The Learning Center is continually seeking qualified and motivated work-study and non-work-study students to serve as peer tutors. Peer tutors are paid $9.50 to $10 per hour depending on education and experience.Work hours are flexible based on tutor’s schedule and subject needs. If you are interested in becoming part of the teaching community at NYIT and would like to gain incredible experience while reinforcing your own knowledge and skills, call the Learning Center on your campus: 516.686.7661 (Old Westbury) or 212.261.1533 (Manhattan).
Tutor Qualifications
- You must be enrolled at NYIT as an undergraduate, having earned 12 or more college credits, or be a graduate student with tutoring experience.
- You need to have a 3.0 or better grade in courses they are tutoring and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- An instructor must give you a recommendation.
- You must be dependable, patient, and able to work well with diverse student population and staff.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- You will need to attend mandatory tutor training.
Graduate Assistant Qualifications
Basic qualifications may include previous tutoring and/or teaching experience, leadership skills, schedule flexibility, a strong sense of responsibility, and ability to relate to a diverse student population. In addition, a GA must possess good verbal and communications skills.
- Fully matriculated, attending full-time in graduate studies at NYIT and have completed at least 1 semester.
- 3.25 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- A recommendation from your Academic Advisor.
- Personal interview with the Director of the Academic Enrichment Programs and The Learning Center staff.
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