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Tutoring

The award-winning Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC) offers academic support on campus and online for over 200 Bergen Community College courses through a variety of services including: one-on-one appointments, academic coaching, walk-in services, study groups, in-class tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and more. All tutoring services are free for all currently registered Bergen Community College students.

To make a tutoring or coaching appointment, please visit TutorTrac and log in with your Bergen credentials. You can also call or email us at the contact information below.

FREE Learning Support Services

For information on our services, CLAC staff is available to answer your questions during operating hours:

Phone: 201-447-7489
Email: [email protected]
Location: L-125, Pitkin Education Center, Paramus Campus

Interested in joining our team? Apply here!

How to prepare for your tutoring session:

  • Review course material before your tutoring session. Tutors can help you understand what you’re learning in class, but not teach.
  • Be on time for your session, and expect the same from your tutor.
  • Bring relevant materials (notes, handouts, texts, syllabus, assignment guidelines, etc.) to make the most of your session.
  • Be ready to work! Tutors can’t do your homework but they can review your work, explain concepts, model sample problems, help brainstorm ideas, and assist with exam prep—but you’re expected to attempt assignments beforehand and come with questions.
  • Expect to make mistakes. Struggling and making mistakes are natural parts of learning. Tutoring sessions are a safe space to ask questions, make errors, and explore new ideas so you can grow and become a stronger independent learner.

Meet Our Tutors!

Group photo of approximately 50 tutors and staff at the Tutor Awards Ceremony.

All Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC) tutors meet the following criteria:

  • B+ or better in all courses they tutor
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Faculty letters of recommendation for all subjects they tutor
  • Two hour new tutor training/onboarding
  • Regularly scheduled tutor training sessions with CLAC supervisors and BCC faculty liaisons
  • Optional: Learning Support Methodology certification(s)

Tutor Certification is through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP).

We have over 100 tutors available (Peer Tutors: current BCC students; Professional Tutors: degree holders) so you can find the help that suits you best.

Talk About the CLAC!

The Henry and Edith Cerullo Learning Assistance Center comprises the following individual centers:

CLAC Mission Statement: The Cerullo Learning Assistance Center is committed to providing academic support and fostering independent learning for all Bergen Community College students in a nurturing environment, while guiding them through their educational journey.

CLAC Vision Statement: The Cerullo Learning Assistance Center commits to providing exemplary academic support utilizing a purposeful, student-centered approach.

AI Statement: The Tutoring Center cannot offer feedback on coursework or assignments primarily created using AI software (ChatGPT, Replit, etc.) unless use of the software is incorporated into the assignment instructions or its acceptable use is described in the course syllabus.