How to Apply
The Learning Den is hiring new tutors for the Fall 2024 semester across various disciplines, with a focus on first and second-year courses in the following areas: chemistry, calculus, physics, linear algebra/differential equations, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, and economics.
The Learning Den has a rolling application with no deadline. If you are interested in a tutor position, please read the qualifications and responsibilities below before applying at the following link: Learning Den Tutor Application.
If you have questions about the position or application, please email Joseph Cunningham at [email protected].
Applications are reviewed based on:
- Initial application
- Course performance
- Tutoring or mentoring experience
- Faculty or staff recommendation (online form)
- Schedule availability
If your application is selected, you will be invited for an interview with the Learning Den staff and two members of the advisory board.
Responsibilities
Tutors must:
- Work on course-specific materials with students currently enrolled in the course.
- Monitor their assigned course syllabi and maintain open communication with course faculty.
- Attend all mandatory tutor training and staff development workshops.
- Tutoring is a year-long or two-semester commitment.
Drop-in Tutors
Commit to leading their designated session(s) for the duration of the semester. Tutoring starts the second full week of classes and ends the last day of classes each semester. Sessions do not run during Thanksgiving or spring break. Tutors must maintain accurate attendance records for their sessions.
Personalized Tutors
Hold regular hour-long weekly appointments with an assigned caseload of students. Meetings will continue from the time of assignment until the end of the semester. Tutors must regularly complete tutoring session reports.
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.
Exceptions to the above criteria will be made at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Academic Support.