Becoming a Tutor

The Tutoring and Learning Center is always looking for qualified people to tutor in various subjects. If you are interested in tutoring, please apply now! Once a completed application is received, one of the Tutoring Coordinators will contact you.

• Benefits
• Qualifications
• How to Apply

Benefits of Being a Tutor at TMCC

• Earn $9.50 an hour to start, $10.50 with a BA, $11.50 with an MA
• Retain and reinforce your knowledge
• Gain experience in education
• Help others in an inviting environment
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Earned an A in the course or courses for which you are applying to become a tutor.
• A completed application form, including a 200 word statement on why you want to be a tutor.
• One recommendation letter from an instructor or supervisor that has assessed your ability to be a tutor.
• A copy of your college transcript (Unofficial copy is acceptable)
• A current resume
• Writing tutor applicants must present a sample of their writing. The writing sample should preferably be a researched paper in MLA format from an English 102 class.
• All tutor applicants expect writing tutors are expected to give a 10 minute oral presentation in their subject area during the interview.
• Math tutor applicants will need to take an exam that covers the level(s) for which they are applying to tutor.
• If hired, you will be expected to complete the Level I, Basic Tutor Training Module, through the National Tutoring Association, an online self-paced tutor training.
• Preference will be given to TMCC student applicants

If you've earned an A in any of the following courses, you could be eligible for employment as a tutor in The Tutoring and Learning Center.

• Accounting
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• English
• French
• History
• Math
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Spanish

How to Apply

1. Complete and turn in this application .
2. Have an instructor or supervisor provide a recommendation using this form .

Please note: The Tutoring Coordinator will contact you once a completed application is reviewed.

Other things to know:

• Tutoring starts the second week of each semester for all subjects except math and chemistry, which begin the first week of classes.
• You will be expected to attend an orientation before the semester begins.