Undergraduate Tutor STEM Tutoring Hub, AY
University of California Merced · Merced, California, USA
- Internship
About the role
Position
Undergraduate Tutor for STEM Tutoring Hub, AY 2026-2027
Role
The Office of Undergraduate Education tutors will serve as learning assistants for Math, Bio, Physics, Chem, ENGR and CSE in an open tutoring center format. Tutors increase course proficiency by assisting students in finding their own answers to questions and helping them learn methods to solve problems independently. Support is structured to reinforce course material, with a focus on grasping the content of courses and building student capacity to be successful in future courses.
Tutors are responsible for creating an inclusive learning environment, greeting students and explaining the functions of the learning centers to new students. Staff are responsible for reviewing and understanding the Employee Handbook, attending pedagogical training events, mentoring new tutors and ensuring compliance with Center procedures.
Qualifications
- Overall GPA of 3.0
- Grades of B or higher earned in tutored, or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds, age groups and learning needs
- Possess patience and interest in assisting students
- Strong grasp of course concepts
Completed Courses Required by Subject
- Math Tutoring: Math 12/22
- Chem Tutoring: Chem 100
- CSE Tutoring: CSE 24
- Physics Tutoring: Phys 9/19
- ENGR Tutoring: ENGR 57
- Bio Tutoring: Bio 110
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