Tutoring
Keep Calm and Get a Tutor
Tutoring: In-Person and Virtual Options
Do I need to make an appointment?
In-person tutoring is available at multiple locations across several campuses and does not require an appointment. Students may drop in during regularly scheduled hours, which will vary by subject and tutor availability. Virtual tutoring requires scheduled appointments through Penji.
Tutoring: In-Person and Virtual Options
- Newtown Campus – Room 120, Classroom Building Learning Commons/Library
- Newtown Campus – Room 201, Science Education Center Nucleus
- Leestown Campus – Building A Library
- Lawrenceburg Campus – Room 114, ToyBurg Learning Commons/Library
- Georgetown Campus – Room 108A
- Danville Campus – Room 107
Need Help Navigating Penji?
Writing Center
The Writing Center specializes in one-on-one assistance with your writing. Our tutors can help you with any written materials, at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Center staff can help you:
- follow MLA and APA guidelines when drafting papers
- fulfill assignment requirements
- communicate effectively in specific disciplines
- document sources fairly and correctly
- learn and practice academic standards of edited written English
- develop and polish their writing style
Do I need to make an appointment?
Students may drop in during regularly scheduled hours, appointments not required. Virtual assistance is also available by appointment through Penji.
Writing Center location:
- Newtown Campus – Room 201, Science Education Center
Writing Center In-person Schedules
Students can also submit papers to the writing center virtually for review and feedback. Please allow at least 2 business days to receive feedback on papers submitted online.
Writing Center Virtual Submission
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Brainfuse is a 3rd-party online chat-based tutoring resource available to BCTC students. You may access this service through the Start Here menu in any of your Blackboard courses.
Still Have Questions?
Please contact us anytime with questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you.
- Chat: Chat with BCTC Tutoring (requires KCTCS login)
- Email: bctc-tutoring@kctcs.edu
- Email: bctc-writingcenter@kctcs.edu
- Office: Newtown, Classroom Building, Suite 311
Interested in becoming a tutor?
We are hiring tutors on a continual basis in all subject areas. Some of the most needed tutor areas include Biology, Chemistry, Math, English and more!
You can apply to be an in-person, virtual, or embedded tutor (working with specific courses and instructors). We have several different campuses for which we need tutors, including Newtown, Georgetown, Danville, Leestown, Winchester and Lawrenceburg.
