Tutoring and Peer Advising 

Cal-SOAP hires between 50-60 college students from UCSB, SBCC, and Westmont College each year to serve as tutor peer advisors. Tutors assist students with mastering course material to prepare them for entry into post-secondary education. Tutors also draw from their own experiences and provide information to students about attending a college or university.

Cal-SOAP tutors work in the classroom alongside the teacher. They become added educators motivating students to excel, and reinforcing their understanding of subject material.

Our tutors have been hired based on their own academic success, subject knowledge and personal conduct; with the majority having previous tutoring experience.

Our program, and its staff, strive to share knowledge, enhance classroom communication and promote higher education. With these goals in mind, we work to create a community of learners.