Peer Tutoring

FPC's Peer Academic Support System offers peer and adult support in academic subjects. This includes one-to-one tutoring, small group tutoring, drop-in tutoring, computer skills support, study skills and organizational strategies. Currently, Face-to-Face tutoring is available afterschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Reading, Language Arts and Research Papers

When: Tuesday

Where: Room 2-119

With: Mrs. Rebollo

Mathematics and Computer Skills Support

When: Tuesday, 2-4pm

Where: Room 7-125

With: Mr. Winfree

Biology

When: Tuesdays and Thursadys 2:15pm

Where: Room 2-203

With: Mrs. Alves

Tutoring is free for all FPC students. Transportation is provided.

Currently some teachers offer Drop-in-Tutoring during lunch and after school. Please check with your teachers, as these services are provided on an individual and voluntary basis. Remember that if a teacher offers this service, you will be responsible for getting a pass from the teacher in advance so that you will be allowed to leave the lunch area.

Assistance can be requested from students, teachers, counselors, and parents. Students must be willing to make a commitment to become and remain an active participant in the tutorial session(s).

We are in the process of developing FPC's Peer Tutoring Program.

Our goal this year is to train and activate 50 peer tutors at FPCHS.

The training program is one-hour and focuses on effective teaching techniques and communication skills.

• Prospective peer tutors need to be able to show patience and the ability to give meaningful suggestions, praise and encouragement.
• Peer tutors will have an adult coach for training and support.
• Peer tutors will need to be prepared to learn the teaching techniques and communication skills.
• Peer tutors should be motivated about learning.
• Peer tutors should want to help others and show compassion.
• Peer tutors should be able to stay with their chosen tutoring time.
• Peer tutors should tutor in academic areas in which they know and enjoy.

Benefits of Peer Tutoring

For the Student Being Tutored:

• One on one instruction
• Instruction tailored to specific learning styles and needs
• Instruction free of competition – students can progress at their own pace
• Increased praise, feedback and encouragement
• Companionship with a positive peer role model
• Improved social skills

For the Tutors:

• A sense of pride and accomplishment for having helped someone else
• Increased academic mastery (especially in cross age and peer tutor situations)
• Increased self efficacy and confidence
• Fulfill Community Service Hours
• Enhanced sense of connection to their community
• Enhanced academic school culture and climate
• Valuable career related experience

Students interested in volunteering as peer tutors are as asked to contact Ms. Pearson.

Phone: 386-437-7540 ext. 1013

pearsonp@flaglerschools.com