Tutoring Center
Jackson College is committed to student success and offers all its students free academic tutoring at various college locations in friendly, supportive environments. The goal of tutoring is to provide individualized or group assistance that enables you to develop academic mastery and independence.
CSS Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Peer Tutoring – Summer 2025
Connect with fellow students who can help you navigate challenging subjects and improve your understanding. Our peer tutors are here to support you with one-on-one guidance and collaborative study sessions.
Available courses for peer tutoring
| Course | Tutor | Tutor Type | Location | Day & Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 231 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ACC 232 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ACC 234 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ACC 250 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ANT 131 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| ART 111 | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center Tutors |
| ART 111 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| ART 112 | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center Tutors |
| ART 112 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| BIO 140 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| BIO 140 | Kyra Rowley | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Kyra Rowley Schedule |
| BIO 220 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| BIO 253 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| BIO 253 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| BIO 254 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| BIO 254 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| BUA 190 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| BUA 250 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| CAD 152 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| CAD 172 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| CEM 131 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| CEM 131 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| CIS 101 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| CIS 121 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| CNS 101 | Kyra Rowley | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Kyra Rowley Schedule |
| CNS 107 | Kyra Rowley | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Kyra Rowley Schedule |
| CNS 131 | Kyra Rowley | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Kyra Rowley Schedule |
| COM Courses | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center Tutors |
| CRJ 117 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| ECN 231 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| ECN 231 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ECN 232 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| ENG Courses | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center Tutors |
| GEL 109 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| GEL 109 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| HIS 125 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| HIS 211 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| HOC 135 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| HOC 135 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| HUM 131 | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center | Writing Center Tutors |
| MAT 130 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| MAT 130 | Megan Swaenepoel | Student | Center for Student Success | Megan Swaenepoel Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MAT 133 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| MAT 139 | Kyra Rowley | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Kyra Rowley Schedule |
| MAT 139 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| MAT 141 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MAT 141 | Jessica Schaedler | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Jessica Schaedler Schedule |
| MAT 151 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MAT 154 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MAT 251 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MAT 254 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| MED 125 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MED 132 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MED 135 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MED 225 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MED235 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MOA 120 | Megan Swaenepoel | Student | Center for Student Success | Megan Swaenepoel Schedule |
| MOA 240 | Calli Borreson | Student | Center for Student Success | Calli Borreson Schedule |
| MUS 131 | Megan Swaenepoel | Student | Center for Student Success | Megan Swaenepoel Schedule |
| NSC 131 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| NSC 131 | Abbey Conway | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Abbey Conway Schedule |
| NSC 131 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| PHL 231 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| PLS 141 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| PSY 140 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| PSY 140 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| PSY 140 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| PSY 152 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| PSY 152 | Wyatt Malinczak | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Wyatt Malinczak Schedule |
| PSY 251 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| PSY 252 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| PSY 290 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| RES 104 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 114 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 115 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 124 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 125 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 126 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 204 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 205 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| RES 207 | Gabrielle Packer | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Gabrielle Packer Schedule |
| SOC 231 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| SOC 231 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
| SPN | Maritza Zavala | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Maritza Zavala Schedule |
| THR 116 | Cat Hoey | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Cat Hoey Schedule |
| THR 116 | Lance Drake | Student | Center for Student Success/Virtual | Lance Drake Schedule |
Request a Tutor
If you don’t see a tutoring session that fits your needs, you can request a tutor by filling out the form below. We’re here to help you find the support you need to succeed.
Writing Center
The CSS faculty writing tutors are here to serve you! Meetings can be held either in person or via Zoom.
As tutors, we use a Socratic Questioning process, which guides and inspires you while writing and revising your papers. We will be reviewing the papers together with you. Please note that we can work with all disciplines where papers are required, and this includes English language learners.
Need help? See our appointment hours and contact information below. You can make a virtual or in person appointment with any of the writing faculty. We are also available for drop-in tutoring at the CSS during our open hours: Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm. Reminder: A copy of the assignment, along with a grading rubric, and any other documents would help us help you.
Together, we will make this work!
