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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
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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6-8 PM |
Lizzie & John |
Lizzie & Gabe |
John & Alex |
Dylan & Alex |
Matthew & Gabe |
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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.
Please click here to schedule an appointment and learn more about the Writing Center.
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