Center for Student Success

Center for Student Success

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.

Online Tutoring

Tutoring options that better fit student’s time and schedule is now available! An online tutoring service will better serve the needs of students who may have questions or need help with their classes.

Using software from Big Blue Button, students may schedule a meeting with online tutors, who will have virtual classrooms and work with students. Tutors may offer help with homework and study support. Multiple students can be involved in a group study session.

Request a tutor

Please view the below courses available for online tutoring. If you need a tutor for a class that is not listed, please use the following link to request a tutor.

Request a Tutor

Available courses for online tutoring

  • To get started, find the class you would like tutoring for and schedule a meeting online.

CourseTutorView Schedule
ACC 131Kimberly FoxKimberly Fox Schedule
ACC 214Robert WrightRobert Wright Schedule
ACC 231Kimberly FoxKimberly Fox Schedule
ACC 231Robert WrightRobert Wright Schedule
ACC 232Robert WrightRobert Wright Schedule
ART 101Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
ART 101Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
ART 111Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
ART 111Writing CenterWriting Center Tutors
ART 112Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
ART 112Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
ART 112Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
ART 112Writing CenterWriting Center Tutors
ART 121Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
BIO 110Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
BIO 132Sandra DouseSandra Douse Schedule
BIO 132Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
BIO 158Olivia RhinierOlivia Rhinier Schedule
BIO 161Erin ZakraysekErin Zakraysek Schedule
BIO 220Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
BIO 253Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
BIO 258Olivia RhinierOlivia Rhinier Schedule
CAD 152Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
CEM 131Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
CIS 126Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
CIS 127Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
CIS 127Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
CIS 132Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
CIS 132Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
CIS 134Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
CIS 134Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
CIS 136Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
CIS 136Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
CIS 170Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
COM 231Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
COM 231Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
COM 231Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
COM 231Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
COM 231Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
COM 231Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
COM 240Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
COM 240Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
COM 250Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
COM 260Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
COM CoursesWriting CenterWriting Center Tutors
ECN 231Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
ECN 231Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
ECN 232Robert WrightRobert Wright Schedule
ENG CoursesWriting CenterWriting Center Tutors
GEL 109Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
GEL 109Erin ZakraysekErin Zakraysek Schedule
GEL 109Kate LeachKate Leach Schedule
GEL 109Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
GEO 131Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
HIS 211Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
HIS 231Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
HIS 231Leah PostemaLeah Postema Schedule
HIS 232Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
HIS 232Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
HOC 130Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
HUM 131Leah PostemaLeah Postema Schedule
HUM 131Writing CenterWriting Center Tutors
MAT 130Kim McKeownKim McKeown Schedule
MAT 130Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
MAT 130Sandra DouseSandra Douse Schedule
MAT 131Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 131James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 131Jeni PrattJeni Pratt Schedule
MAT 131Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
MAT 131Zach MeierZach Meier Schedule
MAT 133Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 133Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
MAT 133Kate LeachKate Leach Schedule
MAT 133Leah PostemaLeah Postema Schedule
MAT 133Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
MAT 139Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 139James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 139Olivia RhinierOlivia Rhinier Schedule
MAT 139Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
MAT 139Zach MeierZach Meier Schedule
MAT 141Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 141James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 141Olivia RhinierOlivia Rhinier Schedule
MAT 141Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
MAT 141Zach MeierZach Meier Schedule
MAT 151Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 151Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
MAT 151James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 151Zach MeierZach Meier Schedule
MAT 154Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 154Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
MAT 154James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 154Zach MeierZach Meier Schedule
MAT 251Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
MAT 251Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
MAT 251James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MAT 254James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
MOA 120Sandra DouseSandra Douse Schedule
MUS 131Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
MUS 131Emily KirkEmily Kirk Schedule
MUS 131Olivia RhinierOlivia Rhinier Schedule
MUS 131Summer GibsonSummer Gibson Schedule
NRS 111Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 116Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 119Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 120Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 210Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 211Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 212Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 213Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 214Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 217Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NRS 218Shelby DensteadtShelby Densteadt Schedule
NSC 131Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
NursingAustin PranteraE-mail JCCSS@jccmi.edu to make an appointment
PHY 251James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
PHY 252James MarshallJames Marshall Schedule
PSY 131Aliyah Maxwell-AbramsAliyah Maxwell-Abrams Schedule
PSY 140Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
PSY 140Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
PSY 140Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
PSY 140Laura NeillLaura Neill Schedule
PSY 140Sandra DouseSandra Douse Schedule
PSY 140Torianna MurphyTorianna Murphy Schedule
PSY 152Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
PSY 290Aminah AsifAminah Asif Schedule
RES 101Sandra DouseSandra Douse Schedule
SEM CoursesWriting CenterWriting Center Tutors
SOC 231Jefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
SPNJefferson CordeiroJefferson Cordeiro Schedule
SPN 131Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule
SPN 132Felicia HuffmanFelicia Huffman Schedule

