Tutoring and Learning Support
Academic Skills Support
Feeling overwhelmed by college demands?
You’re not alone. Many successful students work one-on-one with an Academic Skills tutor to build better study strategies, manage their time, learn how to succeed in online classes, and develop habits that support long-term success.
How can Academic Skills Tutoring help?
Academic Skills tutors help students improve skills like:
- Planning your week, month, or term, especially when juggling multiple priorities
- Navigating online courses and keeping up with online assignments
- Creating effective study routines
- Managing academic stress or feeling overwhelmed
- Note-taking strategies
- Staying organized
- Using Brightspace and other course technology
- Reducing procrastination
Sessions are personalized to your needs. Together, you and the tutor will talk through your challenges and develop strategies that work for you.
Who uses Academic Skills tutoring?
Any MTC student can benefit from strengthening their learning strategies. Many successful students use these sessions to make college more manageable and get the most out of their coursework. Our visitors often include:
- Students preparing for competitive programs (like Nursing or other health professions) and looking for ways to raise grades from Bs to As
- Neurodiverse students who want help with organization, focus, or managing ADHD
- Online students who want support staying accountable or navigating Brightspace
- Students who want to strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, or math
- Students rebuilding momentum after a difficult semester
Schedule 1:1 Tutoring Appointment with an MTC Academic Skills Tutor
- Schedule your appointment
- Read and agree to the MTC Learning Support Policies
- Follow the instructions to schedule through Accudemia
- You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. Use the link provided in the email to cancel or reschedule.
- To access the Zoom room for online appointments, join through the link on Accudemia.
Additional FREE Support Resources
- Academic Success Workshops at OSU-Marion
- Study Tips from the University of North Carolina Learning Center
- Academic Success Skills from the University of Georgia
- Effective Reading and Note Taking
- How to Study Math from Ohio State University
- Review Math Skills with Khan Academy
- Citations, APA format, and Avoiding Plagarism Tips from the Purdue Online Writing Lab
- Learning basic computer skills from Wisc-Online Basic Computer Skills MOOC