Fall 2023 Virtual Tutor-Focused Conference
Welcome!
Greeting, Announcements, Meet the Board
Metacognition and Tutoring
Maegan Mercer-Bourne, Virtual Writing Tutor, Wake Technical Community College
Physics for Everyone: One Equation Does Not Fit All
Andrew Lundeen, Professional Tutor, South Piedmont Community College
Citing Confusing Sources
Maegan Mercer-Bourne, Virtual Writing Tutor, Wake Technical Community College
Fire and Feathers: Skills All Tutors Use
Tamara Frank-Pourvady, Tutoring Coordinator, Edgecombe Community College
STEM Tutor Roundtable
Facilitators:
Marcus Boney, Math Tutor, Pitt Community College
Dan Suse, Wake Technical Community College, ILC Computer Center Coordinator
Keynote Presentation
Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Students on Your Campus
Elizabeth Coghill, Ed.D, Executive Director, Student Academic Success Services, East Carolina University
Tutoring the Subjects of Ethics and Critical Thinking
Maegan Mercer-Bourne, Virtual Writing Tutor, Wake Technical Community College
You're Smarter Than You Think: Understanding the Secret Origins of the Fixed Mindset
Robin Allison, Lead Tutor, Cleveland Community College
Best Practices for New Writing Tutors
Harley Nefe, ASC Assistant Director/Lead Writing Tutor, Wilkes Community College
Click below for resources:
Slide Deck
Notes with Slides
WCC Writing Tutor Cheat Sheet
Western Region Roundtable
Facilitator:
Marian Teachey, Academic Support Coordinator, South Piedmont Community College
Central Region Roundtable
Facilitator:
Maegan Mercer-Bourne, Virtual Writing Tutor, Wake Technical Community College
Eastern Region Roundtable
Facilitator:
Marcus Boney, Math Tutor, Pitt Community College