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 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 leading tutoring groups for.
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 timecards by required dates.
Students wishing to be discussion group leaders for Biology 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 $6.50 per hour.
Content-Area Tutoring is sponsored by
Office for Multicultural Affairs, Student Support Services, and Tutoring-Learning Center