FAQ

For the tutor applicant

How to get a job here:

The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC) employs over 250 tutors each quarter to provide academic assistance to UC Davis undergraduate students. Tutors can be assigned to work with students individually or in groups through any number of tutoring services.

Successful tutors are familiar with their subject material, take the time to prepare for tutoring and practice tutoring techniques that create an interactive learning environment. Successful tutoring strategies include teaching by asking questions, the use of positive reinforcement, and the use of feedback to determine student subject understanding. 

If you are interested in helping others be as successful as you are, consider applying for a tutoring position. The rewards are great for both you and the students! 

Requirements:

  1. Completion of the UC Davis course you wish to tutor at UC Davis with at least a 3.3 GPA (B+ or higher). The course must have been completed within a year of applying for a tutor position.

  2. Have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and maintain this GPA during employment.

  3. Complete a mock tutoring session as part of the interview process. 

  4. Writing Tutors are required to complete a writing competency exam.

  5. Register for our 1 unit, pass/no pass Tutor Pedagogy course within the first two quarters of being hired.

 

For the currently hired tutor

  1. Can I change my availability after I submit for the quarter?

    Unfortunately, availability changes are highly discouraged-- it must be requested and approved by AATC Management. Adding hours are always encouraged!

  2. I need to resubmit my Time Tracker. What should I do?

    Check out the Guide to Timesheets for the protocol!

  3. For individual tutoring, what type of absence is considered excused?

    Any illness, sport-related injury, or competition/competition related travel (for ICA) is considered excused.

  4. I made a mistake on my form! (reschedule/ absence/ time tracker) What do I do?

    Resubmit a new one and message us so we know to delete your former responses.

  5. I don't know if my tutee's absence is excused or unexcused. Do I reschedule?

    We only reschedule for excused absences. If your tutee does not let you know, it will be unexcused because it is their responsibility to let you know that they will be missing. 

 

More questions? Please check out the various resources provided, including this updated FAQ document: AATC Current Tutors FAQ. If you can't find your answer, please email aatc-tutor-job@ucdavis.edu.