Tutoring at Cumberland

Tutoring

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction is available to all RCSJ-Cumberland students. We offer on-campus tutoring as well as virtual tutoring using Zoom as our video conferencing platform. Zoom is free and can be used from a laptop or cellphone.

Starfish is the primary way to schedule a tutoring appointment. To make an appointment with a tutor, please follow these video instructions.

If you would like to make the appointment yourself using Starfish:

Please visit the How to make a tutoring appointment in Starfish page for step by step instructions for making a tutoring appointment in Starfish (use this option for the Writing Center).

If you would prefer to have the appointment made for you:

If you would like to simply leave your name and contact info to be contacted for an appointment, please use the Tutoring Request Form.

For drop-in STEM Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses:

For drop-in tutoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, please visit this Google Doc for a list of available drop-in tutors, their subjects, and availability. Please note that Zoom links are also included for those students who prefer virtual sessions.

If you would like more assistance:

For STEM subjects, contact Albert Price.
For subjects outside of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, contact Ramona Pontelandolfo.
For students receiving services through the Department of Special Services, please contact Dotty Perna.
For English as a Second Language students, please contact Alice Soto.
For the Writing Center, contact Cynthia Scharon-Knight at [email protected].

Still have questions about getting a free tutor through Starfish? Please email [email protected].

Do you need help with staying organized?
Assistance with course content area, as well as the following college survival skills: Organizational Skills, Time Management, Note-taking, Reading Comprehension, Study Skills, Test-taking Strategies, and Reducing Test Anxiety. Please email [email protected].

Supplemental Instruction:
Uses experienced professional tutors to lead study sessions to improve student retention and success within targeted historically difficult courses. Please contact Albert Price if you are interested in becoming a Supplemental Instructor.

The Writing Center:
Get help with: Essay structure, research papers, and writing review. Self-scheduling is available in Starfish or email[email protected]

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