How to Become a Tutor

Applicants must:

be enrolled in a degree/certificate program at UMaine and be taking at least 6 credits
have passed UMaine course(s) they wish to tutor with a “B” or better
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
be available to work approximately 4 to 6 hours per week
be available for mandatory training TBD each semester in order to complete certification requirements

Tutors are most needed in the following subjects areas:

To apply:

Students must complete an application at the link below:
- Tutor Program Application
  - *In order to complete this application, you must be logged into your maine.edu email/UMaine Portal.
The Tutor Program hires both work-study and non work-study students

Tutor responsibilities:

Work with groups of students for two hours (per group) each week
Prepare for tutoring sessions
Be aware of student progress and the various metacognitive learning strategies applicable to the material covered
Complete bi-weekly report(s)
Attend tutor training sessions to fulfill College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements
Detailed responsibilities are more clearly outlined at the time of the interview

Tutor benefits:

Tutors are paid hourly at minimum wage (currently $12.75/hour)
Tutoring is a beneficial way to prepare for upper level courses, GREs, and other professional exams
Develop and improve inter- and intrapersonal communication skills
Upon completion of training and 50 hours of tutoring, tutors earn two levels of certification from the College Reading and Learning Association.
- Tutors who complete their Level I certification are eligible for the Education Design Lab’s 21st Century Skills Oral Communication Badge.
Tutors who are hired may elect to earn 1, 2, or 3 academic credits (EHD298, a Field Experience course through the College of Education and Human Development)