Student - Biology/Chemistry Tutor

Position Announcement

Academic Tutoring at UVU is seeking student tutors who will work one-on-one and with groups to help students navigate the challenges of their assigned courses and content material.

Academic Tutoring embraces the power of students helping students and supports all individuals—regardless of identity, culture, point of view, or background—as they navigate the challenges associated with their educational goals. With a focus on gateway major courses, certified peer tutors work alongside each student to foster serious academic exploration and inspire lifelong learning.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Tutor students (individually and in groups) by appointment and/or drop-in, in assigned courses and content material.
• On top of face-to-face tutoring, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or in other labs across campus.
• Participate in required tutor training and certification.
• Tutors are also expected to contribute to certain Academic Tutoring initiatives like conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and contributing to end of the year events.
  
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Grade B- or better in CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1220 and currently/will be enrolled in CHEM 2310.
• Grade B- or better in BIOL 1610.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Grade B- or better in CHEM 2310 & 2320.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Effective tutors are:

• Knowledgeable about a wide range of Chemistry and Biology content.
• Well-versed in study skills and strategies.
• Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges.
• Excellent communicators who can adapt their teaching to a variety of needs and backgrounds.
• Reliable, has strong time and task-management skills.
• Familiar with available student resources on campus.
  
  

Effective Tutors Can

• Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge.
• Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.
• Read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs.
• Participate in ongoing trainings.