Would you like to become a tutor for the Academic Link? Here is how:
Qualifications
- Be a current or former VWCC student, a student at another college, or a qualified member of the community.
- Have an A or high B in the subject for which you’d like to tutor and/or professional experience that qualifies you to tutor the subject.
- Have an overall 3.0 GPA on all current and previous college work.
- Maintain a 3.0 overall GPA during the time you’re employed as a tutor (current college students only).
FAQs
What hours would I have to work? Tutors generally set their own hours; however, applicants should have at least 10 hours per week available to devote to tutoring.
How much are tutors paid? The hourly wage starts at $12.00 per hour and increases with experience and education.
Will I receive any training? Yes. All new tutors are required to complete paid training each semester.
Can I tutor a class I’m currently taking? No. Tutors must have completed a class with a high B or A before they can tutor for that class.
Application
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Tests will not be given out in the Testing Center within 30 min of closing.
The library is closed whenever the college is closed for holidays or inclement weather.
Contact Us
Brown Library – Link Learning Commons
540-857-6442
tutoring@virginiawestern.edu