Personal Coaching & Tutoring

Personal study coaching

Study Skills Coaches are graduate students, in 10 different areas of academic specialty, who are pursuing studies in either Masters or PhD programs here at Dal. Their training and experience provide a range of expertise in helping students in a range of study skills. 

Coaches:

• explore methods to capture the most pertinent details from lectures and textbooks
• help you define your preferred learning style and offer complementing study techniques
• guide your development and application of an effective study strategy
• provide useful tips on the best way to prepare for exams
• refer you to appropriate academic support services as needed

Note: Study Coaches are not tutors. To be matched with a tutor, please see the tutoring requirements. (login required)

Tutoring

If you are looking for assistance in understanding specific cource content and assignments, or preparing for tests and exams, our tutors are able to help! 

Students can request tutors for in-person or virtual sessions. 

Tutors are to be paid directly. Fees are $20 per hour, as stated in the Tutee Ethics Agreement and the Tutoring Constitution. (login required)