About this role
Job Summary
Tutors will assist students in learning how to solve problems independently, aid students in utilization of appropriate resources to further their understanding of course concepts, and exemplify the behavior of a successful Purdue student. Tutors will provide support and encouragement for students in a variety of courses and foster a productive academic atmosphere. All tutors are expected to assist students on a drop-in basis during their indicated working hours (which may include Sunday afternoons or weekday evenings).
Responsibilities
- Provide student support in domain-specific courses through drop-in tutoring sessions during tutor-specified operating hours in ET 003 at Purdue University in Indianapolis.
- All tutoring is in-person.
- Be clearly identifiable as a support resource for students (wear lanyard, reach out to students, etc) Present practice exercises to students and facilitate appropriate individual/small group discussion of solution options Examine and appropriately identify any potential for improvement on existing student work Maintain personal understanding of course concepts and topics to best facilitate learning Identify appropriate study resources and practices and present recommendations to students Engage in ongoing professional development including semester trainings, supervisor check-ins, and team meetings.
- Use Microsoft Teams/email to communicate schedule changes promptly and respond to offers of additional hours Required Qualifications Purdue student studying in Indianapolis Minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.3 Achieved high grades in their courses as follows: an A- or higher in the Purdue MA 261 Multivariable Calculus course OR an A- or higher in at least ONE of the following advanced designations: Chemistry: CHEM 11510 and/or CHEM 11610 (or equivalents) Computer Science: CS 159 Physics: PHYS 172 and/or PHYS 272 (or equivalents) Statistics: STAT 301 and/or STAT 350 (or equivalents) A fluent understanding of the content and material for the courses in their domain Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as a positive attitude and passion for helping others Be willing to commit to the position for at least one full semester Be in good academic and judicial standing at Purdue University Hours & Compensation Availability to tutor between 5 and 10 hours per week, with flexible additional hours around exams/projects for domain courses Wage of $13.25 per hour In your application, please clearly indicate the subject you would like to tutor (Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics) Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
- Education 0 Experience 0 FLSA Status Non-Exempt