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Becoming a Content-Area Tutor

Our program hires outstanding students recommended by faculty in consultation with the Content-Area Tutoring Coordinator. Tutors help students understand course material, review for tests, and develop study skills. They bring experience, expertise and enthusiasm to group discussions and one-on-one tutoring. The CAT program serves approximately 600-700 students in over 100 courses each semester.

Content-Area Tutor Application

Qualifications:

• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.

• Earned A or A- in courses you wish to tutor (test out acceptable for some courses).

• Excel at working with peers in a cooperative learning environment.

• Enjoy helping others to learn.

Specific Duties:

• Tutor UWSP students either one-on-one or in small groups in course content.

• Assist learners in the development of effective study skills and testing strategies.

• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions on appropriate forms.

• Communicate regularly with the CAT Coordinator.

• Communicate regularly with instructors of courses (group leaders).

• Communicate with the TLC Receptionist any schedule changes that affect one-on-one tutoring availability.

• Be knowledgeable of TLC and CAT program procedures.

• Turn in required records and paperwork in a timely manner as requested.

• Attend required orientations, meetings, and training sessions.

• Keep a record of hours worked and submit hours by required dates.

Students wishing to be discussion group leaders for Biology, Forestry, or NRES courses must speak with Dr. Ed Stern (estern@uwsp.edu, CNR 335, 346-4257). Group leaders are selected during the last month of each semester for the upcoming semester.

Tutors, in consultation with faculty, choose the days and times for group discussions. One-on-one tutors arrange tutoring times with the CAT Coordinator and TLC Receptionist based on their availability and that of the learner.

Content-Area Tutoring is a student employment opportunity. Tutors are paid for attending training sessions. The number of hours a tutor works is dependent upon student requests for assistance. The TLC cannot guarantee a minimum or maximum number of contact hours. Tutoring wages start at $7.25 per hour.

Content-Area Tutoring is sponsored by

Office for Multicultural Affairs, Student Support Services, and Tutoring-Learning Center