Contact
- Phone: 517.796.8415
- E-mail: JCCSS@jccmi.edu
Writing Center Tutors
Pam Fitzgerald
Welcome Jets! My name is Pam Fitzgerald, but most of my students call me, “Ms. Fitz”. I received my BA and MA from Spring Arbor University, and have recently re-entered a doctoral program. I look forward to working with you on anything that has to do with writing, note-taking, organizing, studying, or whatever else you need to be successful at Jackson College. I have also worked with many students on their resumes and college application letters. Writing sometimes appears more difficult than it really is; you just need to have a plan and a formula. We will work on those things together. During my career, I taught a plethora of English courses for over 20 years at Jackson High School and East Jackson High School. I retired as head principal of Jackson High, a position I loved, but I missed the positive student interactions. Currently, I am in my 8th year as an adjunct instructor in the JC Center for Student Success, a position I love because it allows me to work with individual students again. I strongly encourage each of you to utilize the offerings of the Center for Student Success right from the start. Don’t wait until you have a problem, then try to fix it after the fact. In college, it’s extremely hard to catch up and keep up at the same time. We are here to help you with anything you need to have a wonderful experience as a Jackson College Jet. I look forward to getting to know you, even if it’s online for a while longer. You can schedule a tutoring session with me below or contact me by e-mail at fitzgerpamelaj@jccmi.edu.
Sandy Schultz
Hi! My name is Sandra Schultz, and I am an alumnus of California State University Long Beach, where I graduated with by BA and MA in English.
As a life-long writer, learning and teaching how to successfully communicate through writing resonates deeply inside of me. The importance of effective writing cannot be underestimated. Teaching students how to write as a communication tool greatly contributes to their success as a student. Not only are they learning to write papers for classes, but they are learning how to express their needs, desires, ideas, opinions, and wisdom. They can take this tool out into their world to better their relationships, to navigate their path towards their goals, and to participate more fully as a social being.
First and foremost, I work to create an environment within which the student will feel safe, welcomed, and respected. I consider each student as an individual with unique learning styles, and in the best scenario, I will also learn from them. I present content in the most efficient way that I can, striving for clarity and cohesion, so that no student who is willing and able to learn will be left behind. I make myself available to answer questions, clear confusion, and help students to discover and strengthen their unique voice.
Teaching and tutoring are my passion! I look forward to meeting you and helping you in any way I can. You can schedule a tutoring session with me below or contact me by e-mail at schultzsandral@jccmi.edu.
Teri Utz
Hi! My name is Teri Utz. I am new to the Center for Student Success, but I have been teaching English and writing since graduating from Ohio University with my BSEd in English.
After graduation, I moved to South Korea and taught English as a Foreign Language and English Language Arts to international students living there. When I returned to the United States, I continued teaching English at a variety of levels until graduating with my MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College.
My goal in tutoring writing here at the CSS is to work with students to make assignments clear and the completion of them manageable and less overwhelming. I am glad for this opportunity to tutor and get better acquainted with our students here at Jackson College!
I look forward to helping you experience success and satisfaction in your work. You can schedule a tutoring session with me below or contact me by e-mail at utzteri@jccmi.edu.
Supplemental Instruction
Our Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that uses peer-assisted study sessions with SI Leaders. SI leaders are students who are independent learners who have successfully navigated their courses and are prepared to share what they have learned. Sessions are regularly scheduled, informal review sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict test items. Students learn how to integrate course content and study skills while working together.
At each session, you will be guided through this material by your SI leader. They know the course content and are anxious to help guide you through it. They’ll be in class with you every day, hearing what you hear. What they won’t do is lecture; their job is to help you think about the lectures and practice techniques, and then put it all together during the SI sessions.
Become a Tutor/SI
Tutor Eligibility requirements
- Must be currently enrolled at Jackson College in six or more credits.
- Have earned a 3.5 or better in the course you wish to tutor.
- If you are currently enrolled in a course you would like to tutor, your instructor must recommend you by contacting the Center.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Supplemental Instruction Leader Eligibility requirements
- Must be currently enrolled at Jackson College in six or more credits.
- Have earned a 3.0 or better in the course you wish to SI.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
If you meet eligibility requirements and are interested in becoming a tutor/SI, please contact CSS at 517.796.8415, JCCSS@Jccmi.edu, stop by Bert Walker Hall, room 138, or schedule a meeting to learn more.
Schedule an information meeting
Tutor certification program
The Center for Student Success is currently CRLA Certified!
Important facts about tutoring certification:
- Sponsored by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), an international tutor certification organization that sets a standard of skills and training for tutors and provides recognition and reinforcement for tutors’ successful work.
- Certifies programs at three levels
- Requires 10 hours of training and 25 hours of tutoring experience for each certification level
- Provides professional standards for tutor training
- Rewards tutors
- Establishes credibility for tutoring programs
- Is endorsed by the National Association for Developmental Education and Commission XVI, Academic Support in Higher Education, of the American College Personnel Association