CDS Student Tutor
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We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please check back in the spring for future openings.
The CDS Tutoring Center is a supportive peer-to-peer resource designed to help students strengthen their skills in data science, mathematics, and computing. We are seeking student tutors who are passionate about helping others learn, build confidence, and succeed in their coursework—not just by providing answers, but by reinforcing the concepts and methods students encounter in class.
Key Responsibilities
As a student tutor, you will:
- Assist peers with foundational and advanced topics in math, statistics, programming, and computational problem-solving
- Reinforce course content by helping students understand key concepts, work through problems, and build their academic confidence
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring solutions
- Model effective learning strategies and study habits
- Maintain professionalism, patience, and integrity in all tutoring interactions
- Collaborate with fellow tutors and CDS staff to ensure high-quality support services
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong academic performance in core CDS requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine interest in teaching, mentorship, and peer support
- Reliability and a commitment to maintaining scheduled tutoring hours
- Prior tutoring or teaching experience is a plus, but not required
Time Commitment & Compensation
- Tutors are expected to commit to a consistent weekly schedule during the academic semester
- Compensation is hourly, in accordance with BU student employment policies