David Phan Named LSU CAS Outstanding Tutor

     LSU Junior, David Phan, is the 2017-2018 recipient of the D.D. and Fran Smith Outstanding Tutor Award for his level of                  service in the LSU CAS Shell Tutorial Center. 

   As a chemical engineering major, Phan tutors students in various levels of math, physics, chemistry and engineering                     courses.  This semester will be his third working as a CAS tutor.  

   Phan said, “I enjoy tutoring because I am able to offer my knowledge to show my tutees how to conceptualize complex                 problems, which allows them to have a strong foundation to tackle harder problems.”

   The process for selecting the Outstanding Tutor Award requires the tutor to pass level one of the College Reading and                   Learning  Association (CRLA) certification process.  Additionally, student and supervisor feedback determine the tutor                 deserving of the award. Phan met all the requirements named above, and went further to become CRLA certified as an                 Advanced Level II Tutor. 

    "David not only demonstrated tremendous content knowledge and leadership to the students, but to his fellow tutors as well.      We challenge our veteran staff to step up and be role models for new tutors. He was the clear choice this year.” Matthew              Mattox, Assistant Director of Academic Support.