Student Success Program

Math Lab

Math Lab

The Student Success Program (SSP) is the umbrella unit that oversees academic support services at Spelman College. SSP uses best practices and essential resources to provide excellent academic support to help students realize their full potential.

The Math Lab offers drop-in tutoring, appointment tutoring, and a productive student workspace. The primary goal is to provide quality tutorial services to undergraduate students at Spelman College. Services are free and available in a variety of mathematics courses and software (i.e., Contemporary Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-Calculus I and II, Calculus I, II, and III, Differential Equations, Maple, MATLAB).

All Spelman students are welcome to come, study, and ask questions. The Math Lab is staffed by Spelman College students.

Strategies for Tutoring Success

  • All students must sign in when coming to the lab.
  • Bring your books, notes, and other materials when visiting for tutorial services.
  • Visit early in the semester and visit often.
  • Bring content attempts with you, including those that are incorrect.
  • Make note of specific questions you have as you work and bring them with you.
  • During virtual sessions, you will be able to screen share, so you will have virtual materials ready.

Policies and Procedures

  • All students must sign in and sign out via the computer sign-in. If registering for virtual sessions, click on the Math Lab Drop-In Schedule.
  • Please do not ask for tutorial services if you do not have your books and/or notes.
  • No eating is permitted in the math lab.
  • Cellular phone usage is prohibited.
  • Computer use for math-related assignments should be given first priority.
  • Please see any tutor on duty if you want to check out a textbook or a calculator.

Apply To Become a Math Lab Tutor

Position Description

Math Lab Tutor Application (PDF)

  • The best candidates are highly dependable, have excellent communication skills, an interest in working one-on-one or in small groups with their peers, and a solid command of the course material.
  • Provide tutoring in Mathematics and assist students as needed.
  • Assist the Math Lab Director in advertising tutoring services and special events.
  • Attend tutor meetings and training.
  • Keep up-to-date with mathematics skills for subjects that will be tutored.
  • Help maintain the Lab – pick up used paper, put away inventory, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

[Exceptions may be made for qualified students who earnestly desire to provide competent tutorial services to Spelman students. If hired, this student will be monitored on a probationary basis.]

  • Must be a STEM major with at least 24 college credit hours.
  • Have completed Calculus II/Applied Calculus II, with a minimum grade of B.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a 3.0 in mathematics courses.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and communication skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Must have personal warmth and approachability.
  • Committed to being a team player.

 

Hours and Contact

Hours
Your specific schedule will be created to fit around your classes.

Contact
Alisa Butler, Interim Math Coordinator
404-270-5783 | abutle19@spelman.edu

Location and Hours

Tapley, Room 301
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Contact Information:
Julie Harrison
Mathematics Laboratory Director
Tapley, Office 312
julieharrison@spelman.edu

Angela Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Science Center, Room 323
404-270-5833
angelajohnson@spelman.edu

 

Mathematics Laboratory Student Staff Members

  • Ashanti Lawson, C’2025 | Biology Major
  • Brianna Freeburg, C’2027 | Math Pre-Med Major
  • Ciera Sherrill, C’2024 | Math Major
  • Deana Burris, C’2025 | Biology Major
  • Hailey Brown, C’2027 | Math Major
  • Isis James, C’2026 | Biology Major
  • Jadyn Sheats, C’2026 | Psychology Major
  • Jaylan Ezike, C’2025 | Health Science Major
  • Jordan DuBose, C’2025 | Computer Science Dual Degree Engineering Major
  • Jordyn Hoyle, C’2026 | Economics Major
  • Kayla Campbell, C’2025 | Math Dual Degree Engineering Major
  • Keoni Webb C’2025 | Health Science Major
  • Liya Gurmu, C’2026 | Psychology Major
  • Neema Ceesay, C’2026 | Health Science Major
  • Nia Butler, C’2025 | Math Major
  • Nikira Walter, C’2024 | Math Major
  • Saige Goodman, C’2026 | Health Science Major
  • Teja Munnings, C’2025 | Biochemistry Pre-Med Major
  • Trinity Davis, C’2024 | Biology and Psychology Major
  • Zoe Shepard, C’2026 | Health Science Major

Love Math? Like Helping Your Peers?

For more information, email the Math Lab director, Julie Harrison or stop by Tapley Office 312, or use our Microsoft form.

Math Tutor Interest Form

 

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