MSET

The tutoring program that will SET you up for success

About MSET

MSET is a tutoring program for all students in the Materials Science and Engineering program at McMaster. You can choose to be either a tutor or tutee. Hopefully by choosing to be a tutor you get to enjoy the fun of teaching, or if you wish to be a tutee you could find the academic help you need.

*Students with disabilities can apply to receive tutoring subsidy through OSAP. More information and how to apply can be found here

Meet the Tutors

  • Sarah Cushnie (She/Her)

    • Email: cushnies@mcmaster.ca

    • Courses (GPA):

      • CHEMENG 2O04 - 12

      • CIVENG 2P04 - 12

      • MATLS 2A04 - 12

      • MATLS 2B03 - 12

      • MATLS 2D03 - 12

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  • Cassie Symons (She/Her)

    • Email: symonc2@mcmaster.ca

    • Courses (GPA):

      • CHEMENG 2O04 - 12

      • MATLS 2B03 - 12

      • MATLS 2D03 - 12

      • MATH 2Z03 - 12

      • MATH 2ZZ3 - 12

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MSET Forms

  • MSET Application Form

    Please fill out this form to be considered a MSET tutor or tutee.

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  • Tutor/Tutee Agreement Form

    Once you receive the email that confirms your status of a tutor or tutee, please sign the form where indicated and email back to us.

    Get the Form

  • Anonymous Concerns/Complaints Form

    If you wish to anonymously bring up any concerns you have, please fill out this form.

    Get the Form

  • MSET Payment Tracker

    Use this form to help you keep track of payments. It is optional but recommended.

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Tips for a Successful Tutoring Session

  • For Online Sessions

    • Use a device that allows you to make digital notes to increase efficiency

    • Use headphones to eliminate background noise and typing sounds

    • Perform your tutoring sessions in a place with a stable internet connection and minimal background noise

    • Turn on your camera if you are comfortable with it, this aids to build a stronger rapport between tutor and tutee.

  • For In-Person Sessions

    On-campus locations suggestions for in-person sessions:

    • Orange room (JHE 352)

    • Green room (JHE 247)

    • MDCL classrooms on 3rd floor

    • Mills library 2nd floor

    • H.G Thode

    • Thode basement room bookings

    • Hatch public space

    • Hatch room bookings

  • For Tutors

    • Be professional and respectful

    • Be patient

    • Be confident

    • Ensure you ask your tutee for their learning styles to be able to cater your tutoring sessions to your student

    • Be flexible with your teaching techniques

    • Be a good listener

    • Remind yourself to ask your tutee “Am I clear?” from time to time

  • For Tutees

    • Share questions beforehand

    • Bring any needed materials to your session, such as textbooks, assignments, course syllabi

    • Stay engaged and ask questions

    • Still pay attention in lectures, do not expect your tutor can replace your professor

    • Ensure you let your tutor know your different learning styles and when a certain style is not working for you

FAQs

  • MSET starts from mid-September 2023 and finishes at the end of this school year (April 2024).

  • Yes, we are always accepting applications. However, this does not guarantee a match between tutor and tutee. We will contact you ASAP once we spot a compatible pair for you.

  • Yes. We will match your tutee according to the expected pay rate you submitted in this form; however, you will have to discuss the financial details with your tutee.

  • We facilitate matching tutors and tutees based on your answers in this form. We also help to maintain healthy professional tutor-tutee relationships. In the future if you wish to report any issues, please email mseacademic@outlook.com.

  • No. All payments are made directly between the tutor and tutee.

  • If you want to change your tutor or tutee, we encourage you to communicate with that person first. However, if you feel uncomfortable doing so, we are happy to help.

Please email mseacademic@outlook.com if you have more questions!

Course Resources

Helpful past tests and assignments provided by our students.