Student Employee Schedule for PeerAssistants (Student Tutors) in the STEM Center Foundations Lab

STEM Center

Instructional Assistant

(Embedded, in-class)

Student Tutor Schedule

2020 Winter Quarter

(Internal Version)

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SECTION 1.1: STEM CENTER TUTORING SERVICES ARE VIRTUAL for 2020/SPRING QUARTER

--To connect, follow directions at: https://foothill.edu/tutoring/

--Once you connect, identify yourself as a STEM Center Student Tutor, and state the subject you are tutoring.

--The Host will place you in the appropriate breakout room, and students will join you there

--RECOMMENDATION: To streamline how students find you, please inform all students the following:

To connect to your Study Session, follow directions at: https://foothill.edu/tutoring/
Once the student tutee connects, inform the Host their name, and reason why they joined (for example to join the Study Session for their class). The Host will then transfer them to your Study Session.

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Section 1.1: HIRING PROCESS AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT EMPLOYEE

You will need to receive the "Authorization to Begin Work" email prior to commencing in your job role !

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Section 1.3: STEM CENTER STUDENT EMPLOYEE POLICY REMINDER

STEM Center Student Employees MUST COMPLY with the following 3 policies:

(1) Can work up to 5 hour continuously. After 5 hours, Student Employees must take a 1-hour break minimum, before they continue.

(2) Can work up to 8 hrs per day. Student Employees are not permitted to work beyond 8 hours total per day.

(3) Can work up to 19 hours per week. Make sure that the total number of hours from ALL your jobs is not more than 19 hours. For example, if you work as a STEM Center Clerical Assistant and also work at the Foothill College Library, your total number of combined hours cannot exceed 19.

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Section 1.4: HIRING PROCESS AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT EMPLOYEE

See: https://foothill.edu/stemcenter/StudentEmployment_HiringProcess.html

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Section 1.5: HIRING PROCESS AS A TEA EMPLOYEE

See: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=FHDA&cws=42&rid=1002

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Section 2: JOB DESCRIPTION - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Job Title: Instructional Assistant (Also referred to as Embedded (in-class) Student Tutor.

Weekly requirements of Embedded Student Tutors are listed below, (students must be able to do all 4):

Each Instructional Assistant Embedded (In-Class) Student Tutor will:

1) Class Attendance: Attend the class they are assigned to.
--This helps review the material and see what the class is currently learning, get to know the students in the class, and communicate regularly with the instructor on expectations.

2) Workshop Sessions: Provide tutoring workshop sessions for the students in assigned class.
--This will be held outside of class , and will be 2-4 hours per week, and scheduled as agreed between Instructor and Embedded Student Tutor.

3) Workshop Prep: Set aside 1-2 hours for workshop preparation.

4) Math Tutor Training Class: Enroll and attend a 1-unit Math Tutor Training class (1 hour each week).
-- This course helps develop tutoring strategies and provides support for the tutor.

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Section 3: TUTOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All STEM Center Instructional Assistants (Embedded In-Class Student Tutors) are required to complete the following 2 classes, (part of Physical Sciences & Engineering --> PSE)
PSE-61A Tutor Training 1
PSE-61B Tutor Training 2
Just choose a class from the schedule below, and attend starting in the 2nd week. If NEW STEM Center employee, please start on Week 1, by attending the orientation class.

PROCESS to REGISTER for TUTOR TRAINING:

Section 3.1: Select your class

--If you have completed both PSE-61A and PSE-61B, or have completed PSE-61A twice, then you have fulfilled your Tutor training requirements, and you are not required to register for the class.

--If you have not completed both PSE-61A and PSE-61B, then follow the steps below to register

Section 3.2: Register for your class

--Register for PSE-61A Classes (for new, 1st time at Foothill, tutors). New tutors will also need to attend the Orientation during the 1st week.

--Register for PSE-61B Classes (for tutors who already have credit in in 61A)

--Class is 1 unit. Cost is same as a regular 1 unit class.

