Provide individual and small group tutoring to students, both by appointment and or a drop-in basis at one of our on-campus facilities (Language Center, Math Lab, PATH (formerly Tutorials) or the WRAC Center). Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them to clarify concepts and skills needed for success. Assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor.
Attend required tutor training class.
Check Blackboard at least once a week
Check your file every day that you are campus for new assignments and announcements
Contact assigned students promptly.
Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions or drop in hours. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot meet with your students.
Complete and hand in all required paperwork.
An A or B grade in the course(s) to be tutored and instructor recommendation.
Responsible, dependable, and mature.
Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
All tutors work for pay. There are no volunteer tutors.
Paid tutors earn $8.75 an hour their first semester for both individual and group tutoring. Once tutors have tutored for two-hundred (200) hours, they will earn $9.25 an hour.
Tutoring hours will be assigned according to student demand and tutor availability.
Download and complete the Learning Connection Tutor Application (using Adobe Acrobat) or pick up a paper copy at the PATH/Language Center, Building 2300, Room 2351.
Submit completed applications to PATH and Language Center, Building 2300, Room 2351
Your completed application will be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding next steps.
For questions regarding the application process please contact the PATH/Language Center at 510-723-6920.