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Supplemental Academic Support Services - Tutoring and SI - Valparaiso Service Area

Serving Valparaiso, Michigan City, LaPorte and more

Contact Us

Contact Us

Make an appointment at 

https://ivytech.libwizard.com/f/valtutor

Valpo-Tutor@ivytech.edu,

or IvyAdvising!


Face to Face and Virtual appointments through Zoom are available!


Get to know your Supplemental Academic Support Services staff.  

Be sure to look at the profiles under the Tutoring Schedule.  

When is the Best Time to See a Tutor?

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE A TUTOR?

AS SOON AS YOU NEED ONE!

Improve your grades or simply enhance your learning by meeting with a tutor or SI.

GETTING LOW GRADES?

NEED TO DISCUSS IDEAS?

See Us!


ON-CAMPUS & VIRTUAL TUTORING 
Amid the campus closure due to COVID-19, the tutors and with whom you regularly work at campus are available. Schedule your  ZOOM appointment today.   


SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
Supplemental Instructors are another resource that may be available to offer assistance. Look to the Announcements of your classes in IvyLearn to see if a supplemental instructor is a part of your class.


WRITING CENTER AND MATH LAB
Faculty are an invaluable resource.  Not only does the faculty have office hours for their students, but some of our faculty have hours in the campus Writing Center and Math Lab. You are then able to
 meet with an English or math professor to pose questions and work through topics. Please look at our online schedule for details.* 

*Currently, these labs are being held virtually unless otherwise noted.  


TUTOR.COM
Help is available 24/7 at Tutor.com.  Access tutors at Tutor.com through your courses in IvyLearn.


 


Available Tutoring

MATH AND WRITING TUTORS
Math and writing tutors are available during most hours of operation.  

SUBJECT TUTORS
We provide tutoring in a variety of subjects, including business, chemistry, A&P, MS Suite, etc.  

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our staff can help you navigate your online life at Ivy Tech by providing assistance with
        • Basic Computer & Internet Use
        • MyIvy
        • IvyLearn
        • Email
        • APA/MLA Formatting
        • Saving and Printing Documents

Knowledge Assessment
The Tutoring Center provides registration assistance for in-coming students participating in Knowledge Assessment.

 

Preparing for Tutoring

BEFORE YOU MEET WITH A TUTOR
Complete all your homework to the best of your ability prior to meeting with a tutor. 
This will allow the tutor to understand what you need help with.  

WHAT TO BRING 

  • Textbook and assignment instructions
  • Username & password for IvyLearn 
  • Class notes
  • Come with the work you've already done and need help with.
  • Bring all materials that you would bring to class: pen, pencil, textbook, notebook, calculator, flash drive, etc.  
     

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

  • Sign in.
  • Silence your cell phone--make and take calls in the hallway.
  • Do not bring food into the Tutoring Center. Drinks must have a secure lid and kept away from computers.
  • Sign out.

Tutoring is OPEN with Virtual Hours!*  

VALPARAISO and MICHIGAN CITY CAMPUS 

SPRING VIRTUAL HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:                            9:00AM until 7:00PM 
            Thursday and Friday:                                                   9:00AM until 5:00PM
 
Go to ivytech.zoom.us and Join Room 9799871194.  We take virtual drop-in appointments.  However, appointments receive priority for availability. You can schedule your appointment through IvyAdvising, https://ivytech.libwizard.com/f/valtutor, or valpo-tutor@ivytech.edu.  

*Schedule is subject to change. Hours for intersession and breaks vary from normal tern hours.  While we have hours on campus, those hours vary from the virtual schedule.  

Tutoring at Valparaiso and Michigan City

Tutoring Services at Ivy Tech Valparaiso

Tutoring is the Smart Thing to Do — and its FREE!
"Ivy Tech Community College offers free tutoring services to any student currently enrolled at Ivy Tech. Our mission is to foster active learning in an open and friendly environment. The academic support we provide leads to greater success and higher achievement for our students." (ivytech.edu/tutoring)

 

In fact, studies have shown that students who regularly attend tutoring sessions do better in their coursework. Through tutoring, students receive more individualized attention than can be given in a classroom session. Additionally, even group tutoring sessions allow students to practice the skills and concepts learned in class in a low stakes environment. Tutoring and SI sessions help with other important skills such as strengthened comprehension, motivation, self-esteem, and personal responsibility. Students learn better study habits, engage in independent practice, and learn to think critically. 


UNDERSTANDING TUTORING CENTER SERVICES
• Tutors will help you understand the concepts of your homework, but they will NOT do your homework for you.  
• Tutors help students develop independent learning strategies. If you need help with study tips please let us know.
• Tutors do not teach class material. If you have missed a class, contact your instructor. 
• Tutors cannot assist with quizzes and tests in any form, including take-home quizzes and tests.  

FIND THE SECRET MESSAGE

What is Tutoring?

Using the clues, read the box, Benefits of Tutoring (on this page), to identify the specific words. Then, assemble the answer from those words. Once the question has its answer, record your answer.

Clues: P=paragraph number W=word number in paragraph.

 Clue

 Word

 Clue

 Word 

 P1 W1 

 P1 W10

 P2 W5 

 P2 W38 

 P2 W34 

 P1 W35 

 P2 W12

 P2 W42

Unscramble the phrase 
       

Benefits of Tutoring

THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO TUTORING!

     Tutoring is free to Ivy Tech students and staff. Students benefit in a number of ways: receiving assistance in understanding course specific problems and principles, learning collegiate study skills, and finding others to relate to while coping with their studies.

     The purpose of tutoring is to help students help themselves—to assist and guide them to the point at which they become independent learners. Additionally, students who start early with tutoring and receive the support that they need are likely to succeed.