About Our Tutoring Services
Tutoring is a free service offered to all students which supports a large number of general education courses as well as some upper-level courses. Our tutoring service is designed so that peer tutors meet you where you're at and address your concerns and needs, whether that be working on a specific issue or concern, preparing to study for an upcoming exam, or just needing help with being organized or developing effective study habits. When you meet with a tutor, you're setting the agenda and defining the course of the appointment while the tutor helps guide you to the end goal.
Who are our tutors?
All of our tutors are undergraduate students just like you. Each tutor either specializes in courses in their major or covers a variety of general education courses; every tutor picks the courses they tutor for, so when you come get tutoring, you can be confident that you'll meet with someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about the class you want support for. However, our tutors must also possess specific qualifications to tutor any given course which includes:
- Passing the given course with at least a B for general education courses or an A for upper-level courses
- Taking the course through Northwest or providing an endorsement/recommendation for tutoring a course if they didn't take it at Northwest
- Demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate about specific course content in various ways in order to facilitate different learning styles
Additionally, all of our tutors receive on-going training and professional development through our training program which is accredited and certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Certifying our training through CRLA ensures that we maintain best practices and procedures when it comes to tutoring.
Tutoring session
Tutoring sessions are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and on Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Appointments are:
- Available in 50-minute increments
- Available as face-to-face, online (more information below), or small group (with prior approval) options
- By appointment only; we do not offer walk-in appointments
- Based on your needs or concerns, so come prepared with something to address
When you have an appointment, be sure to bring your laptop, notes, and text book if needed.
Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with one of our tutors, you can:
- Visit the TracCloud scheduler on the Northwest login page
- Email the Student Success Center front desk at studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
- Call the Student Success Center front desk at 660.562.1695
- Or, stop by the Student Success Center front desk on the second floor of the library
Online Tutoring
In addition to face-to-face tutoring, we also offer an online option for those students who are distance learners, unable to make it to campus for a face-to-face appointment, or simply would prefer an online option. All of our online appointments are held through Zoom, so you'll just need access to a laptop and Zoom account. For an online appointment, we recommend:
- Ensuring your microphone and webcam are functioning properly
- Using headphones, especially if you're in a crowded area during the online appointment
- Ensuring that you have a reliable internet connection
To access your online appointment, simply login to TracCloud and the link to the Zoom meeting should appear on the front page of TracCloud 15 minutes prior to the start of your session.
Meet the Tutors
TUTORS
Tutors are individuals who offer peer-collaborative support for courses that they have excelled in. These individuals help students articulate their academic needs and goals, formulate strategies for succeeding with course material, and develop critical thinking skills.
 Taylor Acklin
Majors:
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Marine Biology
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Salem Atkinson
Major:
Pscyhology
Minor:
Nutrition
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 Kylie Baker
Major:
Animal Science - Pre-Vet
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Adam Bartout
Major:
Computer Science
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Karly Bonsasa
Major:
Chemistry
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Jill Boswell
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Reagan Bozarth
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Niccolo Chiriatti
Major:
Mathematics: Data Science
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 Aleah Dixon
Major:
Applied Health: Sports Medicine
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Caroline Frank
Major:
Animal Science
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Merrill Hickey
Major:
Marine Biology
Minor:
Spanish
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 Luis Hidalgo
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Science
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Maggie Hough
Major:
Animal Science
Minor:
Agricultural Business
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 Zane Papek
Majors:
Mathematics: Data Science
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 JoJo Payne
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Isabella Reutter
Major:
Social Studies: History
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 Abby Rock-Glasgow
Majors:
Biology/Psychology
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 Katie Roseman
Majors:
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Marine Biology
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 Ava Sammons
Major:
Foods and Nutrition: Dietetics
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Aspen Sybert
Major:
Pre-Engineering
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Katie Tangeman
Major:
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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 Luisa Vargas
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Daksh Vasishtha
Major:
Finance: Corporate Finance
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 Anna Yarbrough
Major:
Chemistry
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Give us a call at 660.562.1726 or visit us on the second floor of the library to see what we have available and make a tutoring appointment.
Supplemental Course Tutors
Supplemental course tutors (SCTs) are individuals who have excelled in a specific course and have chosen to retake that course in order to support students taking it for the first time. SCTs offer study strategies and skills for the content of the specific course they support, work closely with the course instructor to develop support materials, and offer drop-in hours for students to meet with them one-on-one.
Tutor Specialist
Tutor specialists are tutors who have taken on a leadership role in addition to their typical tutoring duties. These are individuals who act as leaders and mentors to both new and returning tutors, and actively engage in the training and professional development of the SSC's tutoring staff.
Zane Papek
Major:
Mathematics: Data Science
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Jojo Payne
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
Minor:
General Business
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Abby Rock
Major:
Biology/Psychology
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Luisa Vargas
Major:
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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Anna Yarbrough
Major:
Chemistry: Biochemistry
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List of tutor-supported courses
Below is a list of all of the specific courses our tutors support. This list is dynamic, meaning it gets updated as tutors add more courses to the list of what they want to tutor, so if you don't see a course listed that you want tutoring for, feel free to reach and ask about the course or keep checking this list for updates.
