Schedule your tutoring appointment today
The Learning Center will offer in-person peer tutoring in 159 Franco Building for the fall 2023 semester. Summer tutoring is not offered through the Learning Center at Penn State Berks. As a reminder, summer classes are accelerated and condensed; please register for classes knowing that you will need to use faculty office hours for additional academic support. We encourage all students to take responsibility when creating course schedules.
Dr. Ryan Hassler, professional math tutor, will be available for walk-in sessions beginning August 21, 2023. Peer tutoring begins the second week of each semester and you can schedule an appointment online to meet with a peer tutor. If you have any problems or questions, stop by or call the office at 610-396-6138 or email Sonia Delaquito at [email protected] for assistance. The Penn State Berks Learning Center promotes educational opportunity and enhances academic achievement for all students. As an integral part of the academic structure, the center interacts with faculty, staff, and students to provide a range of services specifically designed to meet individual needs and goals. Please contact the Learning Center for further information or if you are interested in becoming a tutor.
Dr. Ryan Hassler's walk-in hours for statistics and math through 141:
- Monday, Noon to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Goals
- Provide academic support across curriculums
- Implement individualized, personal support services
- Foster students' positive attitudes toward learning
- Enhance students' self-confidence as learners
Tutoring
Tutoring services are available to all students free of charge. The Learning Center offers:
- Professional and peer tutoring in math.
- Peer tutors in chemistry, biology, and more.
- Study skills support tutoring to help you with time management, organization, test anxiety, and more.
What if the Learning Center does not offer tutoring for the class that I need?
If the Learning Center doesn't offer tutoring services for the course in which you need support, see your instructor before or after class or during their office hours for additional assistance. You are also encouraged to form a study group with others in your class.
Sometimes, however, your struggle may not be content related, but with one or more of the following issues:
- Study skills
- Time management
- Reading
- Note taking
- Test anxiety
- Stress
If you feel you may need support in any of the above, please make an appointment to see Sonia Delaquito, learning center coordinator, at [email protected].
