Become A Tutor

The Center for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS) is always looking for motivated and professional students to join our team as peer educators.

If you’re passionate about helping your peers succeed and excel academically, we encourage you to apply! Being a peer educator is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to:

  • Develop Leadership Skills: Gain valuable experience in mentoring and guiding others.
  • Enhance Communication Skills: Build your ability to explain complex ideas effectively.
  • Strengthen Your Resume: Showcase your professionalism and expertise to future employers or graduate programs.
  • Build Connections: Work closely with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
  • Make a Difference: Help peers achieve their academic goals and thrive in their courses.

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Apply for the Peer Educator Roles

We offer several distinct roles to suit different talents and interests:

Embedded Tutor

  • Collaborates with faculty to support specific courses.
  • Attends class sessions and provides tailored academic support to students.

Content Tutor

  • Offers one-on-one or group tutoring in specific subjects.
  • Helps students master course material and develop effective study habits.

Academic Coach

  • Assists students with time management, goal setting, and learning strategies.
  • Focuses on building transferable skills for overall academic success.

Front Desk Peer Educator

  • Serves as the first point of contact for students visiting CLASS.
  • Manages check-ins, schedules appointments, and provides information about services.

 

Responsibilities

As a peer educator, you will support the CLASS’ mission of fostering academic success. Responsibilities include:

Embedded Tutors, Content Tutors, and Coaches:

  • Provide academic support through one-on-one or group sessions.
  • Adapt strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Maintain professionalism and document session details accurately.

Front Desk Peer Educators:

  • Welcome students and manage check-ins.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and sharing information about CLASS services.
  • Perform administrative duties such as organizing materials and maintaining records.

 

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility

  • Current Augusta University student enrolled in at least 10 credit hours.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with at least a 3.0 in the course(s) you wish to tutor (if applying for a tutoring role).
  • Faculty recommendation in the subject area you wish to tutor.

Requirements

  • Attend mandatory tutor training sessions.
  • Enroll in ASII-1201: Training for Peer Educators (for tutoring and coaching roles)

How to Apply

Here’s how you can join our team:

  1. Apply Through Handshake: Look for the peer educator position at the Learning & Academic Support.
  2. Submit required documents.
  3. Provide a faculty recommendation letter or email.
  4. Contact us with any questions.

Learning & Academic Support

  • Location: Summerville Campus, University Hall, Suite #156
  • Phone: 706-667-4777
  • Email: CLASS@augusta.edu
  • Administrative Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM (Monday – Friday)
  • Academic Support Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM (Monday – Friday)

Contact CLASS

Center for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS)

Summerville Campus University Hall Monday thru Friday 9a-6p

Health Sciences Campus Greenblatt Library Monday thru Thursday 9a-8p

Follow CLASS on social media for updates, workshops, academic support information, and student success programming.