Since the pandemic there has been a lack of in-person education and tutoring. However, the last few years, RMHS has been strengthening academic support with a peer tutoring program designed to help students succeed.
During their lunch time or study hall, students can come to the library with a pass (this will be a self-referral) or be referred and a peer tutor will go get them from a closed study hall.
The new peer tutoring program will benefit both the students and tutors. Students will receive help with problems and concepts and their peers will be able to make the learning of that subject easier. The tutors will grow and learn leadership skills; it’s a win-win that builds confidence and connection on both sides.
Senior Zach Rogers, an experienced peer tutor at Rolling Meadows, shared his perspective on the program.
“At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the training sessions really helped,” Rogers explained. “They made it clear that we’re not just giving answers — we’re guiding students to understand the material themselves.” Rogers tutors in math, science, and Spanish, subjects he’s consistently excelled in.
“It’s honestly a great feeling when someone you helped tells you they finally understood something or did better on a quiz,” he added. “Teaching others makes you better at communicating, and it reinforces your own understanding too. Plus, it looks great on college applications.”
For Rogers, peer tutoring is more than just academic support — it’s a way to give back and grow personally.Interested in helping others while strengthening your own skills? If you’re a sophomore, junior, or senior with strong grades and a passion for a subject, why not become a peer tutor? Peer Tutor Link Click here to sign up!