Peer Tutor

Position: Peer Tutor
# Positions Available: 6
Hours: Approximate number of hours per week: 4-8
Department: Tiger Tutoring
Location: Library, 2nd Floor
Supervisor: Alexis McCue
Contact Number: 267-341-3210
Job Description:

The peer tutor works in person only in Tiger Tutoring on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Assists students at various content levels of assigned discipline; when appropriate, explains research strategies and documentation; assigns computer drills and self tutorials, other practice exercises, and Internet searches as needed; assists students in completion and review of class assignments; assists students in preparing for exams; assists students in finding, understanding, and using computer and Internet-based instructional resources and aids; performs related duties as assigned; periodic preparation and presentation of relevant workshops, individually or as part of a presenting team.

Students interested should contact the Director, and will be provided a link to the Peer Tutor Application, which will provide details application requirements. Training provided.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3.25 Overall GPA
  • Minimum 3.5 subject area GPA (Ex. if tutoring in Nursing, Nursing class GPA should be 3.5)
  • Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Have the knowledge and skills to perform tutor responsibilities