What should I bring to tutoring?
To gain the most from your tutoring session, bring current class materials such as lecture notes, your textbook, recommended readings, and anything else you are currently using to study for the course.
What if I don't see the course for which I want tutoring?
If you do not see a peer tutor or a professional tutor for the subject you are seeking assistance for, you can use the free online 24/7 tutoring service called ThinkingStorm which can be accessed via Canvas.
How long are tutoring sessions?
Tutoring sessions are typically scheduled for 30 minutes but can take longer if you feel that you need some extra time on a concept.
How do I know whether to see a peer, professional, or online tutor?
Tutoring Flowchart: Who should I see for tutoring?
Information and Policies - The goal of subject specific tutoring and Instructional Assistant (IA) sessions is to help Cedar Crest students achieve academic success by becoming effective, independent learners.
Peer Tutors (subject specific) work with students on an appointment or walk-in basis (if free). In person tutoring takes place in the Student Success Center (specifically the back right of Cressman Library). Schedules are published on this page and are subject to change. Please review the Peer Tutoring Policies before making an appointment and attending peer tutoring sessions. Peer Tutoring Policies.docx
Instructional Assistants are students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and have strong time management, organizational, study, interpersonal, and communication skills. IAs, typically hold weekly group tutoring sessions to review course content and they may also provide lab instruction or recitations. Please review the Instructional Assistant policies before attending IA sessions. Instructional Assistant Policies.pdf
Peer tutoring is not available during the summer. The first day of peer tutoring for the fall semester will be September 1st. We have a wide range of peer tutors as well as professional tutors and an online platform for any subject you can think of. Peer tutoring occurs in the Cressman Library (building #5 on the campus map) in the Student Success Center located in the back right area of the main floor.
The Peer Tutor Fall 2025 schedules will be below. They will be available by appointment through ThinkingStorm as well as drop-in appointments.
Biology Tutoring Schedule
Chemistry Tutoring Schedule
Mathematics Tutoring Schedule
Occupational Therapy Tutoring Schedule
Physics Tutoring Schedule
Psychology Tutoring Schedule
Instructional Assistant Schedule
Writing Tutor Schedule
If you do not see a tutor for the course you are interested in, please schedule a professional tutoring appointment or schedule an online ThinkingStorm appointment via CANVAS.
Please keep in mind that tutors/writing consultants/IAs only work when the college is open; they do not work during breaks or on holidays.
Tim is a graduate of the Cedar Crest College School of Nursing and worked as a volunteer tutor in the Nursing department prior to working for Cedar Crest College. Because he is a graduate of our Nursing program, he is very familiar with how our program is structured and has excellent knowledge of nursing course content. Tim builds on these skills by working closely with Nursing faculty and students. He has a knack for establishing a positive rapport with students and in determining how to best assist students in learning course content, as well as in organization and study skills.
Undergraduate Nursing - Tim Sullivan provides professional tutoring for students (in the undergraduate Nursing program) who need assistance with course content; TEAS, ATI and NCLEX preparation; test preparation; organization; and study skills. Tutoring serves as a supplementary resource to class instruction. Please note that TEAS test preparation is available on Mondays and Fridays only.
APPOINTMENTS and INFORMATION
Tutoring is currently being provided in-person or online, by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled through Tim's Bookings link, here: Tim Sullivan's Bookings Link.
To get the most out of your session, have your course materials ready and any questions. Please review the tutoring policies prior to attending your tutoring appointment. Professional Nursing Tutoring Official Policies Please note that Tim's office is in HBB Room 58, inside the back (facing campus) entrance to the building.
My name is Paul Valent and I am the Professional Chemistry Tutor at Cedar Crest College. I have a B.S. in Education from Kutztown University and a M.S. in Chemistry from Bucknell University as well as teaching experience at both the secondary and university level. If you need assistance, please feel free to make an appointment, I am here to help you. In my spare time I enjoy playing ice hockey and auto racing. I am also a fire fighter and chemist with the Bucks County Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Undergraduate Chemistry - Paul Valent is the Professional Chemistry Tutor at Cedar Crest College. He can provide tutoring for CHE 103, 111/112, 203, 205/206 lecture and lab as well as providing assistance with study skills and test preparation strategies. Tutoring serves as a supplementary resource to class instruction.
Tutoring is currently being provided in person, by appointment. Please contact Paul via email if you have any questions or problems (paul.valent@cedarcrest.edu). Paul's Bookings Link
Please note that Paul's office is in Cressman Library, in the Student Success Center. His office is number 315 on the main floor in Advisor Alley (behind the glass study rooms).
