Peer Tutoring Lab
University College

Tutor Resources

CRLA Training Program

CRLA Tutor Certification Requirements: LevelI, Regular

  1. Complete a minimum of 10 hours training. Training consists of an initial mandatory orientation and six additional training meetings or units. Tutors will be paid one hour each for attending training meetings and/or completion of each module.
  2. Spend at least 25 hours tutoring students.

CRLA Tutor Certification Requirements: Level II, Advanced

  1. Complete a minimum of 10 additional hours of tutor training. Training consists ofeight training meetings plus the peer evaluation. The modules will take approximately one hour each to complete. Tutors will be paid one hour each for attending training meetings and/or completion of each module.
  2. Complete the peer evaluation by arranging with the Peer Tutor Coordinator to schedule a senior tutor to do the observation/evaluation. The evaluating tutor will then meet with the tutor who was evaluated and review his/her observations and areas where the tutor can improve. With the assistance of the evaluating tutor, set three or four goals which will help you improve your skills as a tutor. Keep a journal for three weeks in whichyou record theyour efforts to improve your tutoring skills in the areas indicated by the evaluation and your progress toward achieving your goals.
  3. Complete an additional 25 hours of tutoring above Level I.

CRLA Tutor Certification Requirements: Level III, Master

  1. Complete an additional 10 hours of tutor training. Training for Master Tutor certification consists of5 training meetings,4 self-guided training modules, and completion of a special project.
  2. The special project for Level III certification should require a minimum of 10 hours to complete and it should be something that will benefit the peer tutoring program. Approval of the project must be obtained from the Peer Tutor Coordinator.
  3. Assist in the mentoring, training and supervision of tutors.
  4. Complete an additional 25 hours of tutoring above Level I and II.


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