Student - Math Tutor - Spring 2027

About the role

Utah Valley University's Math Lab is seeking additional peer math tutors who can provide academic support to students. As a tutor, you will be responsible for assisting students from various backgrounds and skill levels in understanding math concepts and content material.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students both in-person and online
• Complete all mandatory training
• Maintain reliability and punctuality
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Conduct class visits
• Create and update handouts
• Produce content-based videos
• Design and deliver workshops
• Assist with various Math Lab marketing initiatives throughout the semester

Department Overview

The Math Lab helps students succeed by reinforcing mathematical and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching study techniques that can be applied to any subject. We recognize the opportunity—and responsibility—to support all students in ways that facilitate self-discovery and build confidence in their mathematical pursuits.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must commit to working a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Must have completed one of the following with a grade of B or better:
  • MAT 1030 - Quantitative Reasoning
  • MAT 1035 - Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra
  • MATH 1210 - Calculus I
  • MATH 2020 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
  • MGMT 2240 - Business Calculus
  • MGMT 2340 – Business Statistics I
  • STAT 2040 - Principles of Statistics
  • STAT 2050 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of MATH 2250 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
• Completion of MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra
• Completion of MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations
• Completion of one upper-division (3000 or 4000 level) course

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective tutors are:

• Knowledgeable about a wide range of math curricula
• Well-versed in fundamental study skills and strategies
• Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges
• Excellent communicators who can adapt their tutoring to meet a variety of needs and backgrounds
• Reliable with 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
• Maintain confidentiality
• Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs and participate in ongoing training
• Reliably complete assigned tasks on time