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Accounting
- Accounting I - ACCT51201
- Accounting II - ACCT51202
Agriculture
- Principles of Microeconomics in Agriculture - AGRI03102
- Animal Science - AGRI03150
- Livestock Evaluation - AGRI03252
- Meat Science - AGRI03352
- Principles of Animal Nutrition - AGRI03360
- Genetics of Livestock Improvement - AGRI03566
Biological Sciences
- General Biology - BIOL04102
- Medical Terminology - BIOL04104
- Principles of Biology - BIOL04106
- General Botany - BIOL04112
- General Zoology - BIOL04114
- General Microbiology - BIOL04140
- Anatomy Allied Health - BIOL04236
- Physiology Allied Health - BIOL04238
- Cell Biology - BIOL04310
- Biological Evolution and Diversity - BIOL04348
- Genetics - BIOL04350
- Basic Ecology - BIOL04367
- Human Physiology - BIOL04438
- Human Physiology - BIOL04615
Chemistry
- General Chemistry - CHEM24112
- General Chemistry I - CHEM24114
- General Chemistry II - CHEM24116
- Organic Chemistry - CHEM24242
- Organic Chemistry I - CHEM24342
- Organic Chemistry II - CHEM24344
- Elemental Biochemistry - CHEM24362
- Physical Chemistry I - CHEM24532
- Physical Chemistry II - CHEM24534
- General Biochemistry - CHEM24562
Communication
- Fundamentals of Oral Communication - COM29102
- Intercultural Communication - COM29225
CSIS
- Computers and Informations Technology - CSIS44130
- Computer Programming I - CSIS44141
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - CSIS44181
- Computer Programming II - CSIS44241
Economics
- Principles of Macroeconomics - ECON52150
- Principles of Microeconomics - ECON52151
Education: Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Computing and Technology - EDCI62130
- Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - EDCI62108
English
- Introduction to Literature - ENGL10220
Finance
- Business Law I - FIN53311
Food and Nutrition
- Food Science - NUTR47230
- Nutrition and Diet Behavior - NUTR47234
- Lifespan Nutrition - NUTR47334
Geography
- Introduction to Geography - GEOG32101
Health Science
- Physiology of Exercise - HPER22332
- Basic Biomechanics - HPER22336
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History
- The United States to 1877 - HIST33155
- The United States Since 1877 - HIST33156
- Historian's Craft and Uses - HIST33301
Humanities
- The World since 1500 - HUM26203
Languages
- Spanish I - LANG14141
- Spanish II - LANG14142
- Intermediate Spanish I - LANG14242
- Intermediate Spanish II - LANG14243
- Advanced Conversation in Spanish - LANG14344
Management
- Principles of Management - MGMT54313
Math and Statistics
- Strategies for General Statistics - MATH17014
- Strategies for Precalculus Algebra - MATH17018
- General Statistics - MATH17114
- Concepts of Mathematics - MATH17115
- Math Modeling - MATH17116
- Precalculus - MATH17117
- Precalculus Algebra - MATH17118
- Trigonomotry - MATH17118
- Calculus I - MATH17120
- Calculus II - MATH17121
- Computational Reasoning and Data - MATH17145
- Fundamentals of Math - MATH17171
- Linear Algebra - MATH17311
- Graph Theory - MATH17319
- Probability and Statistics - MATH17333
MusiC
- Jazz Appreciation - MUS19202
Physical Science
- Physical Science - Integrated Approach - PHSC40102
Physics
- General Physics I - PHYS25110
- General Physics II - PHYS25112
Political Science
- Introduction to American Government and Politics - POLS34102
Psychology
- General Psychology - PSYC08103
- Abnormal Psychology - PSYC08223
- Research Literacy - PSYC08234
- Educational Psychology - PSYC08299
- Career Paths and Preparations - PSYC08301
- Child Psychology - PSYC08312
- Psychology of Groups and Teams - PSYC08315
- Adolescent Psychology - PSYC08322
- Sport Psychology - PSYC08325
- The Family - PSYC08330
- People, Money, and Psychology - PSYC08331
- Developmental Psychology - PSYC08333
- Research Methods I - PSYC08334
- Case Management - PSYC08335
- Biological Psychology - PSYC08343
- Drugs, Brain, and Behavior - PSYC08344
- Principles of Counseling - PSYC08438
Sociology
- General Sociology - SOC35101
- Family Problems in Modern Society - SOC35443
Study Skills
Study skills appointments are intended to help students focus on developing the fundamental skills to being an engaged student. Students who utilize study skills appointments can expect to cover things such as:
- Note-taking skills
- Test-taking strategies
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
Study skills appointments are not a substitute for classes not listed on this page, and students should not expect to review course-specific content in these appointments.
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