Autumn Princ studies secondary mathematics education at Wichita State University’s
College of Applied Studies. She’s also a part of the Tutor (316) program, where she
tutors local students in math so that she can start her teaching career early.
Princ’s degree might be in mathematics for middle and high schoolers, but she loves
tutoring elementary students.
“I would not have experienced working with grade-schoolers through my education,”
Princ says. “Overall, working with the STEALTH program and getting to lead students
in STEM activities have been my favorite experiences.”
STEALTH is an after-school program in the Wichita Public School District for grade-schoolers.
It stands for science, technology, engineering, art, leadership, tutoring and health.
She currently tutors at Samuel E. Spaght Science and Communications Magnet and works
primarily with 3rd and 4th-grade math students and the STEALTH after-school program.
Last semester Princ worked at Wichita Alternative High, housed at the Chester Lewis
Academic Learning Center. She worked with Algebra I, II, and III students and Geometry,
Intermediate Algebra, and Math Application students.
“This internship solidified my choice to work in education. Additionally, this internship
opportunity has exposed me to the idea of eventually working in different realms of
education,” Princ says. “I am much more confident in my ability to work with students
of various ages and backgrounds.”
Princ says her internship with Tutor (316) has greatly influenced her confidence in
her curriculum at WSU and her ability to work with a variety of learners.
Tutor (316) provides Wichita State students part-time employment opportunities to
work with local schools in classrooms and after-school programs.
For more information, contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at (316) 978-3688, SCA@wichita.edu,
or visit wichita.edu/Career. You can also stop by in person at the Marcus Welcome Center, Suite 139, on the Wichita
State campus.
