University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs
Summer Math Tutor / Instructor
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Job Description
- Req#: 26243
- Summer tutors should have a background and or strong interest in math and or teaching / tutoring....
- Mathnasium works with students from the 1st through 12th grades. Student's math skills are widely varied, ranging from a couple of years behind grade level to advanced students working several years above grade level. Instructors should enjoy working with being around children/students.
- Mathnasium students work from a planned customized Mathnasium curriculum generated from the results of each student's Mathnasium Math Skills Assessment. Assessments are designed to produce appropriately challenging learning plans for each student. Mathnasium tutors do not have to develop student learning plans or methods of presenting subject matter - Mathnasium does that in a preplanned and structured manner. Tutor's efforts are focused on presenting the Mathnasium curriculum and adding context.
- Tutors work in teams - generally three tutors working with groups of 7 to 9 students
- Tutoring is done in person at one of our three Madison area Learning Centers.
- The Madison Centers have grown dramatically over the last few years. There are two primary reasons for our growth; 1) our system works, Mathnasium students demonstrably improve their math skills, 2) we have outstanding tutors. The majority of these tutors are current UW Madison students. We are interested in hiring tutors that have the flexibility and maturity to simultaneously manage their studies, social activities and a serious part-time job
Department Overview:
Mathnasium is a national after school math only learning center. All tutoring is done on site at one of our three Madison area Learning Centers. Our west side Center is located at 701 N High Point Rd. Madison. The west side location is on the Madison bus route and is a 20 minute bus ride from campus. Our east side location is located at 5546 Eastpark Blv., Madison and is a 17 minute car ride from campus. Our third location is at 220 Keenan Ct. in Verona.
Anticipated Start Date
5/19/25 Anticipated Hours Per Week
6 to 24 Schedule:
Summer break tutors are needed for in-person instruction Mondays thru Fridays - 9:30am to noon and 3:00m to 7:00pm. Tutors can choose the combination of days / times that work best for thieir individual schedules.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $17.00 to $17.00 Number Of Positions
12 Position Summary/Job Duties:
Details / requirements of the position:
Thank you for your interest.
Qualifications:
> interest in tutoring math and strong math skills
> ability to work with children
> ability to work with multiple students at once and work as a team among other tutors
Physical Demands
None Application Instructions:
Please send resume and brief cover letter to Scott Zettek at madisonwest@mathnasium.com All applicants will be contacted withing 48 hours of submitting thier information.
Contact:
Org: Mathnasiums Of Madison
Contact: Scott Zettek
Web: mathnasium.com/madisonwest
Email: madisonwest@mathnasium.com
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.