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Setting Professional Standards for Student Tutors
Learning Resources Center (LRC) tutoring services are internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). The certification sets international standards for tutoring services, including program administration, specialized training, evaluation, and leadership development to ensure that all tutors are trained in the most effective tutoring methods.
Become Internationally Certified
The LRC offers student tutors a comprehensive training program where they can qualify to earn their international certification at three levels, Regular, Advanced, and Master. The program provides tutors with international standards on applicable learning theories, best research-based practices and strategies, and hands-on leadership/professional development and personal growth opportunities.
Benefits
- Allows student tutors to receive recognition and positive reinforcement for their work from an international organization
- Provides students with hands-on leadership development and personal growth opportunities
- Excellent resume builder
- Enhances the Learning Resources Center's tutoring program credibility for CU Denver students and administrators
Reviewer's Comments about Our Program
From the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC):
- “This program has the most aggressive training schedule I have seen. The number of training courses offered is impressive.”
- “Superb program. Well thought out, and extremely comprehensive. One of the best I have reviewed."
- “Well-established program with strong commitment to professional growth. Focus on impact of training beyond time spent within the program.”
- “Good variety of topics and opportunities for tutors to match personal/professional interests with program needs.”
Join Our Team of CU Denver Peer Educators
Thank you for your interest in working with the Learning Resources Center. We strive to deliver quality services to CU Denver students. As we make a return to campus and begin our transition to the Learning Commons building in Fall 2021, we are evaluating service needs for LRC student staff. Please visit Handshake for student employment postings for Academic Guides, Learning Hub Ambassadors, and more.
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Effective and engaging online tutor coaching workshops now available 24/7 through CU Denver’s new partnership with TutorLingo®. Training topics are developed in collaboration with CRLA and include: The Role of a Tutor, Learning Theory, Tutoring Students from Diverse Backgrounds… and MORE! Learning happens everywhere with TutorLingo®. Click on the link below to log in with your UCD credentials and begin taking advantage of accessible, relevant, and on-demand tutor training.
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Level 1 Topic RequirementsLevel 2 Topic Requirements
Level 3 Topic Requirements
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Level 1 Topic Requirements
Required Topics
Basic Tutoring Guidelines and Tutoring Do’s and
Don’ts/Expectations
Definition of Tutoring and Tutor Responsibilities
Communication Skills
Code of Ethics/Missions & Pedagogy, and the University’s
Requirements: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment; FERPA; and
Information Security and Privacy Awareness—using CU’s online
employee portal
Active Listening and Paraphrasing
Critical Thinking Skills
Learning Theories and/or Learning Styles and/or Adult Learners
Assertiveness and/or Handling Difficult Students/Tutoring
Situations
Techniques for Successfully Beginning & Ending a Tutoring Session,
known as the Tutoring Cycle
Program’s and Services’ Policies and Procedures
Referral Skills
Disability Awareness and Etiquettes, a self-paced training
Required On-going Trainings, Observations, and Evaluations/Coaching
Monthly Tutor Interchange/Training—Fridays from 1–2:30 p.m.
Observations of sessions and performance evaluation/coaching with
supervisor
Evaluations from students—-toward the end of the semester
Required Tutoring Experience
Minimum of 25 hours of actual tutoring, excluding walk-in Open Lab, no show, canceled sessions, and non-tutoring activities
Required Adherence and Standards
Adherence to policies and procedures
Uphold all codes of ethics & CU Denver codes of conduct, model
high standards of leadership and professionalism
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Level 2 Topic Requirements
Required Topics
Review of Level 1 topics
Questioning Techniques and Strategies to promote critical thinking
and facilitate thought process
Brain Dominance Learning/Learning Preferences
Cultural Awareness, Inter-cultural Communications, Diversity,
and/or Special Needs Students
Tutoring Strategies for Specific Subject Areas, a self-paced
training
Assessing or Changing Study Behaviors
Group Tutoring Techniques and Challenges
Collaborative and Active Learning
ER in the LRC/Students in Distress
Identifying and Using Resources
Required On-going Trainings, Observations, and Evaluations/Coaching
Monthly Tutor Interchange/Training—Fridays from 1–2:30 p.m.
Observations of sessions and performance evaluation/coaching with
supervisor
Evaluations from students—-toward the end of the semester
Required Tutoring Experience
Minimum of 25 hours of actual tutoring—after completion of Level 1
hours
Cumulative of 50 hours of actual Scheduled Tutoring experience
from Levels 1 & 2, excluding walk-in Open Lab, no show, canceled
sessions, and non-tutoring activities
Required Adherence and Standards
Adherence to policies and procedures
Uphold all codes of ethics & CU Denver codes of conduct, model
high standards of leadership and professionalism
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Level 3 Topic Requirements
Required Topics
Review of Levels 1 & 2 topics—using CU Online’s Canvas quiz
Self-regulated Learning, Brain Learning, and Memory
How to Tutor Target Populations Training and Coaching Other
Tutors*
Group Management Skills, including group interaction and group
dynamics, Supervising*
*Elective Topics
Tutors have the option of replacing some topics and replace them
with elective training to support their individual professional
development and provide more relevance to their studies/career
interest. Tutors can select and research one of the two topics
through Canvas.
The Role of Learning Centers in Higher Education
Structuring the Learning Experience
Experiential Learning/Practicum Initiatives
Tutors have the option to participate in Professional/Leadership
Initiatives to give them an opportunity for hands-on experience
and demonstrating the learning outcomes obtained from applying the
concepts covered in the trainings.
Interviewing Skills
Peer Coach Service & Supervisory Skills
Peer Tutor Training
Level 3 Leadership Committee
Required On-going Trainings, Observations, and Evaluations/Coaching
Monthly Tutor Interchange Training—Fridays from 1–2:30 p.m.
Observations of sessions and performance evaluation/coaching with
supervisor
Evaluations from students—toward the end of the semester
Required Tutoring Experience
Minimum of 25 hours of actual tutoring after the completion of
Levels 1 and 2 required hours, excluding walk-in Open Lab, no
show, canceled sessions, and non-tutoring activities
Cumulative of 75 hours of actual Scheduled Tutoring experience
from Levels 1–3
Required Adherence and Standards
Adherence to policies and procedures
Uphold all codes of ethics & CU Denver codes of conduct, and model
high standards of leadership and professionalism
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