CRLA Level 1: Peer Education Institute Overview

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Welcome New Tutors!

Welcome to the Level 1 Pathway! Here, you will find all required training modules and resources to help you build a strong foundation as an OAS peer tutor.

Please review the important dates below, as some PEI sessions will be held live via Zoom. These sessions are designed to provide opportunities for discussion, practice, and connection with your fellow tutors.

If you are unable to attend a live Zoom session due to a class or clinical conflict, please reach out to Stephanie. An alternative assignment will be provided so you can complete the required training.

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CRLA Pathway

Why CRLA?

The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) is the certifying organization for college tutoring programs.
The Office of Academic Success is a Level 1-3 CRLA certified program.
Peer Tutors will become certified as they progress through the Peer Education Institute and gain hours through tutoring. To qualify for Level 1 certification, tutors must:
- Complete all Level 1 training
- Complete 25 hours of tutoring (this typically takes 1-2 semesters)
CRLA Level 1 syllabus

CRLA Requirement	Peer Tutor Learning Objective
1.) Peer Tutor Basics Part I: Level 1 Basics: Role of a Tutor Conducting a Session OAS Policies and Procedures Active Listening and Responding Learning Theories in Academic Support Tutoring Do’s and Don’ts Providing Constructive Feedback FERPA	Describe the role and responsibilities of an OAS peer tutor. Plan and facilitate effective, student-centered tutoring sessions. Follow OAS policies, procedures, and professional expectations. Use active listening and effective communication to support student learning. Apply learning strategies and educational principles to help students build understanding and confidence. Demonstrate professional tutoring practices by recognizing effective tutoring behaviors and avoiding common pitfalls. Provide constructive, encouraging feedback that promotes student growth and independence. Promotes understanding of educational privacy
2.) Peer Tutor Basics: Part II: Dos and Don’ts Technology Question Asking Strategies	Identify effective tutoring practices and behaviors. Navigate the technology and tools used for OAS tutoring. Use questioning strategies to guide students toward deeper understanding and independent problem-solving.
3) Strategies for Time Management	Use effective time management strategies to support student success. Analyze a course syllabus to help students develop a plan for the semester.
4) Ethics and Equality	Identify ethical and professional uses of AI in tutoring and academics. Use Tutor AI and Sherpath AI to support student learning. Evaluate understanding by using AI as a learning partner rather than an answer generator. Follow School of Nursing policies for the appropriate use of AI.
5) Wellness (Institutional Elective)	Recognize strategies that support wellness and resilience in nursing school. Apply self-care practices to promote academic success and well-being. Identify campus resources that support student wellness. Encourage healthy habits that contribute to success in nursing school.

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Monthly PEI Modules

All modules must be completed to receive your end of semester stipend. If you cannot attend a live Zoom session due to a class or clinical conflict, please email Stephanie to complete an alternative make-up Assignment

Monthly Module	Topic and Format	Due Date	Time
August (Pre-Semester)	Getting Started: PEI Level 1	August 14th	N/A
August (Pre-Semester)	PEI Level 1: Part II	August 18th August 24th	2:00-3:30pm 10:00-11:30AM
September	Helping Students Analyze the Syllabus for Time Management (Self-Guided)	Sept. 30th	N/A
October	Professional Ethics and AI (Self-Guided)	October 31st	N/A
November	Navigating Academic & Personal Transitions: A Tutor’s Toolkit (Self-Guided) Nurse Support: Strategies for Wellness in Nursing School (Zoom) with Academic Coach Kristina.	November 30th Monday, Nov.9th	N/A 7:00-8:00PM
December	Self-Assessment (Self-Guided)	December 12th	N/A