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Learning Objectives
Subjects Available for Tutoring
Apply To Be A Tutor:
Step One
Apply To Be A Tutor:
Step Two
Where to Find More Information
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Learning Objectives
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The student will learn that the only opportunity for employment in the
SMLC is to be a tutor
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The student will be able to understand that there are two parts to the
application process: tutor application and letters of recommendations.
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Subjects for Tutoring
The following subjects are available for tutoring:
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General Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Physics
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Math
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Statistics
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Part 1 of Application Process:
Tutor Application
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The application can be found on the SMLC’s website under the “Student
Positions” tab
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https://www.jmu.edu/smlc/documents/smlc-peer-tutor-application.pdf
Candidates need to return the completed application to a specific
person
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Chemistry and Physics: Dr. Mary Tam
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Math and Statistics: Dr. Jason Preszler
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Part Two of Application Process:
Letters of Recommendation
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Document can also be found of the SMLC website under “Student
Positions” tab
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https://www.jmu.edu/smlc/documents/smlc-recommendation-letter-form.pdf
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Either the recommender or the student can submit the letters of
recommendation
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The student needs to submit 2 letters
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One from a professor in the subject the student would like to tutor in
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One from anyone who can speak about personality/character
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Where to Find More Information
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The SMLC Website: JMU SMLC Home Page
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SMLC Student Employment Page: Student Positions
Email the faculty coordinators
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Chemistry and Physics: Dr. Mary Tam
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Math and Statistics: Dr. Jason Preszler
Visit the SMLC in the Student Success Center in Room 1100
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Question 1: There are three parts to
the tutor application process.
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There are two parts to the application process: tutor application and letters
of recommendation.
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Question 2: How many letters of
recommendation do you need to be a
tutor?
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You need 2 letters of recommendation. One must be from a professor that is
under the discipline you want to tutor, and the other is anyone who can
speak on your character, professionally.
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Question 3: What is the first part of the
application process (as stated in this
module)?
What, there is no
application process!
Just show up to the SMLC
Fill out a tutor application
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The first part of the application process (as stated in the module) is the tutor
application.
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Question 4: Which is NOT subject that
you can be a tutor for in the SMLC?
Organic Chemistry
Biology
Statistics
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Biology is NOT a topic that is tutored by students in the SMLC. The topics
that are offered include: chemistry, physics, statistics, and math.
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Question 5: What is the other part of the
tutor application process, besides
completing a tutor application?
Letters of
Recommendation
There is none, I already
completed the
application
4.0 GPA
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Obtaining the 2 letters of recommendation is the other part of applying to
be a tutor. Make sure you give the person recommending you the form that
can be found on the SMLC website!
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Congratulations!
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You have completed the quiz, and have completed the presentation
about student employment in the SMLC. If you find that being a tutor is
what you want to do, complete the process listed here, and good luck!
Works
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Works Cited
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[excelsior27]. (2009, May 8). James madison fight song [Video file].
Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZ7RolGw3w
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SMLC letter of recommendation [PDF document]. Retrieved from
http://www.jmu.edu/smlc/documents/smlc-recommendation-letterform.pdf
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SMLC peer tutor application [PDF document]. Retrieved from
http://www.jmu.edu/smlc/documents/smlc-peer-tutor-application.pdf
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Student Positions. (n.d.). Retrieved from <www.jmu.edu/smlc/studentpositions.html>
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