TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TUTORING SERVICES: AVID LEARNING SUCCESS CENTER

For many students, tackling the tough and challenging assignments that college requires can be very time consuming and frustrating. On top of that, trying to learn new topics and courses can be overwhelming. But, if students feel that they need help in a particular subject or class, a valuable resource that many MHCC students have come to appreciate and take advantage of is seeing a tutor.

When some hear the word “tutor,” they may think it is reserved only for students really struggling with their coursework and needing lots of extra help, but that is just not the case. Tutoring is a service that anyone and everyone at Mt. Hood can benefit from. Seeing a tutor is part of the learning process; the more students can grasp their tough subjects, the better they will learn and retain what they have been taught.

There are many reasons why you, or any student, should consider seeking help. The most important is that tutors have deep knowledge of their specialty and can help students grasp and learn tough subjects and assignments. Whether help is needed in math, science, writing, or English, college-provided tutors are there and want to help you learn. Mt. Hood’s AVID-Learning Success Center (based in the Room 1451 computer lab) has many options to help you with your coursework. For example, the center has math and science tutors to help you learn tough subjects like calculus or chemistry. It even has writing and English tutors who can proofread your essays to see what can be improved upon. And tutors are not there to give you all the answers – they are there to help you learn and retain new subjects, as well as learn tactics to improve your overall knowledge.

Along with tutoring for academic subjects, there is also help available related to scholarship writing and computer support. With the increasing cost of college tuition a big motivator, getting your scholarship essays in tip-top shape can significantly increase your chance of getting a scholarship, to reduce costs. And suppose you are having computer issues, such as problems with your Saints email, MyMHCC, or BlackBoard: In that case, the student computer support team can help you work out those problems.

With the diverse settings of classes on campus and online, MHCC’s tutoring services have adapted to fit the needs of all students. For example, if seeing a tutor in-person is helpful, then the AVID Learning Success Center is open for most of the day, Monday-Friday, for in-person tutoring. But suppose online tutoring works better for a students: In that case, there is tutoring available on many subjects offered through Zoom or other forms of communication, such as email.

The best part about this is that tutoring at Mt. Hood is offered completely free, paid for by your student fees. If you need help in your coursework, there are many resources to help, and one of those resources is tutoring. Whether it is math, science, or writing, tutors are there to help students learn and improve their knowledge. If you would like to get the most out of their college tuition, you can see a tutor and get the specific help you need.

For more information on the hours and availabilities of AVID’s Learning Success Center, go to mhcc.edu/avid.