Advanced Summer Program for students age 11-14
who show high promise and love mathematics



Application Instructions for Counselor Position at MathPath

To apply, you must be currently an undergraduate student with mathematics as major and in one of the following three categories:
1. A US citizen
2. Holder of a US Resident Alien card
3. Possess a US work permit that does not expire until after the last Sunday of July

Desired Qualifications: Desired Qualifications on which Applications will be judged

  • Very able and excited about mathematics
  • Interest and talent for working with very bright young kids, effective at enforcing rules while being a mentor and role model
  • Maturity, responsibility, and high moral character
  • High energy level, including early in the morning (student wakeup is 7am)
  • Non-smoker

The Employment Application

Application consists of a Cover Letter and a Resume.

Cover Letter
In one or two pages, tell us why this position appeals to you, what you hope to accomplish during the program, and what in your background you feel particularly qualifies you.

The Resume
The resume should contain the following:
Your contact information: name, permanent and present mailing addresses, telephone number, and email address
Education: Names of schools (above Kindergarten) attended - including their location (city/town and state - no street address or zip code). Include GPA for the last grade in high school. Name of university/college that you are presently attending.
Mathematics Activities & Awards: Scores in national/state math competitions or team problem solving.
Other Activities: Describe any work with children or middle school or high school students. List all camps you have attended.
References: Include the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of four individuals who have either seen you in a work situation or worked with you. One of these should be your school math teacher, and one should be your math professor. Ensure to ask their permission to use them as references. No letter from them is necessary. We will contact them if your application otherwise qualifies.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as attachments to an email to thomas@mathpath.org.

Application must be received no later than January 31 for first round selection.



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