What is a Peer Tutor?

Peer Tutors are currently enrolled Skyline College students who provide academic support to fellow students by guiding them through course material and fostering effective study habits and problem-solving strategies. Peer tutors encourage students in becoming independent learners by promoting a collaborative and positive learning environment, and by offering feedback that inspires growth and critical thinking.

Job Duties

  • Conduct one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions (In-Person & Online)
  • Support students in gaining a stronger understanding of course content and material through the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Adapt tutoring approaches to students’ diverse learning styles and foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
  • Model successful student practices, such as organization, time-management, note-taking and study strategies
  • Complete administrative tasks, such as maintaining tutor session logs
  • Maintain regular, timely communication with the tutoring lab leads and Learning Center Manager
  • Promote tutoring services on-campus through ongoing outreach tasks and brief classroom visits
  • Participate in mandatory semester orientations and ongoing, monthly professional development trainings

Requirements

  • Must be a current Skyline College student and maintain enrollment in a minimum of 6-units.
  • Received a B+ or higher in the subject(s) you are applying to tutor.
  • Completion of the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)’s Level I International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). Students can earn their Level I certificate through the following options:
    1. Option A (Recommended): Successful enrollment in and completion of LSKL 110: Effective Tutoring and Practicum (1-unit course).
    2. Option B: Completion of the Learning Center’s CRLA Level I online, asynchronous training modules. Students must first be granted permission to opt out of enrolling in LSKL 110.
  • Must demonstrate respect, awareness and humility towards diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and experiences

Pay Rate

  • The pay rate for our tutors is $17.12 per hour.

How to Apply

To apply, you must prepare the following materials. You will upload your materials through our online job application.

  • Resume: a brief document that summarizes your education, work experience, skills, and achievement
  • Cover Letter: a 1-page letter where you introduce yourself, explain your interest in becoming a Peer Tutor, and describe how your skills and past experiences make you a strong candidate for the position)
  • Unofficial Transcript: a record of your academic history that you can access and download from WebSmart
  • Reference: You will need to provide the name, phone number, and email address of a personal or professional reference that can speak positively to your experience, skills and character. At Skyline College, this can be an instructor, a staff person or administrator.
Apply to be a Learning Center Peer Tutor