Resources for Writers
The following documents and websites may be helpful resources for students completing various types of writing assignments:
Getting Started and Organizing
Grammar & Common Writing Errors/Non-Errors
APA Style - from the American Psychological Association
MLA Style
Chicago Style
Thesis and Dissertation Writing
Career and Business Writing
Access ThinkingStorm through Canvas! ThinkingStorm provides live online tutoring to help students build skills, understand new material, and develop confidence as they pursue educational success. Students are offered 4 hours of tutoring each semester. If more hours are needed, contact advising@cedarcrest.edu. For more information about using this service, click here: ThinkingStorm FAQ
For how to book using ThinkingStorm, click here: Signing Up for Tutoring Services Using ThinkingStorm and SimplyBook Resource Guide.pdf
Writing assistance, through the Writing Center is available to all Cedar Crest students. This service is available in the Fall and Spring semesters. Our undergraduate peer Writing Consultants can assist students with papers and written assignments for any course or subject. Writing Consultants are committed to fostering academic success by helping students develop and improve their writing skills and helping students learn how to navigate formatting manuals (APA, MLA, and Chicago). Writing Consultants do not edit student writing assignments. Please review the Writing Center Policies.pdf so that you understand the scope of assistance that may be provided by our Consultants. Writing Center appointments can be made online via ThinkingStorm.
Graduate Writing Assistance
Graduate student(s) in our MFA program, also provide writing assistance and specialize in graduate level writing.
Click here to schedule appointments for:
Judith Owens-Manley (writing tutor)
All other graduate students seeking writing assistance can use ThinkingStorm.
Need some help with your study skills and don't know where to start?
Take a look here to find resources, programs, and information about finding your personal learning style, how to cater your study methods to suit your needs, general note taking strategies, study tips, time management techniques and so much more!!
This is a OneDrive folder with links to webpages, articles, Ai programs, YouTube videos, etc. that you can download and save for reference and future use: Tools & Resources
Click here to be directed to a folder containing links for each resource listed above: Links
Additionally, if you need further assistance or guidance feel free to reach out to our
Student Success Specialist, Ally Porchik | alexandria.porchik@cedarcrest.edu or book a meeting
with her using this link: meet with Ally Porchik for some help to find out what works for you!
Finding your learning style is important so that you can find ways to make your academic life easier and make learning less stressful!
Click here to take a quiz and find out what your learning style is: Learning Style Quiz
Why is it important to know your learning style?
Click here to learn more about why it is important to understand how your brain learns: Knowing Your Learning Style Can Help College Success, Dr. Kirst from Standford University
👂To find out more about Auditory and Verbal Learning click here: Auditory Learners
✍To find out more about Kinesthetic and Tactile Learning, click here: Kinesthetic Learners
👁 To find out more about Visual Learning, click here: Visual Learners
As college students, it is essential to find effective note taking methods and efficient study strategies!
By finding effective ways to take notes you will be better equipped to use efficient study strategies. What works best for your friends or classmates may not work the best for you, so it is important to try out different note-taking strategies to find what sets you up for studying success. Once you are able to take notes that you can study from and easily comprehend, you will have an easier time studying the course material and save time by using study strategies to test your application of knowledge.
For more information about effective notetaking and how to read a textbook for your specific subject discipline, click here: Note-taking Skills & How to Read Your Textbook
For more information about college-level study techniques that match your learning style for your specific subject discipline, click here: College-Level Study Techniques
For more general notetaking and study skill tips, keep reading below!
For more information about other specific tips and tricks, click here: Links to more resources and information | For some templates for notetaking techniques that you can download and use digitally or print out and write on, click here: Templates
Calculator Videos:
TI 30 Calculator Statistical Video.mp4
TI 84 Plus Basic Functions Calculator Video.mp4
TI 84 Plus Statistical Calculations Video.mp4
General Videos for Chemistry/Math/Nursing:
Study Skills Part 1.mp4
Science and Math Study Skills for Online Learning.mp4
Metric Conversion Trick.mov
Dimensional Analysis.mp4
Dimensional Analysis Part 2.mp4
Conversions.mp4
Chemistry:
Writing Ionic Compounds.mp4
Squared and Cubed Conversion Factors.mov
Mathematics:
Algebraic Expressions - Addition and Subtraction.mp4
Using the Quadratic Formula.mp4
Constructing a Frequency Table.mp4
Constructing a Histogram.mp4
Constructing an Ogive.mp4
Nursing:
Weight Based Calculations (Nursing).mp4
Day-Dose NUR Calculation.mp4
Nursing Elapsed Time Calculations.mp4
Pediatric Fluid Maintenance.mp4
Pediatrics Fluid Output Calculation.mp4
Ratio Method for Nursing Calculations.mp4
Reconstitution (Nursing).mp4
Formula Method for Nursing Calculations.mp4