Student Employment Opportunity: Vacancies for BSCI 189I and PHIL 140 SI Leaders

Academic Achievement Program’s Tutoring and College Study Skills components provides tutoring and Supplemental Instruction for a variety of University courses that utilizes a small group, collaborative learning environment.  The program is looking for candidates who exhibit the following qualifications:

• Earned a grade of B or better in the course or a related/similar course
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• A firm grasp of the subject area
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds. 
• Good level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Appropriate and professional behavior at all times.

SI leaders usually have a time commitment ranging from 6-7 hours per week which includes the following:

• Participate a two-part training session at the beginning of the semester
• Attending the lecture portion of the course you are tutoring:
  • BSCI 189I--Dr. Presson's MWF 11-11:50 am lecture (SI leader vacancy)
  • PHIL 140--Dr. Kerstein's TuTh 9:30-10:20 am lecture (SI leader vacancy)
• Conducting two-fifty minute SI sessions per week
• Turn in necessary paperwork on a weekly basis
• Attend staff meetings twice a month
• Observe another SI leader's session

SI leaders can earn hourly compensation (with the pay-scale starting at $8.00/hour, based on previous experience and your student status) or institutional credit through EDUC388, Guided Experiences in College Teaching.  This seminar course meets once a week and covers strategies for becoming effective peer facilitators. A complete application includes a resume, letter of interest, and two letters of recommendation. Interested candidates should contact Ms. Sharon Vanwright at 301-405-7464 or svanwrig@umd.edu.