Centers for Academic Success

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective Spring 2019
DROP-IN TUTORING ONLY
Hours for Spring 2019

OPEN on SUNDAY
Effective Spring 2019

Charleston Saturday & Sunday Location C112 & C-building Computer Lab

**Expect 30-40 minute sessions in our Centers with 30 minutes of independent study prior to the next session. Some sessions may differ if a student requires less time or if a student provides documentation for the Disability Resource Center (DRC).

All Centers’ hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday-Sunday 11 am-4pm (OPEN Sundays starting Spring, 2019) . If you have any questions you can contact us at Charleston: (702) 651-5732, Henderson: (702) 651-3125, & North Las Vegas: (702) 651-4232.

Centers for Academic Success. Free One-on-one tutoring. Math and Science Resource Centers. communication Learning Centers. Must be currently enrolled at CSN. Easy online Scheduling. Sign-up early for best results

The goal of the Centers for Academic Success (CAS) is to provide quality academic assistance and support classroom instruction through several academic support services to foster students' overall academic success.

Online Tutoring Through SMARTHINKING:
Smarthinking offers online tutoring in writing, math, science, nursing and other subjects that can be accessed through Canvas, CSN's online learning environment.

DROP-IN LEARNING CENTERS REQUIRE NO APPOINTMENT!

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The Successful Student: Creates goals, Makes school a priority, Finds balance, Takes responsibility for their learning, Develops a study plan ,Attends class, Participates, Talks to their teachers, Uses family and friends for support, Asks for help if needed.

Become a Tutor!

Submit application here.

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants:

Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0.
Have earned B or higher in the subject applying to tutor.
Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
Having previous tutorial experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subjet you wish to tutor.
The maximum amount of hours a tutor can work in the centers is 20 hours per week. If you are also employed at another department at CSN or any other NSHE Institution, your hours will be combined and you cannot exceed 29 hours at both locations per week.

Tutor Application Process:

Submit your application via Workday (click here). On the search bar enter tutor and select Part-time Tutor/Learning Assistant. There should be a position for each of our three main campuses. Make sure to submit the application to the campus where you prefer to work. If you would like to work at more than one location submit your application to the campus where you believe you will be working the most (i.e. your main location).
Obtain a set of official or unofficial transcripts and a completed Faculty reference.
Submit the completed application (application, reference, and transcripts) via workday. You can submit multiple documents under the Resume/CV portion of the application.
Once we have received the completed application, your information will be sent to that department(s) of the subject(s) you are requesting to tutor. You may be required to interview and/or test with that department in order to be approved for that subject(s)
Once the subject(s) have been approved and an opening is available, you will be interviewed by Centers for Academic Success.
Shortly thereafter, you will be notified regarding potential employment.

Submitting your application does not guarantee a position in our department. Hiring is based on available openings and outcome of the hiring process. Incomplete applications will be kept in the system for one year and then deleted for confidential reasons.

Once hired, tutors are required to undergo training that provides knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an effective tutor. The tutor will need to complete list of departmental trainings prior to the first tutoring assignment. Ongoing professional development training is offered and required throughout employment with the Centers for Academic Success.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective Spring 2019
DROP-IN TUTORING ONLY
Hours for Spring 2019

OPEN on SUNDAY
Effective Spring 2019

Charleston Saturday & Sunday Location C112 & C-building Computer Lab

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Qualifications of Tutor Applicants:

Tutor Application Process:

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective Spring 2019 DROP-IN TUTORING ONLY Hours for Spring 2019

OPEN on SUNDAY Effective Spring 2019 Charleston Saturday & Sunday Location C112 & C-building Computer Lab

Submit application here.

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants:

Tutor Application Process:

Connect

Effective Spring 2019
DROP-IN TUTORING ONLY
Hours for Spring 2019

OPEN on SUNDAY
Effective Spring 2019

Charleston Saturday & Sunday Location C112 & C-building Computer Lab