Applications for the FW2026-27 year are open from June 19th-July 3rd!
Are you passionate about teaching and sharing your knowledge and effective studying strategies with others? Are you looking for a way to help your student community all while expanding your own experiences? Have you completed any first- or second-year courses with a letter grade of [A] or higher?
Consider applying to join the Peer Tutoring Program!
Our Goals:
- Promoting Independence: We do not want students to be reliant on this program; we aspire to foster an environment that promotes independence in the long run- helping students develop effective studying techniques and ease their stress in difficult times.
- One-on-one Tutoring: We recognize that learning is never one-size-fits-all, as every student approaches studying in a different way. While lectures and PASS are great for delivering lessons to a wide audience, some students may respond better to an approach that is tailored to their individual academic needs. Peer Tutoring offers one-on-one tutoring where the tutee sits down individually with a peer tutor, students receive a highly personalized approach to learning- tailored entirely to what works best for them.
- Free Academic Support: We wholeheartedly believe and passionately advocate for student success. All our students should be able to strive for academic success without economic hindrance. Therefore, to make this ideal a reality, our tutoring services are completely free!
- Accessibility: We believe that academic support should be highly approachable and barrier-free. For many students, seeking guidance from faculty or staff members can feel daunting. Peer tutoring bridges this gap by offering a more accessible alternative; students find it easier to approach and relate to their peers, therefore our ultimate goal is to leverage this natural peer connection to ensure our services remain welcoming, effective, and fully available to every student who needs support.
- Academic Excellence: We want to make sure that students receive the best help that they can get. All Peer Tutors are selected through a rigorous interview process and possess a firm grasp on the course content.
How Can Apply?
We are currently looking for undergraduate students majoring in Science or Engineering. Applications are open to all second-year and above students who have earned a letter grade of [A] or higher in any 1000- or 2000-level science or engineering course.
Bethune College welcomes applications from all students, including, but not limited to, women, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Bethune College is committed to a positive and inclusive environment.
Which Courses Do We Offer Tutoring For?
We offer tutoring for a variety of engineering and science courses
- Biology: 1000, 1001, 1500, 2020, 2021, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2090, 2335, 2900, 2905
- Chemistry: 1000, 1001, 1500, 2000, 2020, 2021, 2030, 2080,
- Physics: 1011, 1411, 1421, 1470, 1510, 1800, 2020, 2040, 2070, 2213
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS): 1001, 1011, 1012, 1015, 1021, 1022, 1028, 1520, 1540, 1560, 1570, 1710, 2001, 2021, 2025, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2101, 2200, 2210
Engineering (ENG): 1101, 1103, 1110, 1111, 1810, 2001, 2003
Peer Tutor Responsibilities
Allocate a minimum of three (3) hours a week to the Peer Tutoring program.
(The three hours may include but is not limited to: in-person and virtual sessions, as well as administrative follow-up and check-ins.
- Communicate promptly and efficiently with the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator, and/or Student Success Coordinator
- Check the program MS Teams site frequently to ensure you are notified of any updates to the program
- Check the Tutoring Request Forum regularly to help with virtual tutoring sessions.
- Attend and complete the mandatory training sessions prior to starting your role.
- Check your YorkU email frequently to ensure you are staying updated on program information
Be professional, inclusive and welcoming in your communication ter the application deadline, you may be contacted for an in-person interview
Mandatory Orientation and Training
- Attend Peer Tutor Training (offered on several dates)
- Attend Basic Peer Leadership (BPL) Training if you have not done so in the past already (offered late-September and late-January)
- See information on BC 3000 for more details.
If you would like more information or to access this information in a different format, please do not hesitate to email the Peer Tutor Coordinator at bctutor@my.yorku.ca.