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Tutoring

Fall tutoring will be available starting on Tuesday, September 5. Peer tutoring is available to Drake students at no charge. Tutoring is most beneficial for students who are actively participating in classes. Tutoring is not intended to be a substitute for consistent class attendance. The availability of in-person and virtual tutoring will vary by subject and can be confirmed in Starfish when you schedule your appointment.

Students can click here to sign in to Starfish and access instructions for Scheduling Tutoring in the following subjects:

Accounting

Accounting

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
6-8 PM	Lizzie & John	Lizzie & Gabe	John & Alex	Dylan & Alex	Matthew & Gabe
8-10 PM	Matthew	Dylan & Alex			Matthew

Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science - Adam Bowers Center (Aliber Hall lower level)

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
6-7 PM	Jameson	Benjamin	Trevor	Varies
7-8 PM	Jameson	Benjamin	Trevor	Varies
8-9 PM	Jameson	Benjamin	Trevor	Varies

Biology

Biology - Cowles Library, lower level

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
2-3 PM				Bio 140
3-4 PM				Bio 140
4-5 PM	Bio 012
6-7 PM	Bio 012	Bio 012	Bio 018		Bio 012
7-8 PM			Bio 018

Chemistry

Chemistry (General) - Cowles Library, lower level

	Sunday	Monday	Wednesday	Thursday
6-7 PM	Sydney	Ana	Avery
7-8 PM	Sydney	Ana	Avery	Ana (7:30 PM)
8-9 PM	Sydney	Ana	Avery	Ana

Additionally, Chemistry Study Tables are available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 - 7:30 PM in Harvey-Ingham 112.

Chemistry (Organic) - Cowles Library, lower level

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
5-6 PM	Ana	Gabi	Isabelle	Jared
6-7 PM	Kyle	Gabi	Isabelle	Jared
7-8 PM	Kyle	Fritz	Stacy	Jared
8-9 PM	Ella	Fritz	Stacy	Ella

The Chemistry Club will be offering review sessions on Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, November 15 from 6-8 PM in Harvey Ingham 007. Individual tutoring will be unavailable at those times.

Chemistry (Analytical) - Cowles Library, lower level

Monday 7-9 PM

Sydney

Economics

Economics - David J. Noble American Equity Center (Aliber Hall lower level)

	Monday	Thursday
6-8 PM	Faith	Anna

Math/Computer Science

Math/Computer Science – Cowles Library, lower level

Math Tutoring Lab (walk-ins encouraged)

	Sunday	Monday	Wednesday
6-9 PM	Sophia & Lane	Sarah & Eric	Eric & Lane

Tutoring by Appointment
(CS) = Computer Science

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
3-4 PM		Alex		Alex
4-5 PM		Alex		Alex	Mateo
5-6 PM					Sophia & Mateo
6-7 PM					Sophia & Mateo
7-8 PM	Sophie (CS)	Adam (CS)	Adam (CS)	Adam (CS)
7:30-8:15 PM		Catherine (Math 024)		Catherine (Math 024)
8-9 PM	Sophie (CS)	Adam (CS)	Adam (CS)	Adam (CS)

Physics

Physics – Cowles Library, lower level

Thursday 5-7 PM

Raquel

Music Theory

Please email the tutors directly to schedule; scheduling is not available on Starfish.

Jordan Crespo (Tutor in MUS 001 – 004 and MUS 051 - 054)

Caitlyn Dean – (Tutor in MUS 001 – 004)

Alec Gabel – (Tutor in MUS 001, 003, 051 and 053)

Mac Muehlberger (Tutor in MUS 001 – 004 and MUS 051 - 054)

Spanish

Spanish - Cowles Library, lower level

Tuesday, 7 -8 PM	Friday, 11 AM - Noon
Chloe	Chloe

Statistics

Statistics - Cowles Library, lower level

Monday 4-6 PM

Jaired

Additional tutoring services are available through the Speaking Center and Writing Center.

Speaking Center

Speaking Center tutors have experience and training in speech pedagogy and are prepared to assist students when selecting and narrowing topics, organizing ideas, drafting and revising an outline, preparing visual aids, and practicing delivery. The Speaking Center’s staff also facilitates access to research and resources that can help speakers and presenters.A variety of tutoring appointments are available between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Visit http://library.drake.edu/speaking to schedule a personal meeting with a tutor. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes each, and students are encouraged to schedule multiple times while preparing for a single event if they wish. Any questions or concerns should be directed to speaking-help@drake.edu.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is a tutoring center to help you with your many writing needs. If you are working on an essay, report, or research paper, the Writing Center can help. The Writing Center is directed by a faculty member and staffed by undergraduate students who are trained to tutor. They are also experienced writers and friendly critics. You may visit a tutor by appointment or establish a time to meet a tutor on a regular basis.

Writing Center Flyer

Please click here to schedule an appointment and learn more about the Writing Center.

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