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WEEK 1 -- ORIENTATION ONLY FOR NEW TUTORS

--We are offering two options for our Week 1, 50-minute training classes for NEW tutors who have not yet taken LA and PSE 61A (choose 1):

----OPTION 1: Wednesday, January 8th 12:10-1:00 in 6501, or
----OPTION 2: Friday, January 10th 12:10-1:00 in 6501

WEEK 2 -- START REGULAR CLASS FOR ALL TUTORS

--The regular Tutor Training class schedule (i.e., the one in the portal) meets for all 61A and 61B students

--All EOPS, Embedded or Peer/TLC Tutors who took 61A can begin attending their 61B class week 2 of the quarter– they do not need to repeat the week 1 training class for new tutors; these 61B tutors can email Nicole Gray (PSE) or Natalia Menendez (Language Arts) for an add code once the quarter begins.

--Classes run Week 2 thru Week 10 of the quarter, and are 65 minutes long:

----OPTION 1: Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:35 in 5602

----OPTION 2: Wednesdays 8:45- 9:50 in 4301

----OPTION 3: Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:20 in 4301

TUTOR TRAINING CONTACTS

--Tutors can email Natalia Menendez (LA 61A/B) or Nicole Gray (PSE 61A/B) with questions.

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Section 3.3.1: How to find PSE 61A and PSE 61B on the web

(Step 1) In a browser, type "Class Schedule - Foothill College"
(Step 2) Click on "Class Schedule - Foothill College"
(Step 3) Select the appropriate"Quarter" and "Department" in Quick Search
(Step 4) In the Department field, select "Physical Sciences & Education"
(Step 5) Click the "Search" button.

Note 3.3.2: How to find PSE 61A and PSE 61B on MyPortal

(Step 1) Sign in to myportal.fhda.edu
(Step 2) Click Apps
(Step 3) In the Student section, click on Student Registration
(Step 4) Open Classes Finder
(Step 5) Select the following:
(Step 6) Term = term you are interested in tutoring
(Step 7) Filter = All Courses
(Step 8) Jump to Department = select Physical Science & Engineering
(Step 9) Scroll down to find PSE 61A or PSE 61B

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Section 4: TUTOR TIME SHEET REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Embedded Student Tutors are required to submit both of the below time reports:
1. Hours Worked - submit online via myPortal
2. Online timesheets for (a)Class Attendance, and (b)Study Sessions. See each specific section below with the process to do so.
Section 4.1: When and where to submit your Hours Worked (so Payroll can pay you): Tutors must submit their hours worked online at the end of each month, to get paid, The steps for entering your hours online are shown below:
Step1: Go to myportal.fhda.edu and login with your myportal userid and password.
Step 2: Click on Apps
Step 3: Click on Payroll
Step 4: Click on Time Submission
Step 5: Enter your hours
Step 6: Click Submit

Section 4.2: When and where to submit your Class Attendance and Study Group online timesheets: Tutors are required report Class Attendance Time and Study Session Time by completing the online timesheets for:
1. Each class they attend as an Embedded Tutor

Each Study Sesssion they lead. The 2 timesheets you will be using are listed below. Complete all fields and submit every time you attend class and have a study session.

Online Forms Here:

Timesheet - Embedded Tutor - Class Attendance:

Class Attendance

Timesheet - Embedded Tutor -Study Session:

Study SessionsInstructions for Both Timesheets:

Download Instructions

Section 5.0: COMMON GUIDELINES for INSTRUCTOR and STUDENT TUTORS

The following guidelines are provided as a facilitation tool for Faculty Tutor and Embedded (in-class) Student Tutor collaboration.

SUBJECT FOCUS: Student Tutors are expected to help students, as directed by the Instructor..
OUTSIDE OF COMFORT ZONE : In the event the Student Tutor feels uncomfortable assisting the student in a specific subject or topic, consult with the Instructor.

Section 5.1: STUDY SESSIONS
Study sessions are encouraged. The following 2 options are recommended:
(Option #1) As per day/time/frequency arrangement between the Instructor and Embedded Tutor, we recommend that the Study Sessions be held at the TLC. Primary benefits include: Known standard location, supervised by staff and faculty, Instructional Assistants can assist students from other classes, while giving priority to their own class.
(Option #2) As per reference shown below (Section VI Paragraph "H"), regarding student employee supervision, "...Whenever possible, the assigned supervisor should be in the same work area. ...". Keeping this in mind, a study session can also be held in either in the same classroom where the lecture takes place or a different available location that best serves the needs of your class.
Reference: See the Foothill-De Anza Community College District STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES at:
https://foothill.edu/reg/forms/student_emp_manual.pdf
Supervision: See Section VI Paragraph "H".

