Engagement Process

What are the steps to becoming a BTC Tutor?

Are you new to Brown Tutoring Corps? Please click here to create an account and complete an application for the Fall Semester by September 27, 2025. 

Are you a returning tutor?  Please click here to confirm your info and commitment, and update your schedule for the Fall Semester by September 27, 2025. This re-commitment is required to be matched and to engage in tutoring this semester. 

In addition to the BTC application or returning tutor re-commitment, there are 3 other preparation requirements for all tutors:

  1. Attend one Engagement Preparation Day (EPD) for your background check and other compliance requirements for working with minors. The process takes about 20 minutes. No appointment needed; Drop in when you can during the following specified times:
    1. Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm
    2. Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1pm - 3:30 pm
    3. Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 1pm - 3:30 pm

Required EPDs are held at the Swearer Center (located at the corner of Stimson/Hope) 

Notes:

  • Bring your government-issued ID (i.e. passport, driver's license, state ID)
  • Bring a laptop or smartphone if you have one.
  • Brown University students who do not participate in one of the EPDs will not be able to engage through the Brown Tutoring Corps. Please email browntutoringcorps@brown.edu with questions or concerns.
  • If you are a returning tutor or participated in EPD in January or February 2025 for another program, your clearances are valid for one calendar year. You will receive an email from swearerops@brown.edu verifying this.
  1. Attend one BTC in-person training. There are 3 options to attend, and food will be provided. The dates are:
    1. Wednesday, September 17th, 6pm-8pm at List Art Center
    2. Thursday, September 18th, 6pm-8pm at List Art Center
    3. Saturday, September 27th, 10am-12pm at List Art Center
       
  2. Review the BTC Tutor Handbook 

Tutor Matching 

Before tutoring begins, each tutor will be matched with a tutoring site based on the skills, interests, and availability you indicated within the BTC Application. Generally, once matched with a site, the school/site will assign each tutor to a student or group of students. In some cases, tutors will be assigned a specific class, and the classroom teacher will direct you each day to the student(s) you will support. 

Your site leader will communicate scheduling details with you, and share all relevant site-specific information.