Tutoring at PJC
Published or Revised August 22, 2024
General and Online Tutoring
Tutorial services are available to students at all locations. The College provides face-to-face tutoring support in the Writing Center and Math Lab at the Paris campus and online tutoring support services for students across several academic subjects to ensure student success. Online tutoring is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week through Tutor.com; a link is provided inside each course's Blackboard portal for easy access.
For more information on PJC's Online Tutoring service:
Writing Center
The Thelma Crook Johnson Writing Center supports a writing culture at PJC. Located in Room 125 in the Administration Building, the Writing Center provides free peer writing assistance, professional writing tutoring, support instruction, and resources to support writing in any discipline or field, at any stage of the writing process. Working collaboratively with faculty to support their students, the Writing Center aims to foster engagement with the writing and thinking practices that drive intellectual inquiry, civic engagement, and professional endeavors. All students are welcome to visit the Center.
The Writing Center’s purpose is to aid PJC students in preparing academic essays for classes by providing face-to-face in-person consultations and written feedback consultations. For face-to-face consultations, students may visit the Writing Center during the hours of operation or by scheduling an appointment. Students at off-site centers may schedule face-to-face consultations through Zoom or BlackBoard Collaborate. Writers may also submit their documents to writingcenter@parisjc.edu.
In addition to supporting with writing assignments, the Writing Center offers students access to computers, the internet, academic databases, and free tutoring in the following areas:
- Understanding writing assignments
- Brainstorming and development of ideas
- MLA and APA format styles
- Organization, flow, and clarity
- Thesis statements
- Grammar
- Outlining
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Academic databases
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
Writing Center
Location: AD 125
Phone: 903-782-0314
Email: writingcenter@parisjc.edu
Times vary according to the availability of tutors,
so it is best to call or email us before dropping by the Writing Center.
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Friday-Sunday
Math Center (Math Lab)
The Math Lab is an in-person, drop-in math tutoring center located in Room 110 of the Math and Science Building (MS). The Math Center's mission is to provide instructional support for students studying mathematics. Assistance is available for all class levels at Paris Junior College, including co-requisite math support courses, covering topics from basic mathematics through calculus, including help understanding homework, reviewing for tests and quizzes, or brushing up on other skills. In addition, the Math Lab offers access to computers and the internet for students access to MyMath Lab for homework and quizzes.
The Math Lab provides the following services:
- Student tutors assist students in understanding math concepts, improving study skills, and identifying common mistakes.
- Math Faculty are available during their office hours to aid with coursework.
- A workspace where students can study independently or with classmates for math classes.
- Computers with a variety of mathematical and office software
Math Lab
Location: MS 110
Phone: 903-782-0338
Hours of Operation (Tutor schedules vary by Semester)
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Friday-Sunday