4. Our Mission
◇ Improve first year and transfer students’ academic
and social success by increasing their confidence
in mathematics, helping them improve their math
placement, and providing transition-to-college
support.
◇ Our Peer Math Coaches deliver an individualized
mathematics tutoring in a flexible, non-residential
environment, and ‘college knowledge’ mentoring
aimed at fostering strong connections to NAU and
easing students’ transition from high school to
college.
5. “
“The great aim of education is not
knowledge but action.”
— Herbert Spencer, British Scholar
6. How does the
program work?
◇ Flexible, online program
◇ Students work with a convenient schedule and
from their own homes
◇ We match students with coaches who have similar
degree interests
◇ Customized, adaptive learning modules through
MyMathLab
7. Make A Difference!
Getting excited about the students’
success is a great way to motivate and
encourage them!
9. Position
Requirements
◇ Enrolled at NAU and have access to internet and a
computer for the summer of 2016
◇ Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
◇ Completed MAT 125/transfer equivalent or higher
◇ Willing to work 15-25 hours per week during the summer
◇ Available to begin working approximately June 1st, 2016
through the middle of August, 2016
◇ Values driven - get personal satisfaction in helping others
10. Position
Responsibilities
◇ Provide individual tutoring through Google Hangouts.
◇ Help students set achievable goals and motivate them to
meet those goals
◇ Attend weekly phone conference calls with team leaders
◇ Maintain accurate records of student outreach and
contact
◇ Submit timely payroll and student activity reports
◇ Partake in making a difference and connecting with
incoming college students!
11. WIIFM?
◇ Great way to make a difference and help others
◇ Wonderful way to foster long-lasting relationships
◇ Set your own hours and work from home
◇ Starting salary of $9 per hour
◇ Higher wages for 2nd or 3rd year returning coaches
◇ Paid training during the Spring semester
◇ Outstanding chance to get tutoring experience
◇ Excellent resume boosting opportunity
13. Sounds Awesome!
What’s next?
Online Application
Complete the online
application on or
before 11:59 pm MST
on Sunday, October
18th, 2015. You can
find the application on
our website at: nau.
edu/peakperformance
Professional Reference
Ask your reference to
complete the online
recommendation form,
due on or before 11:
59pm MST on Monday,
October 26th, 2015.
Interviewing
2 step process:
A. Group interview, in
person (all qualified
applicants); bring a
paper copy of your
resume and cover
letter.
B. Individual interview
(invitation only) with
program
coordinators
14. Timeline of events
Application -
Due Sun, Oct.
18th
Hiring -
Finalized by
third week
of Nov.
Training -
Begins
Wed, Feb.
22nd, 5-7
pm
15. BIG Impact!
The work you do here has a
tremendous influence on
these students’ academic
and social success!
17. Let’s review!
1. Application
- Complete the online application
by Sunday, October 18th. Submit
professional reference
recommendation by Monday,
October 26th.
2. Interview
- 2-stages, group interview (Oct.
27 & 28 from 6-8 pm) and
individual interview. Need to
bring paper copy of your resume
and cover letter.
3. Training
- You’re hired! You will go
through our 10-week math
learning program during the
Spring semester. Starts February
22nd, from 5-7 pm.
4. Begin Mentoring
- Work from June 1st, 2016
through the middle of August,
2016.
18. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can contact us at:
◇ 928-523-0276
◇ PeakPerformance@nau.edu
◇ facebook.com/peakperformancenau
