Peer Tutors Lend a Helping Hand

Here at Springville Junior High School, we have a class made for kids who are need a little help in learning new things, or have learning disabilities. What is special about this class? These kids are tutored by other students here at SJHS! It’s an elective class, one semester long, and is taught by Mrs. Hunsaker.

All grades participate in the peer tutor class, but the tutors are mostly eighth and ninth-grade students. According to Mrs. Hunsaker, the class makes a big difference in her students’ education! “If I didn't have peer tutors teaching my class it would be very difficult,” she said. “They make it possible so that I can help all of my students, and help all of them learn at their own pace.” She also said that she can always use more peer tutors, and judging by the other students opinions, the class would be fun and helpful, all in one!

“I love it!” said Alexis Pool, a seventh-grade SJHS student. According to Alexis, not only does it make you feel good to help the other students, you also learn valuable skills along the way. “I learned how to be patient, and to put details into my explanations.” According to Hagen Tischner, a seventh grader at SJHS, the best part of being in this class is that it allows you to be more free, and is comparable to being a teacher assistant, or TA. The peer tutors love being a part of such an important class, and enjoy seeing the kids being tutored progress and grow.

In the peer tutor class, the tutors help with subjects such as English, math, and even P.E! They help teach these subjects by slowly working through the problem or word, taking their time, and using tools like markers and whiteboards. All of the peer tutors interviewed said they loved being able to help the students make progress. It sounds like this would be the perfect class for those who love to lend a helping hand.