Section 5.2: GUIDELINES SPECIFIC to STUDENT TUTORS

The following guidelines are specific to Student Tutor responsibilities:

ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE: Each student is required to present themselves to the Instructors when they arrive in class to start their shift. Also let Instructors know when their shift is completed and the are leaving.
SHARE YOUR NAME WITH THE CLASS: Share your name with the class. If ok, write your name on the board.
BADGES: Each Student Tutor should be wearing a badge (even a hand-written one) identifying them as a "Student Tutor". (Student Tutor should ask the STEM Center Front Desk Hosts to make them a badge).
ISSUE RESOLUTION: In the event of any type of issue, in a case where Student Tutor cannot resolve, or simply has a question, Student Tutor should consult with the Instructor.
KEEP YOUR FOCUS on STUDENTS NEEDING HELP: Student Tutors should not engage in activities that distract them from focusing on helping the Instructor and students, such as doing their homework or having headsets on, or talking on their mobile telephone for non-emergency reasons, or chatting on their laptop for non-job-related topics.

--Student Tutors should be walking around the room actively looking to help students, as dircted by the Instructor.

--Focus has to be maintained at all times on helping the Instructor and the students.
FOUNDATIONS LAB OPENING and CLOSING PROCEDURES: Student Tutors shuld help with opening and closing duties, in class, as directed by the Instructor, including cleaning boards, and making sure there are dry-erase board markers available.

Section 5.3: GUIDELINES SPECIFIC to FACULTY TUTORS

The following guidelines are specific to Instructor responsibilities regarding Student Tutors, in addition to reviewing the above guidelines in Sections 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 above:

SUPERVISION and GUIDANCE: Student Tutors are under the supervision and guidance of Instructors at all times.
TRAINING: Instructors are encouraged to consult with the Student Tutors, sharing their experience and providing guidance on topics such as:
- understanding student learning styles
- understanding student concerns
- providing encouragement to the students
- Steps to take when they feel uncomfortable helping a student for any reason.
- What to do if an issue arises while helping a student or under any other circumstances.
- Ask Student Tutors if they have any questions or need help with something.
SUPPORT ASSIGNMENTS: Faculty can assign Student Tutors to help via specific tasks, according to class needs.
FEEDBACK : Provide feedback on how th STEM Center can improve the class experience, with Embedded Student Tutor (Instructional Assistant) help.

Section 6: CLASS LIST WITH EMBEDDED TUTORS

Below is the STEM Center Embedded (in-class) Student Instructional Assistant (Student Tutor) schedule for the 2019 Winter quarter
Embedded Student Tutors are provided for the following classes:
Math 10
Math 17
Math 48A / Math 248A
Math 105
Math 180

Some helpful notes follow:

Not all Embedded Tutors are listed yet as this is work in progress.
Math 248A is the support section for its counterpart Math 48A class
Student Tutor last name is listed first.
Green background signifies all student employment process completed, and student authorized to start. Yellow background signifies student employee still going thru process and not authorized to work yet.

Color Designation Table (For schedule that follows)
abcd	Spot already filled.
TBD	Spot is available.
abcd	Candidate application in-process
	Class Cancelled
	No Embedded Tutor

Student Tutor Schedule

Instructional Assistant (Embedded in-class Tutor)

