Become a Math Mentor

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for proactive, approachable, highly dependable students who are passionate about helping others succeed, have demonstrated academic tenacity, and have excellent time management skills. Mentors work as a team with students, instructors, and Mentor Program employees.

Requirements:

Complete the prerequisite developmental mathematics course with a B (3.0) or higher. Maintain an overall academic GPA of 3.0 or higher. Math mentors need to be referred by their prior mathematics instructor, who looks for the following qualities in a math mentor:

• • Must be a current UVU student.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must have earned a B+ or better in MAT 1010/1015, MAT 1030/1035, or tested out of MAT 1010 or 1030 upon enrolling at UVU.
  • Must have a recommendation from UVU mathematics faculty or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• • Attend Spring (January) and Fall (August) training retreats
  • Attend assigned class and behave as a model student
  • Attend 2 hours of team building activities per month
  • Attend, facilitate, and participate in required weekly training
  • Meet with assigned instructor(s) a minimum average of 30 minutes per week
  • Perform professional and consistent outreach to all assigned students
  • Hold one-on-ones and regular group/individual study sessions for students
  • Complete ALL UVU and program trainings by given due dates
  • Help students navigate college experience and refer to relevant resources