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Are you interested in helping fellow students succeed while deepening your own understanding of the subjects you enjoy? Join the Learning Resource Center as a tutor!

Tutoring is a paid position and a great opportunity to support your peers, strengthen your communication skills, and build your resume. We offer two tutoring positions: Peer Tutors and Advanced Tutor II (available on an as-needed basis).

Peer Tutor

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible to become a tutor at the LRC, you must:

  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Have earned an A or B in the course(s) you wish to tutor.
  • Be enrolled in at least six units during the semester you are employed as required by Los Rios’s policy.
  • Successfully complete LRC 300: Tutor Training Course (details below)

LRC 300: Tutor Training Course

All tutors are required to take LRC 300, a one-unit tutor training course that introduces effective tutoring strategies and communication techniques.

  • Fall and Spring: Offered in hybrid format, with both in-person and online components.
  • Summer: Offered as a fully asynchronous online

You may enroll in LRC 300 prior to your first semester as a tutor.

How to Apply

To begin the process, please email the LRC’s Tutoring Coordinator, Sima Mohseni

Advanced Tutor II

Note: Advanced Tutor II positions are limited and only hired on an as-needed basis. These positions are currently available only for Math and English tutoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must hold an Associate degree in the tutoring subject or a related field
    OR
  • Have completed advanced coursework in the subject area
  • Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise
  • Have at least one year of tutoring experience

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Make a positive impact on students' academic success
  • Gain recognition for subject matter expertise

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the Adjunct Faculty Tutoring Coordinator, Sima Mohseni. Please include your resume, relevant transcripts, and a brief statement of interest.