Tutor Applicant Instructions
Thank you for your interest in becoming a tutor at Boise State University. Please carefully read the
qualifications, time commitment, and application process outlined below. Incomplete applications will
not be accepted.
Tutor Qualifications:
 Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.
 Have achieved an “A” or “B” in the course(s) wanting to tutor.
 Be enrolled in at least 6 credits at Boise State University.
 Be able to communicate clearly and compassionately to the tutees.
 Interviewed and approved by a department official/instructor for the subject you wish to tutor.
**Potential math tutors will need to meet with Kathrine Johnson in the math department.
 Sophomore status or higher.
Tutor Time Commitment:
 Some Supplemental Instruction Tutors usually spend about 10 hours per week working on their
subject for which they tutor. This would include occasionally attending the class they tutor for,
holding one or two in-person study sessions per week, possibly maintaining an on-line tutorial
blackboard site, preparing practice quizzes, tests, outlines, reviews, etc.
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Drop-In tutoring does not normally require attending a class or doing preparation work. Tutor agrees
to certain hours per week depending on the subject and is available during the designated time for
students to access.
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Other programs such as the V.A., Athletics, and Student Success may have other constraints as to
the number of hours allowed to tutor each week. Check with the particular department as to the time
commitments.
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Attend any tutor training and or meetings set up by the Tutorial Coordinator.
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Maintain attendance statistics pertaining to study sessions or have students log-in.
Wage:
 Year One $8.50 per hour minimum. Some Departments vary on range of hourly wage.
 Increases in pay will be based on available funds after the first year of employment.
The Application Process:
 Fill out the attached application completely.
 Attach a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.
 Make an appointment with either the Department Chair or a qualified instructor who can appraise
your knowledge of the subject material. (Math tutors must meet with Kathrine Johnson)
 After having met with the department for the subject you wish to tutor, be sure to have he/she
sign your application at the bottom under Departmental Approval.
 Return your completed application to the receptionist at the Gateway Center for Academic
Support.
After reviewing your application the Tutorial Coordinator will contact you via email or phone. Should
a position be available that you qualify for; the Tutorial Coordinator will have you call the Gateway
Center for Academic Support to schedule an appointment for a final interview.
TUTOR APPLICATION
Personal Information
Student ID # _____________________________
Social Security # ____________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Initial
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Number & Street)
(City)
(Zip Code)
E-mail Address: _____________________________________________
Phone #______________________________
Do you have work-study available?
If yes, how much? _____________________
Yes _____
No _____
Educational Information
Class (circle one): FR
SO
JR
SR
GR Major___________________________
Cum. GPA ________
Degreed but not attending _______________ Cum. GPA _______________
Experience
What subject(s) do you want to tutor? _________________________________________________________________
Which campus location(s) do you want to be considered for? ___ Boise
___ Canyon County
Which program(s)/department(s) do you want to tutor in? (Check all that apply)
___ Math Drop-in Cntr.
___ Supplemental Instruction Subject _______________
___ Private Tutoring
___ Chemistry Drop-in
___ Modern Language __________________
___ Student Success
___ Veterans
___ ESL (Please attach a writing sample)
___ Disability Services
___ Athletics
___ Peer Facilitator
___ Applied Technology
___ McNair Program
___ Writing Center (Please attach a writing sample)
___ University CORE
References
List at least 3 current references: (employer, professor, advisor, etc.)
Name
Title/Position
Phone
Relationship (no personal friends)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I, ______________________________, authorize Tutorial Services to contact individual references listed above.
Departmental Approval (All tutors must be interviewed by either the Department Chair, or Instructor that can verify
subject knowledge and expertise.)
__________________________
Math Level (math tutors only)
_________________________________________________
Kathrine Johnson – Math Department
____________
Date
_____________________
Subject
_________________________________________________
Signature of Department Chair/Instructor
____________
Date
_____________________
Subject
_________________________________________________
Signature of Department Chair/Instructor
____________
Date
**** Attach an unofficial copy of your transcript to this application ****