Completely new to Seattle MESA tutoring? Read below.
Already completed your tutor training? Click here.
For those new to MESA tutor training program:
What courses do I need to take?
You need to take both the Intro workshop (CENV 410, 1CR) and seminar (CENV 420, 2CR) to become a fully trained tutor. You begin tutoring weekly during the seminar! See the courses page for more details.
Can I tutor if I am a grad student?
Yes!
Can I tutor if I am no longer a student?
Yes! You can audit the training and tutoring practicum. Email mtutoruw@uw.edu for details.
How often do I tutor?
Once a week at the same time and school each week.
How do I get to tutoring?
The MESA program transports groups of students from UW to their tutoring sites and back again using UCARS.
Do I get paid?
Tutoring is volunteer based, but you do receive credit for your time. Advanced tutors can apply to become paid lead tutors (email mtutoruw@uw.edu for details) or paid tutors at the MESA Summer Math Academy. Details on the timing and application process for the summer academy TBA.
Where/who will I tutor?
This fall, MESA tutors will be tutoring 9-11th grade students at three high schools (specific schools and tutoring times TBA).
For those who have completed their tutor training:
Can I tutor again?
You can take the tutoring practicum as many times as you want!
What if I am no longer a student?
You can continue tutoring! Email mtutoruw@uw.edu for info.
Can I get paid to tutor?
Advanced tutors can apply to become paid lead tutors or paid tutors at the MESA Summer Math Academy (details TBA)
How can I stay involved?
- Keep tutoring at your school through our tutoring practicum (CENV 425),
- Sign up for the advanced tutoring seminar this fall (CENV 430)
- Sign up for the MESA Summer Math Academy (details TBA)