Student - Math Tutor - Fall

Position: Student - Math Tutor - Fall 2026
Utah Valley University's Math Lab is seeking additional peer math tutors who can provide academic support to students. As a tutor, you will be responsible for assisting students from various backgrounds and skill levels in understanding math concepts and content material.

As a tutor, you will be responsible for providing academic support to students both in-person and online. You will also be expected to complete all mandatory training, maintain reliability and punctuality, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Additional responsibilities may include conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, producing content-based videos, designing and delivering workshops, and assisting with various Math Lab marketing initiatives throughout the semester.

Department Overview

The Math Lab helps students succeed by reinforcing mathematical and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching study techniques that can be applied to any subject. We recognize the opportunity-and responsibility-to support all students in ways that facilitate self-discovery and build confidence in their mathematical pursuits.

* Must be a current UVU student.

* Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

* Must commit to working a minimum of 10 hrs/week.

* Must have completed ONE of the following with a grade of B or better:

* MAT 1030 - Quantitative Reasoning

* MAT 1035 - Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra

* MATH 1210 - Calculus I

* MATH 2020 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

* MGMT 2240 - Business Calculus

* MGMT 2340 - Business Statistics I

* STAT 2040 - Principles of Statistics

* STAT 2050 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

Preferred Qualifications

* Completion of MATH 2250 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra; MATH 2270
-Linear Algebra; MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations; and/or one upper division (3000 or 4000) course.

Effective tutors are:

* Knowledgeable about a wide range of math curricula.

* Well-versed in fundamental study skills and strategies.

* Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges.

* Excellent communicators who can adapt their tutoring to meet a variety of needs and backgrounds.

* Reliable with strong time and task-management skills.

* Familiar with available student resources on campus.

Effective tutors can:

* Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge.

* Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.

* Maintain confidentiality.

* Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.

* Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs and participate in on-going training.

* Reliably complete assigned tasks on time.