| Responsibilities | Qualifications | Perks | PMT Handbook |
What is a Peer-Mentor Tutor?
- A PMT is a student who will assist other students in an academic and social environment.
- A PMT will assist workshop/study group instructors in developing the students’ critical thinking skills, guide the students to be problem solvers and promote deductive reasoning instead of “feeding” students the answer.
- A PMT will be technologically oriented. For the English workshops, PMT’s will work with individual students helping them on the computer and to do research through the internet. For math workshops, PMT’s are expected to have a strong knowledge on the use of scientific and graphing calculators and to promote their use among students.
- A PMT will find themselves in the role of a mentor; guiding students with advice on how to approach questions related to student life, i.e., where to find this, who should I see about this, how do I handle this, etc.
- A PMT will promote leadership and academic-excellency skills by example for other students. A PMT will be expected to act in a professional and moral manner
What are some of the responsibilities of a peer mentor tutor?
- To assist other students in an academic and professional environment.
- To assist students in developing their critical thinking skills, guide the students to be problem solvers and promote deductive reasoning instead of “feeding” students the answer. A PMT will also encourage students to incorporate good study and time management skills.
- To be a mentor; guiding students with advice on how to approach questions related to student life, i.e., where to find this? who should I see about this? how do I handle this? and so forth.
- To promote leadership and academic-excellency skills by setting an example for other students. A PMT will be expected to act in a professional and moral manner
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What are the qualifications to become a peer mentor tutor?
- A minimum 3.5 GPA. If the student is a first-semester new student, then the math and English placements will be considered in lieu of a GPA.
- At least one reference from a previous math or English instructor and/or a character reference from a faculty person, staff person or administrator.
- Completed or placed into ENG 106.
- Completed or placed into MTH 113/MTH 110 or higher.
- Show an aptitude to tutor other students.
- A friendly and helpful personality.
- Be responsible and have a good work ethic.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
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What are the “perks” for a peer mentor tutor?
- Receive work study pay rate.
- Have a flexible work schedule.
- Improve their communications skills.
- Develop relationships/friendships with other students.
- Promote community service and social responsibility.
- Become leaders of the community.
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