Peer Tutor Training Program
The Penn Literacy Network and Penn GSE have partnered with Thinkist to offer an evidence-based Peer Tutor Training Program that prepares students to become peer tutors, supporting students in their schools, online, in college, and beyond. This program nurtures student growth and metacognition, and is the perfect first step for those who may want to become teachers.
This program is FREE for all students who participate, thanks to a grant from the Rural Postsecondary Economic Development program from the Department of Education.
Read more about this work in articles featuring this program!
Penn GSE News (November, 2024)
Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Cohorts begin in September and January.
Apply to become a Peer Tutor
Students who complete this program:
- Earn up to 8 college credits from the University of Pennsylvania*.
- Receive a certificate of completion from The University of Pennsylvania and Thinkist.
- Learn important skills to support themselves in their education.
- Engage in peer tutoring with students who need support as part of program requirements.
- Earn volunteer hours that can count toward NHS or graduation requirements.
- Make a difference in the lives of students and their community.
Important Program Features:
- This program is comprised of 2 courses offered over 2 semesters, each worth 4 credits.
- All students in grades 10-12** are eligible to become peer tutors.
- Students who successfully complete this training earn a peer tutoring certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and Thinkist.
Hear what past student participants say about this program!
Upcoming Events for Students and Districts:
*credits earned are not part of any degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, and cannot be applied to any course of study outside of this program without prior authorization of the faculty, advisors, or other authorized official. These credits may be applied to degree programs at various colleges and universities at the discretion of each university's registrar or other authorizing body. Please contact your college or university for more information about applying these credits to your independent course of study.
**Students must meet eligibility guidelines to participate, including that they must be earning a grade of B or better in their current math class, previous math class, and other requirements. Please see the application for details. Admission is based on many factors.
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Grant-funded math tutoring for 6th-12th grade students is also available as part of this program at no cost to schools or parents ! Click here to learn more and reserve a spot for your child.
