LRC Supplemental Instruction Program

SI Leaders plan and facilitate 2 weekly review sessions for students enrolled in a specific class, create worksheets to promote course review and address student questions and concerns. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and empathetic, have strong communication skills, and excellent facilitation and classroom management skills. SI Leaders work 9 hours per week - we pay you to attend class (2.5 hours), hold 2 review sessions (2.5 hours) and 4 hours of prep time.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Learning Resource Center SI program
Why participate in this opportunity?
  • One of the highest-paid positions on campus with raises every semester.
  • Paid for all training and professional development at the LRC.
  • LRC alums matriculate into prestigious graduate programs, Medical Schools, and Teach for America programs.
  • Learn the science behind teaching and content creation.
  • Great reach and positive impact that will shine on your resume. 
Logistics Information:
Field(s) of Study
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Physics
Student ranks applicable
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and empathetic, have strong communication skills, and excellent facilitation and classroom management skills. 

Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Paid - General
Number of openings
30
Techniques learned

SI leaders are trained on teaching pedagogy, advertising and communication, and motivational interviewing, among other topics.

Project start
Fall 2026 Semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
rsteinberg@umass.edu
Associate Director of SI Programs
Name of project director or principal investigator
Rebecca Steinberg
Email address of project director or principal investigator
lrcsi@umass.edu
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Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Chemical Engineering (+13)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceEconomicsElectrical & Computer EngineeringKinesiologyMathematicsMathematics & StatisticsMechanical & Industrial EngineeringPhysics