Position Summary
The Quantitative Learning Center (Q Center) is seeking qualified undergraduate students to serve as Peer Tutors in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics. Peer Tutors provide academic support to students enrolled in undergraduate Q courses through individual and small-group tutoring in a collaborative learning environment.
Tutors work 6–10 hours per week and are compensated at $17.75 per hour.
About the Q Center
The Q Center provides peer tutoring and review sessions for undergraduate quantitative courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Tutors are undergraduate students who have successfully completed these courses and support peers using shared academic experience. Graduate assistants from each discipline assist with tutoring and facilitate review sessions to ensure a high-quality academic support program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring for undergraduate Q courses
- Assist students with understanding course concepts, problem-solving, and exam preparation
- Participate in scheduled tutoring shifts and review sessions
- Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- Collaborate with Q Center staff and graduate assistants to support student learning
Required Qualifications
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Successful completion of required coursework in at least one subject area:
• Mathematics: MATH 1131 and MATH 1132
• Physics: PHYS 1201, and 1202, or 1501, and 1502
• Chemistry: CHEM 1127 and CHEM 1128
• Statistics: STAT 1000 and STAT 1100
- Minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA
- Minimum 3.5 GPA in Q courses
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience
- Ability to tutor in multiple subject areas
- Interest in academic support, education, or STEM-related fields
Work Schedule and Compensation
Hours: 6–10 hours per week
Compensation: $17.75 per hour
Work Environment: On-campus, collaborative academic support setting
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Completed Q Center application form (online)
- Unofficial academic transcript
Qualified applicants will be required to complete a subject-area assessment and participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Useful links:
https://qcenter.uconn.edu/become-a-q-center-tutor/
https://qcenter.uconn.edu/apply-to-be-a-q-center-tutor/
For more information, contact: Dr. Emine Yavuz at qcenter@uconn.edu