Apply To Be A Tutor

Are you interested in working for the University Tutoring Program?

Here's how it works:

  1. Students in need of tutoring make an online request for one-on-one tutoring through the Academic Support & Enrichment Center at http://www.denison.edu/requestatutor.
  2. The student (tutee)  will complete an online form requesting the tutee's contact information, course information, and the opportunity to select a tutor.
  3. When the tutee chooses a subject from the drop-down menu on the online form, all of the tutors available to tutor that subject will be displayed in a pop-up window. 
  4. The tutee will review the choices and decide which tutor would best fit his/her needs, then click on the name of the tutor.  The tutee will then click the "Submit Request" button.
  5. When an online request is submitted, an automatically generated e-mail will be sent to both the Selected Tutor and the tutee.  The e-mail will include the tutee's contact information and course information and will also give instructions for both the tutor and tutee.
  6. When the tutor receives the request in his/her inbox, he/she will send a message to the tutee within two days.  The message will address the expectations of tutoring sessions, ask what the tutee wants to cover during tutoring sessions, and suggest a meeting date/time.  The tutor will Cc the professor of the course on this initial message. 
  7. Individual tutors work with students at a time and place convenient to both the tutor and tutee. Tutees are limited to five hours of tutoring per week.
  8. After each tutoring session, the tutor ensures that the tutee signs a Tutor Verification & Summary form to confirm tutoring hours.
  9. Tutors submit their Tutor Verification & Summary forms to Doane 102 every two weeks, in addition to submitting their tutoring hours online.
  10. Tutoring continues throughout the semester and tutors participate in ongoing tutor development opportunities.

How do I become a Tutor? 

If you are interested in the position, you must complete the New Tutor Application [pdf] and submit it to Doane 102.  Please note that the Tutor Application also requires that a faculty member submit a recommendation on your behalf. 

Faculty members can nominate students to tutor by completing the Tutor Nomination Form [pdf]

You must also meet the following criteria:

Qualifications:

  • Nomination by instructor(s) of course(es) for which tutoring will be done
  • Overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • GPA in subject area(s) of at least 3.0

Skills:

  • Mastery of subject being tutored
  • Strong overall academic ability
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with peers
  • Ability to work well with faculty
  • Ability to serve as a role model for students seeking assistance
  • Ability to be empathetic to students having difficulties
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions

Responsibilities:

  • Attend tutor training sessions in order to begin tutoring
  • Submit Tutor Verification & Summary reports both accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Be available to discuss student's work with faculty members or the Academic Support & Enrichment Center upon request
  • Be available for at least 3-4 hours per week for tutoring throughout the semester Please note: Students are permitted to work a total of 10 hours/week on campus. International students are permitted to work 20 hours/week.
  • Report any problems or concerns to the Tutor Coordinator immediately

More information....

First semester first year students are not eligible to become tutors. In an effort to provide somewhat steady business for tutors, the number of students selected to tutor for each department will be limited. If the number of students recommended to tutor for a given department exceeds the projected demand for tutoring (based on last year's statistics), tutors will be chosen based on the range of relevant courses they have taken and the flexibility of their schedules. Please note that submitting your Tutor Application materials does not guarantee that you will be selected as a tutor.

Tutors are hired for one year appointments.  Students wishing to return as tutors for subsequent years must submit a Returning Tutor Application and attend a Tutor Training session to share their experience with new tutors.

It is difficult to predict how many hours you might work as a tutor. Your hours will depend on the demand for tutoring in your subject area and how many tutors are currently on staff for the subject you tutor.