Peer Tutor

Position Summary

The Peer Tutor will work under the direct supervision of the Program Director and Senior Tutors at the Center for Academic Learning (CAL) at the UNM Gallup Branch. He/she will provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. The Peer Tutor will guide and assist students with an assortment of assignments, test/quiz review, and other math/science related requirements.

The Peer Tutor will also collaborate regularly with the professional staff to aid in a variety of tasks.

Successful Summer 2026 candidates for this position should be able to work flexibly, particularly during late afternoon and night hours on Monday - Friday 8:00am
-5:00pm.

• Provide one-on-one tutoring, and/or facilitate group study sessions, and/or tutor virtually to guide students with their math/science assignments, projects, and other math/science related tasks.
• Participate in classroom visits, new student orientations, and/or booths to help promote CAL services to the UNM-Gallup community.
• Implement tutoring strategies that accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Works with support staff to provide and promote a fun, safe and positive study environment.
• Maintains and updates confidential records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Must have the ability and willingness to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds with various levels of academic preparation pursuing a variety of majors.
• Communicate well with students and provide motivation and positive reinforcement.
• Assist with special events (Workshop, Trainings, etc.).
• Complete required/requested training and participate in the CRLA certification requirements; attend all staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Help maintain the lab – put away supplies, textbooks, light cleaning, etc.
• Keep up to date with assignments in the courses and prepare students for quizzes and exams.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be an enrolled UNM‑Gallup student with at least 3.0 (three) hours of instruction per semester.
• Must have completed Math 1220 and English 2210 with a grade of B+ or better.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have good interpersonal and customer service skills.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.