Tutoring
Do you need a tutor for a specific class?
Is your professor moving too fast through class material? Are you having trouble understanding concepts? Do you need practice speaking or writing in a foreign language? Is math or science a foreign language to you?
Then maybe you would benefit from meeting with a tutor for a specific class.
Do you need an Academic Coach?
Is school moving too fast for you? Are you having difficulty managing your schedule? Do you need guidance with study habits or test taking? Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Then maybe you would benefit from meeting with an Academic Coach.
Tutor Qualifications and Responsibilities
Tutors are undergraduate and graduate students who have acquired specific knowledge and skills in writing, subject matter, and/or learning strategies and are able to communicate this knowledge and these strategies to peers in an effective, appealing manner. We typically do not hire freshmen, but some exceptions may apply (inquire if interested).
- All tutors for the CAE must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have obtained a minimum of an A - in the classes they want to tutor (some exceptions may apply).
- Tutors for the Writing Center have proven competence in writing and grammar and display confidence, passion, and sensitivity for helping writers grow.
- Tutors for specific courses have taken and excelled in courses (or course equivalents) for which they are tutoring and have demonstrated effective interactions with peers.
- Academic coaches have proven solid academic performance, effective learning strategies, knowledgeable responses to various learning styles, and a strong resolve to help others succeed.
- Tutors will be responsible for conducting individual and/or group tutoring sessions.
- Tutors are required to attend scheduled tutor training sessions.
- Tutors are required to document tutoring activities and be in communication with course instructors and CAE staff regarding tutoring content.
How Do I Become A Tutor?
We typically hire new tutors for the upcoming school year during the spring semester; however, students may submit an application at any time, and it will be kept on file until hiring commences.Occasionally additional needs arise during the school year that require us to hire mid-year.
For the Writing Center
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- Email Prof. Jenkins (teresa.jenkins@asbury.edu ) for information about available positions and application materials
- complete application materials
- be approved by faculty or staff members listed on application
- participate in the interview and apprenticeship program
- complete an application to be an Asbury University employee
- complete I-9 paperwork in the Campus Employment Office
*NOTE: All Writing Center tutors are required to participate in bi-weekly meetings and must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours/week.
For Tutoring Services--Specific Course(s)
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- submit an application (see link below) to be a tutor for specific classes
- read and agree to policies and procedures (see link below)
- be approved by the professor(s) for the course(s)
- complete an application to be an Asbury University employee
- complete I-9 paperwork in the Campus Employment Office
- participate in tutor training workshops
Click here for Policies and Procedures:
For Tutoring Services--Academic Coach
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- submit an application (see link below) to be an Academic Coach
- read and agree to policies and procedures (see link below)
- be approved by faculty or staff members listed on application
- participate in the interview and training program
- complete an application to be an Asbury University employee
- complete I-9 paperwork in the Campus Employment Office
Click here for Policies and Procedures:
Hours per week: tutors work from 5-10 hours per week depending on availability
Tutor Pay: minimum wage $7.25 per hour
Group Tutoring Pay: $10 per hour for groups of 3-5; $12 per hour for groups of 6+
