MT.SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
Requirements for Tutor Hiring in Position Levels I, II, Ill
1. Any student being considered for a Peer Tutor position must be an active
student at Mt. San Jacinto College or other accredited 2 or 4 year college. S/he
must enroll and maintain at least 6 units throughout the entire semester of hire.
2. A prospective tutor must successfully complete the TA-100 course with an "A"
in order to be considered for a tutoring position. (Please note: prior to fall
2011, the course was titled TA-80)
3. A prospective tutor for the Writing Center must have completed TA-100 and
English 103 with an "A". (Please note: prior to fall 2011, TA for writing was
titled TA-82 or Eng 91)
4. A prospective tutor for the Math Center must have completed TA-100 and Math 96
with an "A", and be concurrently enrolled in a 100 or 200 level math course.
(Please note: prior to fall 2011, TA for math was titled TA-81)
5. Tutoring in all other disciplines requires a grade of "A" in the specific
courses being tutored and successful completion of TA-100.
6. Along with a completed Tutor Application, applicants need to submit:
a. A copy of all college transcripts; unofficial is acceptable.
b. A short introduction letter communicating the subjects s/he would like to tutor
and why. In addition, the applicant should provide any pertinent information
regarding past tutoring experiences, as well as other skills s/he has to offer the
LRC. Please address this letter to the Tutorial Services Specialist of the LRC.
NOTE: All required documents for a. and b. must be submitted at the same time. No
digital/e-mail copies of applications will be accepted. Submit a hard copy of the
application package to the Learning Resource Center's reception area. To submit the
application in person to the TSS, please make an appointment via e-mail or by calling
(contact info below).
7. Letters of Recommendation: a prospective tutor must have two letters of
recommendation submitted on his/her behalf. These recommendation letters
must come from faculty teaching in the discipline the student plans to tutor.
Recommendations can be sent directly from the faculty members to the Tutorial
Services Specialist.
San Jacinto Campus
TSS: Maria M Aquino
Ph: 951-487-3481
E-mail: maquino@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus
TSS: Madeline Pesanovic
Ph: 951-639-5481
E-mail: mpesanovic@msjc.edu
MSJC
MSJC - LRC TUTOR
M T.SAN JACI TO COLLEGE
Peer Tutor- Employment Application
Full Name:
Rev. Date: 2/5/15
Date:
Last
First
M.l.
Address:
City,State
Street Address
Phone: (
)
Student ID#:
Date Available:
Zip Code
E-mail Address:
Hours of availability:
Subject(s) you wish to tutor (list all):
Check if you have taken:
TA-100
TA-80
I am interested in tutoring at the (check one):
TA-81
TA-82/Eng 91
MVC campus
SJC campus
MSJC CLASSES COMPLETED (APPLICABLE TO CLASSES YOU WISH TO TUTOR):
Subject (Title & No.)
Instructor
Semester/Yr.
Grade
School
Semester/Yr.
Grade
CLASSES CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN:
COLLEGE COURSES TAKEN AT ANOTHER SCHOOL:
Class
Total Number of College Units Completed:
Please lndentify/Explain any prior teaching and/or tutoring experience:
Degrees (If Any). Please give school and date (s):
Student Tutor Faculty Recommendation
MS
Note: applicants must submit two faculty recommendations
(print two copies of this form).
MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
Instructor's Name: ___________________________________________________
At which campus (check one)
O SJC
O MVC
Applicant's Name: _________________
The student identified above has applied for a job in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as a peer
tutor. As part of the screening process, s/he is required to possess subject area competency,
excellent communication skills and the capacity to provide both academic support and a positive
example of success to his/her peers. An exemplary faculty recommendation is a critical
component of the application process.
Please provide the requested information and return this form to the Tutorial Services
Specialist of the LRC where the student is seeking employment If you would prefer to submit a
letter of recommendation please do so as an attachment in an e-mail.
San Jacinto Campus
TSS: Maria M Aquino
Ph: 951-487-3481
E-mail: maquino@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus
TSS: Madeline Pesanovic
Ph: 951-639-5481
E-mail: mpesanovic@msjc.edu
Name of class(es) taken: ______________
Semester/year taken: _______
Final Grade: _________
Please specify area of academic strengths: _____________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please specify any areas of academic weakness:______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Briefly describe any leadership skills demonstrated in the classroom:
_
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have any reservations about recommending this student to become a peer tutor?
O YES
O NO
(check one)
If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your time.