Academic Tutor (Math)

About the role

Assists students learn mathematics, and learn to use technology that supports the learning of mathematics in the Mathematics Learning Center. Responsible for maintaining an effective mathematics learning and supportive environment within the center.

Responsibilities

• Assists and tutors individual and small groups of students learn mathematics in the MLC
• Assists and tutors individual and small groups of students learn to use graphing calculators, computers and web-based instructional support materials and software to support mathematics learning in the MLC
• Assists the manager by participating in the delivery of mathematical workshops for students in the MLC
• Assists the manager in maintaining a safe, secure, and organized learning environment within the MLC during specified hours
• Assists the manager in maintaining rules, policies, and procedures of the MLC during specified hours
• Supports an attractive, clean, and functional learning environment in the MLC
• Works Collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff of the Division of the Library & Learning Resources, the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and the Department of Mathematics
• Sensitive to the needs of a culturally diverse community and student body and sensitive to the needs of students requesting assistance

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12 to 18 months related experience or course work/certification
• Minimum of two college mathematics courses at an accredited college or university with a grade of “A” or “B” starting at College Algebra or higher
• Experience with the use of TI-83/83+/84/84+ graphing calculators, computers, and web-based instructional support materials and software