Tutor Coordinators
Description
Study Jam Student Coordinators play a key leadership role in supporting the success of undergraduate students through peer-led tutoring. Coordinators ensure Study Jam operates smoothly and effectively by overseeing tutor recruitment, managing operations, and communicating with campus partners. This position is ideal for students who are organized, dependable, and eager to grow their leadership and communication skills in a professional setting.
Study Jam Tutoring enhances student success and retention by offering free, faculty-recommended, peer-to-peer tutoring in high DFW (drop, fail, withdrawal) and gateway courses. We provide both group and one-to-one sessions that promote collaboration, inclusivity, and academic achievement. By fostering a supportive learning environment and continuously improving through community feedback and data, Study Jam empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and progress toward graduation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Fully admitted UM student with at least one year remaining before graduation.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with professionalism and initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in tutoring, teaching, or peer leadership roles.
- Proficiency with social media tools such as Instagram.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
2025-2026 Co-Coordinators
Forest Cruse
Senior, Biology with a concentration in Cellular & Molecular Biology
forest.cruse@umconnect.umt.edu
Addie Gano
Senior, Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Atticus Shea
Senior, Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Chemistry
atticus.shea@umconnect.umt.eduTutors
Description
Study Jam tutors play a vital role in supporting undergraduate student success by facilitating free, faculty-recommended, peer-to-peer tutoring. Tutors work in both group and one-to-one formats, helping students succeed in high DFW (drop, fail, withdrawal) and gateway courses. In a collaborative learning environment, Study Jam fosters academic achievement, a sense of belonging, and proactive learning among students from diverse backgrounds.
Tutors are expected to develop strong communication, professionalism, and critical thinking skills. This role is ideal for students interested in teaching, mentoring, or deepening their own mastery of challenging academic content while helping peers succeed.
Qualifications
- Completion of relevant coursework with a B or better (or a graduate-level degree or enrollment in a related program).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Faculty endorsement (or faculty-initiated recruitment).
- Strong interpersonal communication, time management, and academic skills.
Spring 2026 Tutors
Accounting
Cody, ACTG 201/202
Junior, Accounting
Chris, ACTG 201/202
Junior, Accounting
John, ACTG 201/202
Junior, Accounting
Biology
Elsie, BIOB 101N/160/170/260
Senior, Biology
Chemistry
Ainsley, CHMY 121
Junior, Environmental Science and Sustainability
Libby, CHMY 121
Sophomore, Psychology
Brooke, CHMY 121/123
Senior, Multidisciplinary Studies
Fiorella, CHMY 121/123
Senior, Biology
Finn, CHMY 123
Sophomore, Biochemistry
Jillian, 141/143
Senior, Neuroscience
Micah, 141/143
Senior, Biochemistry
Jack, 221/223
Senior, Biochemistry
Physics 205-217
Elisha
Sophomore, Physics
Gabe
Sophomore, Physics
Drew
Senior, Physics
Spanish
Charlie
Retired High School Spanish Teacher
Program Manager
Shannon Janssen
Associate Director, Office for Student SuccessAber 424
shannon.janssen@mso.umt.edu