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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tutoring Center is hiring motivated, capable and personable students to be tutors. We are looking for tutors in a variety of subjects, including math, history, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, nursing, engineering, business, languages, and the social sciences. We strive to recruit peer tutors for most undergraduate level courses.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's STAR Services Tutor Training Program is certified at levels 1 and 2 by the internationally recognized . 

Why should I be a tutor?

• Work schedule built around your availability
• Paid training opportunities aligned with for best practices in tutoring
• $12/hour pay rate to start with $1 per hour increase for each of two levels of earned
• Supportive work environment with a team invested in your academic and professional success
• Valuable work experience that looks impressive on your resume/cv

Tutor Job Description

• Provide individual and/or small group assistance in specific subjects, as well as support to enhance students' learning and study skills
• Maintain accurate records of tutor sessions
• Participate in regularly scheduled training sessions
• Provide consistent performance by following established expectations and tutoring policies and procedures
• Perform office and administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications to be a tutor?

Required

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated proficiency in specific tutoring subject areas (A or B grades in courses)
• Two references, including at least one from a current Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty member who can attest to subject proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills

Preferred

• Undergradute student status
• Previous tutoring experience
• Customer service experience
• Computer proficiency

Applications

To apply to be a tutor, please complete the following application. If you have questions regarding your tutor application, please contact Dylana Sauerwein at starstutoring@lamar.edu.