Tutor
Tutors work with ASU students to facilitate learning subject-specific concepts, skills, and strategies for ASU classes. Applications for the position can be found by scrolling to the bottom of this page.
What do Tutors do?
- Tutor students in person at residential learning resource centers throughout the Tempe campus
- Tutor students online, allowing both real-time tutoring and a way for students to send in questions at any hour for later responses
- Facilitate student learning in math, business, physical and life sciences, languages, composition, and engineering
- Present test reviews
- Create learning materials for tutors and students
- Promote the tutoring program
- Participate in ongoing training
Requirements
Tutors
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in area(s) of expertise
- Turn in unofficial transcripts and a faculty recommendation form from an ASU faculty member for each tutoring subject area
- Must be at least a sophomore
- Must have taken classes in tutoring areas at ASU
- Possess excellent communication skills and a desire to help students
Who is an ideal candidate?
An ASU student who
- Understands course concepts
- Enjoys helping others
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is willing to explain things in different ways
- Likes working with others
What's in it for you?
- Transferrable job skills
- Leadership skills
- National certification as a tutor
- Valuable experience for graduate school and future employment
Pay Rate
$9.50/hr (beginning Fall 2009)
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Training
Beginning tutors take a six-hour online tutor-training course and meet once for a six-hour in person training. Ongoing trainings throughout the semester occur during staff meetings and one- and two-hour workshops.
Questions? Contact
- Hassayampa Academic Village: 480.965.6254
- Palo Verde West: 480.965.1021
- lss@asu.edu
Application Forms
Open the application online, fill it out, save it, and bring it to the LRC at Hassayampa Academic Village or Palo Verde West
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