FAQ

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?