Maritime SI

Supplemental Instruction at Maritime Academy

Supplemental instruction (SI) tutors are instructional student assistants who are assigned to a specific class. They offer directed support on the assigned class.

Supplemental Instruction Tutors at Maritime can help with: Practicing course concepts in an active, collaborative environment Breaking down complex material into manageable steps Strengthening study strategies and study habits Building confidence by taking risks and learning from mistakes Preparing more effectively for quizzes, labs, and exams

SI tutors work with students in their assigned class to help them understand assignments and larger concepts. They work with the professor to gain knowledge of assignments and expectations. However SI tutors are not teaching assistants, and as such they are not required to attend every class nor do they grade papers or assignments. SI tutors will work with an OWL learning support specialist and the professor to determine whether the SI will attend any class sessions. SI tutors often work 1-1, but they also work with small groups, and lead study sessions before tests and projects. 

SI tutors are most useful in classes with high DFW outcomes or classes with highly-specialized and/or difficult assignments. If you would like to request a supplemental instructor for your class and have a student in mind to lead an SI for your course, please send an email to writingandlearning@calpoly.edu; please note: an SI tutor is not guaranteed. Once paired, an Office of Writing and Learning staff member will meet with the professor and SI tutor to create a contract to ensure an effective partnership. 

Fall 2026 Supplemental Instruction Schedule

No appointment necessary. Join a peer-led review session for your course.

Course	Instructor(s)	Day & Time	Location
PHY 1100 – General Physics I	Yip/Fairbanks	Monday, 17:00–18:00	Peachman
PHY 2200 – Engineering Physics I	Mohammadpour	Monday, 17:00–18:00	Navigator 101
CHE 1110 – General Chemistry	Yip/Runyon	Monday, 18:00–19:00	Classroom 202
NAU 3302 – Advanced Navigation	Lipset	Monday, 18:00–19:00	Tech 101
ME 2232 – Engineering Statics	Nordenholz	Monday, 18:30–19:30	Peachman
ET 2250 – Electrical Circuits	Nosker	Tuesday, 17:00–18:00	Classroom 201
EPO 1125 – Intro to Marine Engineering	Satterwhite	Tuesday, 19:30–20:30	Peachman
PHY 2205 – Engineering Physics II	Trevisan	Thursday, 18:30–19:30	Navigator 101

Recommendations

If you have any recommendations for Maritime SI tutors, please encourage the student to visit our Student Employment webpage and complete the application form, which will include an opportunity for the student to list you as a recommender. We are looking for students who not only excel in their classes, but show interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. 

*Maritime supplemental instruction is a modified learning support offering that is loosely based on the UMKC model.