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Tutoring

About Tutoring at SCC

North Mankato

  • The Academic Support Center in B-128 and
  • The Math Center in E-127.

Faribault

  • The Academic Support Center in B-151

Both locations are open during daytime school hours. (Please check the posted hours at both locations.)

 

 

  Academic areas that are tutored can be (but are not limited to):
  • Computers
    • Computer Basic, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
  • Keyboarding
  • College Readiness Courses
    • Basic Math, Reading, English & Writing
  • All Math courses
    • Basic Math, Essentials, College Algebra, Concepts in Math, Statistics, Pre-Calc, Trig, Calculus, Math for Technical Careers
  • Math applications in any course
  • Composition
  • Business English
  • Financial Accounting
  • Science Courses
    • Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry         



College Success techniques that are offered are:
  • Steps to Success in College
  • Effective Time Management
  • Reading to Understand and Remember
  • Understanding Your Learning Style
  • Note Taking Techniques
  • Test Taking Techniques
  • Dealing with Test Anxiety


NOTE: Qualified peer tutors are often utilized throughout the year as supplements to the on-staff tutors. These are paid (modest stipend) positions. Student inquiries for these positions are always welcome. Please see Marilyn Weber in B-128 or Connie Oleson in E-127 for further information.

 


Smarthinking
Smarthinking is online live tutoring available during the afternoon and evening hours for various subjects including:
  • Math (Available 24/7)
    • Basic Math Skills, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Calculus
  • Writing, Accounting, Statistics, General Chemistry, Physics, Bilingual Math, Ecomonics, Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Introductory Finance, Spanish