Become an ASC Tutor
To start the Tutor Application, click on the button below and make sure to have Faculty complete the Recommendation Form.
Fall 2024 ASC Tutor Application Form (Download here)
Faculty Recommendation Form (PDF-fillable, download here)
Instructor Recommendation form must be signed by the appropriate course instructors from the subject areas you wish to tutor.
Recruitment Timeframe
The Tutoring Center has two recruitment periods every year: November-December for the following Spring semester and April-July for the following Fall semester.
Tutors are chosen through a selective process based on qualifications, recommendations, and an interview with the ASC Faculty.
Selected tutors will be expected to register for an online training course as required. The training course, INS 10/810 Peer Tutor and Mentor Training is for new tutors. It is a 12-week class offered in spring and fall semesters.
Tutors at the Tutoring Center are expected to act as role models for students by regularly attending their own classes, practicing successful study habits, and maintaining a positive learning attitude.
Closing Dates
- December 31 – for new tutors starting the following spring semester.
- July 31- for new tutors starting the following fall semester.
Peer Tutor Position Description
Peer tutors provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to students in the Academic Support Center (ASC) located in the Student Engagement Center, Room in SEC-154.
Peer tutors support students’ learning by reviewing class material, identifying learning difficulties, formulating ideas for papers, working on solutions to problems and providing useful study skills to students that need supplemental help.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support during assigned hours.
- Be punctual, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the students’ needs.
- Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing any lecture notes, handouts, and/or textbook.
- Exercise professional discretion at all times. We encourage conversation with other staff to enhance tutoring skills, but you should always conduct such conversations with tact and care. Information about students should not leave the confines of the Tutoring Center.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all tutoring sessions
- Participate in outreach activities, e.g. presenting information regarding academic support programs.
- Participate in ASC staff meetings and training workshops.
Qualifications
- Firm understanding of the subject/course you wish to tutor.
- Earned grade of a B or better in the class that you will be tutoring and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Possess strong organizational, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills.
- Be able to serve as a role model for students seeking assistance.
- Obtain recommendations from at least two Mission College faculty about tutoring in the subject area of interest.
- Commit to working at least 8 hours per week.
Pay and Employment
- Peer tutors’ pay is according to the Student Worker Salary Schedule issued by the district Human Resources Office. The start rate is $19.75 per hour for both individual and group tutoring.
- Job assignments could be providing tutoring in the Academic Support Center and/or embedded tutoring in a classroom setting.
- Employment as a tutor does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours, or continued employment.