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A Learning Assistant (LA) is a peer tutor who has excelled in their coursework and demonstrated empathetic leadership character.  They know first-hand some of the challenges and experiences you face in the classroom and lab. LA’s receive training throughout the year on different tutoring skills and learning styles, enabling them to be an effective and convenient supplement to in-class instruction. 

In addition, Learning Assistants lead weekly workshops for most introductory courses. The workshops are open to all students and provide additional opportunities to work through practice problems.

Yes! The LA's have been selected based on their academic excellence and leadership qualities. They have demonstrated mastery of the subjects they support. At an intensive annual orientation, LA's refresh their understanding of tutoring techniques, learning styles and equitable teaching strategies. Throughout the year, LA's also attend training on building their professional skills as they prepare to launch their careers after their time at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.

• As professionals, LA’s build workplace skills that empower them to meet future social and academic responsibilities in the community.
• As Scotties, LA’s support the Honor System and uphold learners’ confidentiality to meet FERPA requirements.
• As tutors, LA’s will support three pillars of peer-tutoring: (1) promote independent learning, (2) challenge misconceptions, and (3) build confidence in learners.

We hire current undergraduate students at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. The hiring process opens each April, and if you'd like to express your interest in the position in the meantime, feel free to complete the interest form available through .