Summer I Tutor Hours and Subjects

On Campus Tutoring

We offer tutoring in all major academic areas to all OC students. Tutoring is conducted by appointment (highly recommended for guaranteed time) or by walk-in. Appointments can be scheduled, changed or cancelled in advance (if students are unable to keep them) in person, via phone or email. Email reminders can also be sent.

Online Tutoring

Help when you need it: 24 hours a day!

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FREE Online Tutoring for OC students: Anywhere, Anytime!

Bilingual | Math | Introductory Anatomy & Physiology | Biology | Chemistry | Writing
Organic Chemistry | Physics | Economics | Finance | Accounting | Statistics | Spanish

It’s 12am the night before your final and you’re stuck on a problem. You decide it’s too late to email your professor or call classmates.  As you slip deeper into panic mode, you gulp your caffeinated drink and mumble under your breath, "Where is help when I need it?"

With SMARTHINKING, you can:

• Connect with an e-structor and interact with a live tutor.
• Submit your Writing for any class to our Online Writing Lab.
• Submit a Question and receive a reply from a tutor.

Click here to go to SMARTHINKING on the Portal now.

or Follow these steps to get started:

• Go to www.odessa.edu/portal.htm
• You will be given instructions on getting into the Student Portal
• Once in the portal, scroll down until you see “Smarthinking” – Click on that link
• Once you are in Smarthinking you have access to all the resources
• For help call us at 432-335-6673 or email portalsupport@odessa.edu.

Reasons to Seek Tutoring

Students should immediately seek tutoring when comprehension of course material becomes difficult. Students should not wait until the last minute to seek assistance through the tutoring process. The tutoring process is most beneficial when pressing time constraints and deadlines are not an immediate concern. Simply put, the tutor and student need adequate time to determine what course of action should be taken in the tutoring process to insure the student’s success. The tutor must have sufficient time to assess students’ performance and abilities in order to assist them in a meaningful way.

Tutors can also be helpful to students who are satisfied with their academic performance. Tutors can assist students with preparing and studying for tests, editing papers, improving study skills and serving as a sounding board for students’ thoughts and ideas. Many students find this additional input in their coursework to be very valuable.

Students who have fallen behind in their coursework are encouraged to seek assistance from a Center tutor. Tutors can set realistic goals for students and assist them with achieving their goals. Often, a third party taking interest in the progress of students who have fallen behind is all it takes to help the student stay self-motivated and to catch-up.

Instructors and academic advisors will often refer students to the tutoring services offered by the Center. Students who receive such referrals are strongly encouraged to follow the advice of their instructors or academic advisors. These referrals are made by these professionals because tutoring works, and they know it!

All core curriculum subject areas offered on campus are tutored in the Center.

Student’s Responsibilities in the Tutoring Process

Students seeking tutoring must provide the tutor with all necessary materials such as textbooks, class notes, handouts, etc. It is the responsibility of the students to provide the material for the tutoring session. Students cannot come to tutoring with the expectation that the tutor will provide materials or subject matter for the session.

Students must attempt to complete assignments to the best of their ability before seeking tutoring. This enables the tutor to assess what the student already knows and focus on material that the student is struggling with the most. Also, all reading assignments should be read by the student completely before the tutoring session begins. Being well prepared for a tutoring session is the most important step to getting the maximum benefit of tutoring. It is unreasonable to expect a tutor to teach a course to a student. The student must do his/her part by attending class regularly, taking notes, reading assigned material, and attempting to complete assignments before the tutoring session.

The Student Success Center promotes personal responsibility by requiring that students play an active role in their tutoring appointments. Tutors are not allowed to give out answers to students. Students must come up with their own answers, solutions and/or conclusions. The tutor’s primary purpose is to provide feedback to the student in regards to their coursework and assist the student with related study skills.

Tutoring sessions generally last for one hour each. However, the student and the tutor must mutually determine what is best for the student concerning the frequency and duration of tutoring sessions. Students must play an active role in determining what course of action is best for themselves.

Please call the SSC at 432-335-6878 or 335-6673 to schedule a tutoring appointment.