By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Monroe School District offers new, online tutoring program
Placeholder Image
MONROE - The School District of Monroe and the Monroe Public Library announced a new program that offers students of all ages live, one-to-one help from professional tutors online.

Any community member with a library card can access the new online services from the library or from home on any computer or mobile device connected to the Internet, including through iPhone and Android apps, as well as a new iPad app. The K-12 Student Center, College Center and Adult Career Center are available through Tutor.com and include live, one-to-one tutoring, a real-time writing center and anytime access to worksheets, videos and tutorials in just about any subject.

Students of all ages and job seekers can find the help they need by simply clicking the Tutor.com link on the library's website - www.monroepubliclibrary.org. A library card is required.

Tutor.com has a network of over 2,500 professional academic and career tutors who are ready to help with just about any question. The types of help participants can receive include:

n K-12 Student Center - Students can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class and standardized test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, English, social studies and writing.

n College Center - Tutors are available in more than 20 introductory college subjects in math, science, social studies and English. College students also get access to free proofreading and writing help.

n Adult Education - Adults returning to school can work with an online tutor to brush up on critical skills, finish homework assignments, or review key concepts needed for class. Tutors also help adults preparing for the GED or other standardized tests.

n Career Center - Work one-to-one with professional tutors in a supportive and encouraging environment for help with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation and much more.

Bringing Tutor.com to the Monroe community is part of a joint project of the libraries of Green County: Albertson Memorial Library in Albany, Belleville Public Library, Brodhead Public Library, Monroe Public Library, Monticello Public Library and New Glarus Public Library.

The live, online tutoring and resume writing service is available daily from 3 p.m. to midnight. The service is completely free for the community.