We understand the impact the shift to virtual learning has had on all students, but in particular our underserved student populations. Through the COE TUtors program, Towson University College of Education provides a network of well-prepared tutors to support the academic needs of Maryland students across grade levels.
Traducir esta página al español
COE TUtors is a free online tutoring program for K-12 students in Maryland. The tutors are teacher candidates at Towson University. With support and guidance from faculty members, they will design lessons for each tutoring session based on students’ needs and individualized education plans when applicable. In addition, tutors will employ culturally responsive, evidence-based practices during their tutoring sessions and will provide families with feedback on student progress after each tutoring session.
Please note that the COE TUtors program is currently on hiatus.
All tutors are Towson University students in their final years of their teacher preparation program. Tutors are enrolled in education courses that require them to gain experience working directly with students. Faculty members will provide support as candidates develop their instructional plans.
Students will be matched to a pair of tutors based on subject area, grade level, and availability.
Tutors may work with a small group of students with similar needs if scheduling allows. Two Towson University tutors will be present at each tutoring session (as required by TU policy).
All tutoring sessions will take place virtually using the Zoom platform.
You will indicate your day and time preferences when you complete the tutoring application. Sessions will take place at a time that is mutually convenient for the student and tutors on a weekday afternoon or evening.
Tutoring sessions will be held on a regular schedule, so it is important that students consistently attend sessions and that families communicate with the tutors if any scheduling issues arise.
Your student’s tutor will reach out via email to learn more about your student. The tutor will provide a written update after each session.
The tutors will be designing lessons each week to meet your student’s specific needs. This program is not intended to provide help with homework, but to help students build and reinforce their skills.
The tutoring program is free for all participants.
The COE TUtors program is currently on hiatus.
The COE TUtors program is currently on hiatus.
You will indicate your student’s subject area need(s) when you complete the Tutoring Request Form. Once a tutoring match has been made, your student’s tutors will reach out for more information about your student’s specific needs.
If you are seeking tutoring in a different area, please contact us to see if we can accommodate your request.
All participants in the tutoring program will need to have the Tutoring Request Form and Participation Agreement signed by a parent or caretaker.
Please note: Students and families participating in the tutoring program are not allowed to record any portion of a tutoring session. Tutors are required by TU policy to record the sessions; recordings will be stored securely for instructional purposes only and not shared publicly.
All tutors will need to sign the Teacher Candidate Participation Agreement.
All tutors will adhere to the Towson University Education Program Professional Behavior Policy (PDF), the Code of Student Conduct, and the Acceptable Use Policy (PDF).
View technical help, online learning tips and additional resources.
The COE TUtors program is currently on hiatus.
If you have questions about the program, please contact us at coetutors AT_TOWSON.