How to Apply

The Learning Den Fall 2025 application period has closed. However, there may be some tutoring opportunities available for specific courses. If you are interested, please email Joseph Cunningham at [email protected].

Qualifications

Students interested in becoming tutors must:

• Be a registered undergraduate or graduate student at Johns Hopkins University.
• Prior experience tutoring or mentoring before or while at JHU, whether formally or informally.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have earned an “A-” or better in the specific JHU course being tutored (Exceptions may be possible on a case-by-case basis).
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively and maintain a mature, professional demeanor.

Tutoring Explained

Most Learning Den tutors work as Personalized Tutors, providing one-on-one support to students. As a Personalized Tutor, you can tutor any course in which you earned an A- or better. For every hour you tutor, you also receive one hour of paid prep time. Tutors are expected to meet with each assigned student for one hour per week, from the time of scheduling until the end of the term.

On average, Personalized Tutors work 4–6 hours per week, though some work 10–12 hours. However, tutoring hours depend on student demand, as tutors are only paid for sessions worked. While most tutors build a full roster of students by the end of the semester, hours worked can fluctuate.

In addition to Personalized Tutoring, there are opportunities to work Drop-in Tutoring Hours, where 2–4 tutors assist students in a group setting without appointments. Drop-in Tutoring is more informal and supports fewer courses, and while there is no paid prep time, tutors are compensated for their shifts regardless of student attendance.

Finally, the Organic Chemistry Initiative (OCI) and General Chemistry Review (GCR) are also part of the Learning Den. Interested applicants may be considered for roles in these programs.

For questions, please contact Joseph Cunningham at [email protected].