In-person tutoring – Central Campus

Tutoring Center

Bert Walker Hall, Room 138

  • 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. – 6 p.m.

Math Lab

Math can be a challenging subject for many of us, especially if we do not use math on a regular basis. The good news is, with consistent practice, mathematics can become your friend. Visit the Online Tutoring tab or call 517.796.8415 to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our knowledgeable math tutors.

Writing Center

Writing assistance is available in the Center for Student Success. The center is staffed with trained professionals, with knowledge and experience in written communication. When faculty are not available, students will be referred to the Writing Fellows. The writing center can help with:

  • Active involvement in answering questions covering all parts of the writing process.
  • Reading your paper out loud to catch mistakes.
  • Working with CSS professionals on activities such as prewriting, outlining and organizing ideas.
  • Providing primary faculty/instructor’s materials for the assignment that you are working on. This assures you are guided toward the primary requirements as outlined by your instructor.
  • Advance preparation by visiting CSS with enough time to work with a CSS professional prior to your due date.

In-Person Tutoring – Hillsdale and Lenawee

Make tutoring work for you!

Come prepared
Bring your textbook, notes, and assignment sheets with you. Read your assignments and do your best to work through your homework problems before your tutoring session.

Attend classes regularly
Tutoring is designed to supplement class instruction, not to replace it.

Do not ask tutors to do your work
This includes homework, proof-read your assignment, or assist in any way with take-home exams. Tutors can help clarify assignments and identify skills needed to complete assignments. They can give you extra problems and examples like the ones your having trouble with and help you learn to solve them.

Understand that student tutors are not teachers
Teaching provides students with new information; tutoring helps the students master that information by providing alternate explanations, techniques and examples.

Use tutoring services early & often
You will benefit more from tutoring if you come when you first begin having problems. If you wait until the last minute, you may not be able to master the material in time to succeed on tests and assignments.

Do not expect tutors to know everything
Remember that tutors are students like you who have mastered specific course content with a specific instructor. They are not expected to have the level of experience of your professor.

Ask questions as they arise
If you remain silent, the tutor may assume you understand. Tutors have learned many ways to explain a single concept, so continue to ask questions until the material is clear for you.

Sign in at the front desk
Doing this helps us maintain funding to continue to provide these services free of charge.

Become a 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.

If you meet eligibility requirements and are interested in becoming a tutor, please fill a student tutor application by clicking here. Once your application is complete, contact CSS at 517.796.8415 or stop by Bert Walker Hall, room 138.

Timesheet deadlines

Timesheets are due by noon on the due dates listed (Saturday). Failure to turn in times sheets by the posted deadline will result in delayed payment. In rare instances, timesheets will be accepted at other times and will be communicated to you by the CSS coordinator. Time must also be entered electronically via e-Services.

Tutor certification program

The Center for Student Success is currently in Level I certification! We are very excited about this and encourage all tutors to strive for certification!

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