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• Strong content knowledge appropriate for the level of tutoring support assigned.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to explain complex ideas effectively, using different approaches as needed.
• Eagerness to learn best practices for mathematics instruction and tutoring.
• Willingness to support students in their development of study and test-taking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion working with students.

To complete this application, you will need to submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and the contact information for one academic reference.

You will also complete an application survey and respond to a set of questions about your experiences to demonstrate how you meet the required qualifications and expected skills.

As a Math Learning Center Tutor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives by providing high-quality academic support for students with their mathematics coursework. Tutors will adapt their teaching to meet the needs of the students and they will help to establish a collaborative work environment that helps students develop their own learning of the course materials.

Job Duties will include:
• Conducting one-on-one or small group tutoring.
• Explaining mathematical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.
• Arriving on-time or early for your scheduled shifts.
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure the smooth operation of the MLC.
• Following all MLC policies and procedures as outlined in the MLC Handbook.
• Attending required position training and professional development throughout the semester.
• Additional duties as required depending on your particular MLC Tutor Role.

Note that there are four different MLC Tutor Positions: Classroom Peer Mentor, Drop-in Tutor, Course Assistant, and Proof Table Tutor. As part of your application, you will be asked to select which position(s) you are interested in applying for. Position descriptions are available on our website and in the application form. For additional information and an opportunity to ask questions, we also invite you to participate in one of two virtual MLC Employment Information Sessions:

Session 1: Thursday, March 13, 4:15-5pm
Session 2: Saturday, March 15, 1-1:45pm

Please use the following Zoom link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92582858623?pwd=tuntxfoXxYQzcJiCrJP4GEJkSMICX5.1&from=addon

Must be able to read students’ work and communicate verbally and in writing with other team members and students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/