Embedded Tutoring

Erin Hellweg & Brianne Turner

Coordinators - Tutor Support Services

“I have had embedded tutors for both in person and remote classes during past several years. They are a fantastic resource for my students and a great asset to the class overall." – Christopher Sabino, Associate Professor Mathematics HWC

What Is Embedded Tutoring? 

The embedded tutoring program focuses on using embedded tutors to provide more individualized attention and assistance during class activities and to motivate students’ participation and engagement in a classroom setting.  

Embedded tutoring is a form of Supplemental Instruction (SI), based on the model developed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. 

In embedded tutoring, a tutor works in the classroom under the instructor’s guidance to help students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement. The tutor may attend all, or only certain class meeting days each week and can hold office hours for students outside of class time. They can work with small groups, co-lead hands-on activities, and provide other learning supports. 

In the classroom, the tutor functions as:             

  • support to students as they work with the class content and texts
  • a mentor, helping students foster connections with support services
  • a model student, demonstrating effective student behaviors and successful academic habits

Benefits of working with an embedded tutor                       
  • help students better understand and meet their instructor’s expectations and assignment due dates
  • individualized support for students with a tutor who has been attending classes and understands the course material
  • tutor provides information about additional support services
**Benefits of Working with an Embedded Tutor** – Assistance with homework – Enhanced understanding of course material – Improved study techniques – Increased engagement in class – Personalized support for individual learning styles    **Benefits of Working with an Embedded Tutor** – Assistance with homework – Enhanced understanding of course material – Improved study techniques – Increased engagement in class – Personalized support for individual learning styles           

Request an embedded tutor     

If you are an HWC faculty member and would like an embedded tutor for your classroom, please contact Erin Hellweg (English & Humanities) or Brianne Turner (STEM and Business) for more information. 
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Faculty and Staff

Staff Phone Number Email Address
Juan Moran, Associate Dean – Instruction (312) 553-3216 jmoran43@ccc.edu
Erin Hellweg, Coordinator (312) 553-5914 ehellweg@ccc.edu 
Brianne Turner, Coordinator (312) 553-3178 bturner59@ccc.edu