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T H I S I S S U E :
Tutor of the
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Tips to
Tutors
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Tips from
Tutors
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Tutor News 3
I.S.U. ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
TUTOR NEWSLETTER
V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E I
Hey guys,
remember to contact us about
someone you think would
be a great Tutor of the month
at tutorsrv@iastate.edu
Ho, Ho, Ho… What’s on the docket for to-
day?
First and foremost, I would like to introduce ...
Faris Imadi Rosli
Faris , a senior in Economics and Mathematics
with Minor in Chinese Studies, is a third se-
mester tutor with us. He loves soccer, pool
(billiards) and eating any type of food with friends—especially cookies that
I serve at the workshops! His favorite part of tutoring is helping the stu-
dents in need. Faris plans to attend graduate school either here in the US
or back home in Malaysia. Those are some great plans- Good luck!
TUTOR OF THE MONTH
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Heads up on a couple of things:
Tutoring Rooms in the Hixson Lied will be used for exam accommo-
dations during finals week so you will need to find an alternative lo-
cation to tutor if you plan to hold a session during finals week.
Remember that applications for next Semester opened up Nov. 23 so
please make sure you have your application in and tell your friends
about tutoring. Physics & Chemistry are always in need of tutors!

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I . S . U . A C A D E M I C S U C C E S S C E N T E R
T U T O R N E W S L E T T E R
Hey tutors!
You can use these tips and share with your tutees. We want everybody to
be successful this and every semester!
Tell your tutees that students are more likely to succeed (i.e., finish strong)
if they do the following:
 Motivate yourself by trying to attain success rather than to avoid failure.
 Take 5 minutes to put yourself in the proper state of mind before each study
session and test. Turn off any distractions, sit down and clear your mind and
take deep breaths.
 Post study charts somewhere where you can see them, such as on a door, above
your desk, a refrigerator, etc. or in multiple places.
 Share these charts with your roommate(s) and friends/family. They will be
more likely to support you by leaving you alone if they have an idea of what is
currently on your plate.
 Modify your plan if you needed but don’t sacrifice your goals for the day!
 Determine rewards that you can give to yourself throughout the week. Keep it
small.
 Determine a major reward that you can give to yourself after your last final
(e.g. a dinner with friends, a game night, leaving early to go home, etc.).
As if those weren't enough…
 Use small, spaced out blocks of time in your schedule (e.g. 45-60 minutes
of studying at a time), not marathons of cram time.
 Dead Week is designed to free up students’ time for finals preparation. Do
not add commitments to your schedule!
 Concentrate on the courses that need the
most help.
Remember: Beliefs, emotions and attitude in-
fluence motivation and behavior!!
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3. P A G E 3V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E I
Contact person: Kim Townsend
Phone Number: 294.5512
Cost is free and you get PAID to attend!
For more info: http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/28733 and the tutor website
Also, remember to send in or call with your ideas , questions and suggestions to tutorsrv@iastate.edu
TUTOR NEWS
TIPS FROM TUTORS
WORKSHOPS!
Only 2 left and we will be serving holiday refreshments at
both!
12/3 Wednesday, Test Prep @ 3:10 HL 0020
12/11, Thursday, Memory @4:10 HL 0020
Heather says to
Come with a plan - Having worksheets or problems for your tutees to work on
gives the session structure and ensures that you make the most of your time
- Form a good relationship with your group - You want to be someone they feel
comfortable bringing their questions to. It will also make your sessions much
more enjoyable!
Encourage the students to help each other and figure out challenging prob-
lems together. If a student can explain a concept to a peer it means that they
truly understand the material. It is also often helpful to hear another person's
approach to a problem.