The Learning Centre

Do you have concerns about how to write an essay? When you read a text do you find the vocabulary difficult to understand? Do you find it difficult to analyze short stories and/or poems? Would you like to improve your speaking skills? Free English peer tutoring is available for Vanier students who would like to improve their English skills in reading, writing and/or speaking. If you would like more information, please see Joanne Ellis in The Learning Centre, B205C; or you can apply for an English peer tutor online.

The Learning Centre offers many services for our English Second Language students and one of these is our English Peer Tutoring Program.

Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor?

If you are interested, please contact Joanne Ellis or see her in the Learning Centre (B205).

Past Participants

• Click here to see photos from our April 4th, 2008 Peer Tutoring Conference!
• View photos of peer tutors and tutees in action
• Read testimonials of former peer tutors

Information for Tutees

• This is a program where you work directly with a Vanier student who is strong in English to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
• This program is free; there is no cost to you.
• All we ask from you is that you make a firm commitment to meet your tutor once per week for one hour (same time every week).
• You will work on material that has been especially prepared for you by the English Department.
• You cannot work on any homework assignments.
• You will find that working consistently with another student throughout the semester will improve your English.
• The English Peer Tutoring Program is very rewarding for both tutor and tutee and provides a great opportunity to make friends.
• If you are interested in practicing your English language skills, take a look at our conversation club.

Information for Tutors

• We are looking for Vanier College students who would like to tutor (one-on-one) Vanier College second language students in English (helping them with their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills).
• You will remain with the same student throughout the semester.
• You must be strong in English, (80% and above in your courses). We ask to see your English marks and a piece of writing that you are proud of.
• It is not necessary to have previous experience in tutoring as we do provide an intensive training session before you begin.
• This program lasts throughout the semester and we are looking for people who are willing to make a firm commitment of a minimum of one hour per week.
• Tutors in the past have found this program to be a very rewarding experience. Click here to read testimonials.
• By participating in this program, you will have the chance to improve your own writing and communicating skills.
• In addition, you can add this experience to your curriculum vitae. As well, you will receive a remuneration of approximately $10.04/hour.
• Please view the list of Eligibility Requirements for becoming a peer tutor.

If you are interested in the English Peer Tutoring Program, please make an appointment with Joanne in The Learning Centre, Room B205,
or call 744-7500, ext. 7891 or e-mail: ellisj@vaniercollege.qc.ca.

Don't delay – a limited number of positions are available
for prospective tutors and tutees.