Need 15 students to work 6-12 hours per week. *Work-Study/*Non-Work-Study

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual or small group tutoring to students in Basic & Breadth classes.
• Assist students in understanding course content and developing effective study skills.
• Meet with professors, tutoring staff, Disability Support Services staff, and other CWU professionals to develop effective tutoring strategies for each student. 
• Enroll in one-credit tutor training course, leading to tutor certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). CRLA tutor certification is recognized nationally and is transferable from college to college.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills Needed:

• Prefer students with several courses in their major or minor. To be eligible to tutor in a particular course, students must have received a grade of at least B+ in that course or in a higher-level course that covers the same material in more depth.
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.7.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and study skills. Ability to work well with a diverse student population.
• Dependability, ability to work independently.

Why do you need this position?
To improve retention rates by providing tutoring support for freshman and sophomore level courses.

What educational benefits will the student gain from this position?
Students will gain teaching experience in their academic field. They will also enhance their interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Students will earn certification through the College Reading and Learning Association, as mentioned above.

Notes:

Length of Employment: Starting at the beginning of the 2009-2010 Academic Year and continuing until graduation.

SWS class: Exempt