Academic Services - Becoming a Tutor

Two Wisconsin student-athletes study together in the UW Student-Athlete Performance Center (SAPC) during the 2018-19 school year

Tutoring is a great opportunity for part-time employment that allows you to work with your peers while developing communication and teaching skills. The Wisconsin Athletics tutoring program is also CRLA certified, which is a great resume builder. Tutors work both in-person at Camp Randall and the Kohl Center, with the possibility of virtual tutoring on Microsoft Teams. As a tutor, you will meet once a week with an assigned student for the duration of the semester. You should be very confident in the subject matter for the courses you select to tutor.

Qualifications: A or AB in the courses you want to tutor; at least sophomore standing

Tutor Course Needs: Please inquire about any other courses you are confident in tutoring

When applying, please submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and a cover letter that states the courses you are interested in tutoring and your availability. Application information can be submitted through a job posting found at studentjobs.wisc.edu.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Enthusiasm for and demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter
  • Personable, flexible, and highly confident in material
  • The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written format
  • A professional demeanor and dedication to confidentiality and academic integrity
  • The commitment to tutor for at least one full semester, with at least a year being preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Tutor assigned student(s) in group or one-on-one sessions once per week for the duration of the semester
  • Assess each student’s comprehension of material and adapt tutoring style to individual needs
  • Write a report that summarizes each tutoring session using Teamworks (Athletics’ report platform)
  • Follow compliance regulations in all tutoring sessions
  • Communicate with supervisor in a timely manner
  • Attend all trainings