2020 Winter Qtr

Spot #

CRN

Class ID

Class Title

Class

Day

Time

Room #

Study Session

Day

Time

Room #

Instructor

Instructional Assistant

30330

Math-010-03Y

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Ricardo Martinez

08:00am - 09:20am

Rm 4601

31026

Math-010-05Y

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Ricardo Martinez

10:00am - 11:20am

Rm 4604

31735

Math-010-06

Elementary Statistics

TTh

10:00am - 12:15pm

Rm 4606

Patrick Morriss

31029

Math-010-07

Elementary Statistics

TTh

07:30 am-09:45 am

Rm 4603

Maria Tomutiu

Yee Wen (Rachel) How

31031

Math-010-08

Elementary Statistics

TTh

01:30 pm-03:45 pm

Rm 4604

Lauri Papay

31052

Math-010-09Y

Elementary Statistics

Online

Rachel Mudge

10:00 am-11:20 am

Rm 5609

Siew Fen (Angeline)

31074

Math-010-10Y

Elementary Statistics

Online

Rachel Mudge

10:00 am-11:20 am

Rm 5909

Siew Fen (Angeline)

31075

Math-010-11W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Ricardo Martinez

31076

Math-010-12W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Ricardo Martinez

31077

Math-010-13W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Ricardo Martinez

31078

Math-010-14W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Rachel Mudge

31079

Math-010-15W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Rachel Mudge

31080

Math-010-16W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Jennifer Sinclair

Jose Millan

31206

Math-010-17W

Elementary Statistics

TBA

Jennifer Sinclair

Jose Millan

31734

Math-010-18

Elementary Statistics

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 3403

Maria Tomutiu

31024

Math-010-19

Elementary Statistics

07:30 am-09:45 am

Rm 4606

Marnie Francisco

Natasha Subbaraman

30164

Math-010-20

Elementary Statistics

01:30 pm-03:45 pm

Rm 4605

Patrick Morriss

31127

Math-010-1MP

Elementary Statistics

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 5612

Sarah Munoz

Priya Vasu

31805

Math-010-2MP

Elementary Statistics

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 5611

Matthew Litrus

Ibraheem Syed

30577

Math-017-01

Integrated Statistics II

TTh

12:00 pm-02:15 pm

Rm 4602

Rachel Mudge

31923

MATH-017 -02D

Integrated Statistics II

MTTh

TBA

FMHS

I-Heng McComb

31093

Math-048A-01

PRECALC I

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 5609

Sumithira Sukumar

Finn DePuy

31095

Math-048A-02

PRECALC I

TTh

10:00am - 12:15pm

Rm 4605

Nicole Gray

Eleni Stogianni

31099

Math-048A-03C

PRECALC I

10:00am - 12:15pm

Rm 5602

Teresa Zwack

Nikki Naderzad

31114

Math-048A-04C

PRECALC I

6:00pm - 8:15pm

Rm 4310

Lucinda Robledo

31738

Math-048A-05C

PRECALC I

10:00am - 12:15pm

Rm 4310

Diana Uilecan

31804

Math-048A-6C

PRECALC I

1:30pm - 3:45pm

Rm 4310

Teresa Zwack

Alisha Sinha

31121

Math-105-02

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 5610

Jody Ryker

30782

Math-105-03

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

TTh

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Rm 4302

Jeffrey Anderson

Art Wood

31778

Math-105-04

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

06:00 pm-08:15 pm

Rm 4302

Sofya Low

31123

Math-105-05

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

TTh

01:30 pm-03:45 pm

Rm 4302

Jeffrey Anderson

Art Wood

Mathew Silva

31124

Math-105-06W

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

TBA

Kathryn Perino

31125

Math-180-01

Quantitative Reasoning

TTh

9:00am-10:50am

Rm 5607

Jennifer Sinclair

Isabel Gomez

TTH

11:00am-12:15am

Rm 5607

30329

Math-

001A-06

Calculus

TTh

06:00 pm-08:15 pm

Rm 4602

Daniel Nghiem

30372

CS-F022A-01W

Javascript for Programmers

Online Only

Baba Kofi Weusijana

Aishwar Gupta

30811

CS-001A-03Y

Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in Java

10:00am-11:50am

Rm 5613

Baba Kofi Weusijana

Alisha Sinha

30755

ACTG-001B-04Y

Financial Accounting 2

12:00pm-3:20pm

Rm 3201

Sara Seyedin

Xin He

30225

BIOL-040-04

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

5:30pm-7:30pm

Karen Moody

Brett Johnson

30226

BIOL-040-05

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

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