For all subject areas:

• Enrolled at least part-time (at least 6 credits for undergraduates, 5 credits for graduates), at the University of Washington Seattle during each quarter of employment, except summer quarter
• Successful completion of introductory coursework within each discipline (see table below)

Tutors are required to have successfully completed the courses in their chosen discipline (listed below). Courses may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed before the start of employment. Completion of equivalent accelerated/honors courses will also satisfy this requirement. There is no minimum GPA requirement.

The courses listed below will be covered as an exam review some time during the academic year. You must be comfortable hosting an exam review for all of the courses listed in the subject you are applying for. Please check position description for more information about submitting transcripts and about mapping out course translations if you have taken courses outside of UW.

Exam Review tutors must be able to host exam reviews virtually Sundays through Thursdays from 6 pm - 10 pm. Exam reviews occur based on course exam schedules and typically occur 2-3 days prior to the exam date. At the start of the quarter, tutors coordinate with their fellow exam review tutor in their subject area to schedule reviews. Time spent to prepare review session materials and problems is flexible and can be done when works for tutor's schedule.

• Hours: 30-50 hours per quarter
  • Hours per week differ. More hours worked during exam review weeks

New tutors must attend/ complete:

• Asynchronous, online training (10 hours total)
• CLUE Fall Orientation Training
• GEN ST 375: Tutoring in Higher Education (CLUE Tutor Training Course)
  • Tuesdays, 5 pm - 6:20 pm weekly in Fall Quarter

In the exam review tutor position, tutors will:

• Gain professional competencies in time management, effective communication, and strong teamwork skills
• Develop strong understanding of best practices in relationship to tutoring and teaching in higher education, especially with respect to educational equity
• Learn how to best engage in teaching and tutoring with a diverse student population in one-on-one and group settings
• Develop a strong understanding of how to integrate departmental goals/mission into teaching and tutoring practice
• Gain skills in creating and facilitating supportive virtual learning spaces

“In addition to tutoring, I loved having a team I could discuss strategies with and improve my teaching skills. I also enjoyed learning about other teaching strategies in class and implementing them in my exam reviews. ” - Former CLUE Exam Review Tutor

Undergraduate students: $22.65 per hour
Graduate students: $23.65 per hour

The contract states that effective 7/1/2026, the minimum ASE hourly rates will be increased according to contract guidelines.

Exam Review Tutor positions for the upcoming academic year are posted on Handshake at the end of Winter Quarter. Hiring decisions are finalized by the end of Spring Quarter.

If we have any mid-year positions available, they will be posted on Handshake. Complete our interest list form to be updated of any open positions.

When positions are available, they are posted on Handshake. You apply by submitting all materials for your application (google form, resume, supplemental questions, unofficial transcripts) through the Handshake posting.