Whether you would like help with course-specific material, or could use some guidance with general study skills, the ASC tutors are here to support you!
The ASC is open from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Friday. From the time we open until we close, we have math and English/writing tutors available. There's no need to make an appointment, simply drop in! We also have tutors available for many other subjects. Tutoring is free of charge for current COS students.
Remote Tutoring
The ASC is proud to offer remote tutoring for registered COS students through the online tutoring service, Pear Deck Tutor – formerly TutorMe. Every currently enrolled COS student has access to 4 free hours of tutoring per week, with 24/7 availability. Pear Deck can be accessed via your Canvas courses as follows:
Go to your Canvas course home page.
Select Pear Deck Tutor/TutorMe from the menu on the left side of the page.
Once on the Pear Deck site, select the subject for which you need tutoring.
A text box will appear, prompting you to enter your question. You can type it in or upload an assignment prompt.
Tutors will see your request and respond via a chat box. You may chat with them to determine if they are able to help. Once you've selected your tutor, the video session will begin.
If you choose not to have a session with the first tutor who responds, simply wait for another tutor to pop up in a chat box. You can repeat this process until you find a tutor you'd like to work with.
When you find a tutor you work well with, you can message them when you'd like to have another session. You are also able to schedule appointments with them ahead of time!
If you need assistance using Pear Deck, email tutoring@siskiyous.edu or call (530) 938-5514. We are always happy to help!
Paper Review
Writing a strong academic paper is a skill that requires learning, practice, and support. If you would like feedback on an essay, research paper, or any writing assignment (either complete or in-progress) you can receive support in two ways:
Come to the ASC on the Weed Campus to meet with a writing tutor in person
Submit a paper for feedback via Pear Deck Tutor – formerly TutorMe - which can be accessed from your Canvas course menu bar. Simply follow these steps:
Select the Pear Deck/TutorMe link in the menu bar on the left of your Canvas course home page.
Click on the yellow "Get Tutoring Help" button.
Select the white "Submit Your Writing Assignment" button.
Click the green "I understand" button to drop off your paper.
Next, enter a title for your paper along with your assignment and/or instructions for your tutor.
Choose the style format and/or guide your paper needs to be in along with 3 specific areas you would like your tutor to focus on the most.
Upload your paper in .docx format by browsing or dragging the file. Once uploaded, you will see the estimated time to complete your paper review. (In order to upload a file, it must be 25MB or smaller, and the title must be 100 characters or fewer.) If you still have issues uploading your paper, please re-open your document in Microsoft Word and save it again as a .docx file.
Click "submit." Your paper will be sent off to a Pear Deck writing expert. You will receive feedback in 12 hours or less – even on the weekend!
If you have any questions about Pear Deck, email tutoring@siskiyous.edu or call (530) 938-5514.
Become a Paid Tutor
We need motivated and responsible tutors who meet these minimum qualifications:
Current enrollment in 6+ units
Grade of "A" or "B" and instructor's endorsement in courses you will tutor
Enrollment and completion of Tutor Training (1-unit) course
Current pay is $16.00/hour. If you’d like our Tutoring Coordinator, Emkay, to contact you, please fill out this form and she will reach out to you.
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