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 and 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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. Attending 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* 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.

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