Student Tutor I- MSEIP (Engineering)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

5d • $11 • Onsite

About The Position

The Minority Engineering and Science Improvement Program STEM-Squared (MSEIP-STEM2) program tutors will provide individual and group tutoring (Face-to-Face and Online) on entry-level or barrier courses such as Calculus I, II and III, University Physics I and II, Chemistry I, Ordinary Differential Equation, Linear Algebra, and Engineering Foundations, Engineering Static and Dynamic and other advanced Engineering courses as needed.

Requirements

• Must have an A or B in the class to be tutored: Calculus I, II, and III, University Physics I and II, Chemistry I, Ordinary Differential Equation, Linear Algebra, and other engineering courses.
• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required trainings.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Subject to funding and/or need.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• 1-page cover letter addressing interest in the position and qualifications.
• At least three current professional references and their full contact information.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Previous tutoring experience.
• Ability to prepare and present tutorials for assigned Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry classes.
• Assist students in their class work and exam preparation.
• Strong computer knowledge in engineering software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual or small group- tutoring sessions in which each student is actively involved in exploring and learning the material.
• Review course concepts, provide alternate explanations, and offer multiple strategies for reviewing and reinforcing information.
• Help students to identify resources and to develop problem-solving strategies they can use when studying on their own.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed