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1 Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
Program Overview Current as of September 2016

2 What is Tutor.com/military?
Tutor.com/military is a DoD-funded program that provides individualized on-demand online academic support 24/7 to eligible students in U.S. Military Families around the world. Students work with a tutor one-to-one in real time using a secure online classroom. Students of all skill levels work in an anonymous, secure, online classroom with a live expert tutor, at any time and from anywhere. Providing students with personalized support at their moment of need is efficient, effective and life-changing.

3 Current Program Eligibility
Children (grades K-12) of an active duty service member (including full-time and/or deployed National Guard and Reserve) in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard and deployed DoD Civilian families Active duty service members in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard (including full-time and/or deployed National Guard and Reserve) Coast Guard reservists who are part-time/traditional drilling, their spouses and children are also eligible to use the program Note: Eligibility is based on available funding and can change. Additional details: The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

4 Current Program Eligibility
Grades K-12 students and service members in active duty/full- time U.S. military families are eligible to use Tutor.com/military at no cost to them, regardless of where they’re stationed. Also eligible to use the program at no cost: Service members and all dependents (spouse and grades K-college children) in Coast Guard active duty and Reserve families, through CGMA funding. Details: The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

5 Tutor.com/military: More than You Might Think
Tutoring for students at all skill levels Homework help Understanding concepts Standardized test prep Checking work Practice quizzes ASVAB Writing support PME (e.g. USASMA) Refining resumes College entrance prep Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well. Not only for students who are CURRENTLY enrolled in classes, but a great resource for helping those who are PREPARING to take college courses. Give them the confidence to enroll in college courses.

6 What subjects do tutors support?
Math Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics Writing Essay Review, Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research Papers, Creative Writing NEW! Reading and ESL Science General Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology History U.S. History, World History, Government, Political Science, Geography World Languages Spanish, French, German $ Business Finance, Accounting, Economics Nursing Medical Surgery, Care Plans, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology (Available Sunday through Thursday from 8:00pm to 12:00am EST) Tutoring in Spanish, for Native Spanish Speakers Math, Science, Social Studies

7 How does Tutor.com/military work?
Step 1:Go to to get started. Click the blue button associated with service branch.

8 How does Tutor.com/military work?
Step 2: Read and certify eligibility Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well.

9 How does Tutor.com/military work?
Step 3: Create an account Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well. Each eligible student should have his/her own account

10 How does Tutor.com/military work?
Step 4: Student decides how to work with a tutor. If a tutor is needed right away, the student answers questions to start a tutoring session on-demand. Students (age 13+) can also opt to drop off a paper to receive a tutor’s comments in 24 hours or schedule a future tutoring session. Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well.

11 Work 1:1 with a tutor in the secure classroom
Students and tutors communicate in the private online classroom by typing in the text chat box and by drawing on the interactive whiteboard. As the student draws, the tutor sees it and vice versa. Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well.

12 File sharing www.tutor.com/military
Students can upload documents (WORD, PDF, JPEG) to work on with a tutor. Students can also take a photo of an assignment from a phone or tablet using the mobile app. Tutors have the ability to share relevant web resources. Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well.

13 Practice Quizzes www.tutor.com/military
Students (age 13+)can take practice quizzes to assess competency in specific areas. Once a quiz ends, the student can connect to a tutor to work on any missed questions. Tutor.com helps students of all skill levels, not just those who are struggling or in crisis. Feedback from students tells us that having Tutor.com as a resource not only improves grades, but improves confidence as well.

14 There’s an APP for that! www.tutor.com/military
Native app for iOS and Droid tablets and smartphones. HTML5 web-based classroom works from any internet-connected computer or device.

15 Questions?


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