Apply to be a tutor
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Do you want to be a peer tutor for the Tutoring & Learning Center?
We'd love to work with you! If you've been successful in your classes, enjoy helping others, and have a few free hours a week, you can be a tutor! Please fill out an application form for the specific discipline(s) that you would like to tutor and we will be in touch with you.
What are the requirements to being a peer tutor?
- At least a 3.0 GPA (or permission from the Tutoring & Learning Center Director)
- Grade of an A, AB, or B in subject content being tutored
- Recommendation of two faculty/staff from the discipline you would like to tutor (see application)
What are the qualities of a good peer tutor?
A good tutor is more than a good student. A good tutor:
- is dependable and punctual
- has effective communication skills (listening, speaking, and observing)
- is empathetic and understanding toward others
- has developed effective study habits
- is personable and organized
What are the benefits of being a peer tutor?
- improved interpersonal and communication skills
- increased knowledge of subject matter
- greater confidence and ability to interact with a variety of people
- satisfaction of helping others
What is the application process? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Complete an application form (see below for links).
- Ask TWO faculty/staff to be references for you before turning in your application.
- We will review your completed application (student application plus faculty/staff references) and the tutor coordinator will ask you to come in for an informal interview.
After steps 1-3 are completed, the tutor coordinator will reach out for any follow-up. We look forward to seeing your application!
To be a tutor in Accountancy, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Mathematics/Statistics, Philosophy, Physics or Psychology
We are currently in need of math tutors, so please apply! For other subjects, we are not seeking tutors for Spring 2025. Fill out an online application.
To be a Public Speaking Center Peer Consultant
Email Professor Terence Smith to learn more about their student-led hiring process.
