About the Author

Kathryn Klopfleisch has taught English, reading and study skills at both Universities and Community Colleges. She has also been the program coordinator for two different tutoring centers, and has served on First Year Experience committees. This book comes from studies she has conducted, from interviews with students, her own observations of student learning, and lots of conversations with faculty. Currently, she teaches at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, where she lives with her husband and a one-eyed cat.

Student tutors at Inver Hills Community College played an important role in the creation of this book. Gunnar Johnson, student study skills and Computer Science tutor, tried lessons out on students, offered suggestions about how to clarify explanations and provided much needed technical help! Gunnar played a significant role in writing chapter 6 on exam preparation. Sam Guindon, biology tutor, gave useful feedback about content and offered suggestions about material that could be added. Abs Owings, English tutor, read parts of chapters and provided feedback.