CFAA - Tutoring
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a structured study group designed to help students achieve success in "historically difficult" courses: those with consistently high rates of D's, F's, and/or Withdrawals. SI sessions are FREE and open to all students enrolled in the supported courses. A trained SI leader will facilitate three hour-long sessions per week, focusing on difficult course content. These sessions serve to reinforce course material, clarify confusing concepts, and approach the information from a fun and engaging perspective.
During the fall and spring semesters, SI is offered for:
- BIOL 1110 & 1120: Biology I and II for Science Majors
- CHEM 1110 & 1120: General Chemistry I and II
- CHEM 2010 & 2020: Organic Chemistry I and II
- HSCI 2010 & 2020: Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- PHIL 2030: Practical Reasoning with Paul Tudico
Why SI?
Students who have attended SI at ETSU typically earn a final grade that is a full letter grade higher than those who did not attend. Attending SI regularly is a fantastic way to study, increase your understanding of complex material, and review for exams. The small group environment allows you to work at a slower pace and ask quesitons.
Who are SI Leaders?
SI leaders are students who have taken the course and performed well. They must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a vested interest in supporting student success. SI leaders are tasked with helping students think more deeply about the instructor's lectures and the readings covered in the course, and using innovative and engaging strategies to improve students' understanding of complex and challenging concepts.
SI Schedules for Fall 2021
Fall 2021 SI schedules will begin the second week of classes.
BIOL 1110: Biology I for Majors
BIOL 1120: Biology II for Majors
CHEM 1110: General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120: General Chemistry II
CHEM 2010: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2020: Organic Chemistry II
HSCI 2010: Anatomy & Physiology I
HSCI 2020: Anatomy & Physiology II
PHIL 2030: Practical Reasoning with Paul Tudico
Meet the Fall 2021 SI Leaders
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BIOL 1110 - Biology I for Majors
Blake
Major: Kinesiology
Future Goals: I am hoping to become a Physical Therapist
Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Weightlifting, being outside, and hanging out with friends
Fun Fact: The first time I was in a plane I had to jump out and skydive!
Haley
Major: Biology, Pre-veterinary Tract
Future Goal: Veterinarian with Wildlife and Exotic Specialties
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: I am a member of the Animal Health and Science Student Organization here at ETSU. Outside of class, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
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BIOL 1120 - Biology II for Majors
Rachel M.
Major: My major is Biology. I have two minors in Culture and Health and Health Sciences.
Future Goal: My future aspiration is to be doctor, specifically in Emergency Medicine.
Fun Fact: A fun fact about myself is that I love to travel. -
BIOL 3100 - General Genetics
Kinner
Major: Chemistry (Biochemistry)
Minor: Music
Future Goal: I would like to become a pediatrician.
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: I love to bike and play board games.
Fun Fact: I play bass trombone. -
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I
Ethan
Major: B.S Mathematics-Stats concentration, ETSU Spring 2021.
Future Goal(s): Attend Medical School next fall, learn Spanish, become cross-trained with Remote Area Medical, and travel more.
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Reef keeping, comic books, cooking/baking, traveling, hiking, and equestrian therapy.
Fun Fact: I’ve kept a reef tank since 2011 and I’m trying to upgrade from the old tank to a larger size to keep more corals.
Jessica
Major: Biology with a double minor in Culture & Health and Environmental Studies
Future Goal: I want to be a doctor!
Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Horseback riding, cycling, working out, traveling
Fun Fact: I’m kind of an adrenaline junkie! I recently went sky diving!
Paige
Madi
Major: Elementary Education
Future Goal: I want to become a first-grade teacher. I also want to get my doctorate in Education and become a principal.Hobbies: I enjoy crocheting blankets in my spare time!
Fun Fact: I have 8 dogs!
Malachi
Major: Health Sciences
Future Goal(s): I hope to attend dental school, and am interested in orthodontics—though I would also be very happy to be a general dentist. In any case, building relationships with patients and improving their quality of life is an essential aspect of the appeal that the profession holds for me.
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: In addition to being an SI leader, I am a member of ETSU’s pre-dental (ASDA) chapter and Volunteer ETSU. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, playing video games, reading, and hiking.
Fun Fact: I have a chocolate lab puppy and a black lab, in addition to an 18-year-old Siamese cat.
Zach
Major: Computer Science
Future Goal(s): Attend Medical School; Spend my summers with Doctors Without Borders
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: I love to hike, play music, watch sports, and lead SI sessions.
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CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II
Nathan
Major: Psychology with a concentration Pre-Medical
Future Goal(s): Plan to Attend Medical School and eventually open my own practice in Psychiatry Practice
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Working out, Gaming, Cliff jumping, and Building PCs
Fun Fact: I work as an SI Leader and as an Academic Coach through the Center for Academic Achievement.
Zach
Major: Computer Science
Future Goal(s): Attend Medical School; Spend my summers with Doctors Without Borders
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: I love to hike, play music, watch sports, and lead SI sessions.
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CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I
Ethan
Major: B.S Mathematics-Stats concentration, ETSU Spring 2021.
Future Goal(s): Attend Medical School next fall, learn Spanish, become cross-trained with Remote Area Medical, and travel more.
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Reef keeping, comic books, cooking/baking, traveling, hiking, and equestrian therapy.
Fun Fact: I’ve kept a reef tank since 2011 and I’m trying to upgrade from the old tank to a larger size to keep more corals.
Rachel C.
Sanjeev
Major: Health Sciences (graduated May 2020)
Future Goal: To be a primary care physician
Extracurricular/Hobbies: Table tennis and hiking
Fun Fact: I thought 2012 was going to be the end of the world. -
CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemisty II
Marilyn
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HSCI 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology I
Caroline
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Art
Future Goal: Registered Dietitian (RD)
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, cooking, reading, and watching movies
Fun Fact: I have been to 20 countries
Gray
Major: Business
Future Goal: Dentistry
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Ballroom dancing, Harp, PercussionFun fact: I have a freckle in the back of one of my eyes
Kelly Raye
Major: Dental Assisting at Northeast State Community College
Future Goal(s): Become a dental hygienist, Go skydiving, and Visit all 50 states.Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: I volunteer with the ETSU football team and like to spend time with friends
Fun fact: I have a freckle in the back of one of my eyes
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HSCI 2020 - Anatomy & Physiology II
Haleigh
Major: Rehabilitative Health Science
Future Goal: Physical Therapist
Extracurricular(s)/Hobbies: Reading, Roller skating
Fun Fact: I really enjoy crafts and I am learning to knit!
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PHIL 2030 - Practical Reasoning
Mackenzie
What do students like about SI?
- "I like that the SI leaders sit in on lectures that way they can relate their lessons directly from what is being taught in lecture."
- "The atmosphere."
- "Being able to ask questions I would not be able to ask in class, and having someone to help review material and understand how to look at questions in a different way."
- "They make content interesting."
- "They (sessions) are at multiple times to increase the chance that I attend. The SIs are always ready to help even at times when they are not in a meeting. I have been able to get more out of the course with the help of my SI leaders."
- "The ability to interact with other students from my class."
- "When we worked together in groups and everyone explained their confusion, we were able to help out one another."