Student - Math Tutor - Spring 2027

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University's Math Lab is seeking peer math tutors to support students at varying skill levels, helping them understand math concepts and problem-solving strategies.

Tutors work in-person and online, complete mandatory training, and maintain reliability and punctuality. They may also contribute to class visits, handouts, videos, workshops, and Math Lab marketing activities throughout the semester.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Commit to working a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Must have completed one of the listed math courses with a grade of B or better.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in-person and online.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain reliability and punctuality.
• Assist with class visits, handouts, content videos, workshops, and Math Lab marketing initiatives.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication skills

Mathematics knowledge

Reliability

Education

Current UVU student

GPA 3.0+

Job description

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.

As a tutor, you will be responsible for providing academic support to students both in-person and online. You will also be expected to complete all mandatory training, maintain reliability and punctuality, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Additional responsibilities may include conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, producing content-based videos, designing and delivering workshops, and assisting 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 hrs/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; MATH 2270 -Linear Algebra; MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations; and/or one upper-division (3000 or 4000) course.

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.