Want to Be a Tutor?

Tutoring on campus is a wonderful way for students to use personal skills to help a fellow student. Tutoring helps both the tutor and the student. When a tutor teaches content material, his or her own understanding of the content grows. At the same time, the tutor is helping a peer better understand the content and expectations of the course. In short, tutoring is a win-win situation.

Students who are interested in becoming a tutor should check this website for the specific information related to the college and department in which they would like to tutor. They can contact the college's learning or study center within their college and ask if any student tutoring positions are currently open. In addition, students may contact the Math Lab in the Academic Support Center or the TRiO office and ask if they have any tutoring positions open.

Prospective tutors may also contact the Student Employment Office to see if any jobs are posted for student tutors. Please check the SEO website for appropriate documentation needed to apply for a job.

Below are some of the typical criteria needed to become a peer tutor. These criteria may vary from department to department. Please check the peer tutor requirements of the department in which you hope to work.

• Prove competency in a content area
• Receive an A or B in the course(s) that you will tutor, depending on department requirements
• Genuinely enjoy helping other students and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or receive special permission from the Department Chair or Tutor Training Coordinator
• Provide letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members at RIT, that can attest to your competency in the content area in which you want to tutor (Most tutoring jobs require two letters of recommendation)
• If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Julie Cammeron, Tutor Training Coordinator at x5-6467 or email jjcnla@rit.edu

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