Science Department

Supplemental Instruction Leaders

Become a Supplemental Instruction Leader in Science

If you have recently taken and successfully passed a science course, and would like to support other students, you may be interested in becoming a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader in Science.

What is an SI Leader?

SI Leaders within the science department assist fellow students in a science class that they have recently taken and successfully passed.
They assist with both in-class learning and learning sessions outside the classroom.
This is a collaborative, active-learning model that encourages students to work together and support each other through the course.

What Makes a Successful SI Leader?

You could be successful as an SI Leader if you:

Possess a genuine interest in connecting with others and being a part of a community
Want to make a positive impact on student success
Have a desire to help students grasp difficult course concepts and overcome obstacles to their learning

More about SI Leader Positions at FRCC

Starting wage: $16.00/hr; average 8-12 hours work week
Attend all class periods; work with instructor and students during class time
Develop professional relationships with SI Team, Instructor, and students
Plan for, and facilitate, 2-3 one-hour SI sessions for students each week
Meet regularly with Instructor
Attend initial training and bi-weekly SI Leader Team meetings within the Science Department

Eligibility Requirements

Recently completed the relevant FRCC or equivalent course and received a grade of B or higher
Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
Enrolled in at least 6 credits at FRCC during the fall or spring semester
At least 17 years old and pass a background check

Become an SI Leader

If being an SI Leader and helping your peers succeed sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out our application.

Science SI Leader Application

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the Science SI Leader Program, please contact your Science Instructor.