.
What Tutors Do
It might be easiest to see what a tutor does by considering what tutors don’t do:
- peer tutors don’t do students’ homework for them
- peer tutors don’t proofread students’ papers
- peer tutors don’t make sure students’ assignments get an A
Resources for Tutors
TESOL Certification
TESOL Certification in the form of a tutorial (includes in-class component and practicum ESL peer tutoring) provides training and 40-hour certification in ESL/L@ pedagogy and the mechanics of the English language. This certification is often required or beneficial for applications for Fulbrights, Peace Corps, internships, fellowships and scholarships abroad and in the US. This is a one semester (2 credit) tutorial. Apply to Denise Minin, English Language Coordinator ([email protected]). This certification only happens in the fall semester, so apply in spring or summer.