Part-Time Tutor, Reading and Writing

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Tutors and instructs students and community members who need learning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills. Primary responsibilities include providing tutoring and related services, and providing an atmosphere that is conducive to and encourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Effectively delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (may be individual or group sessions). Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointmentsAssists students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary educationKeeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessionsMonitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needsFacilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progressInteracts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the courseDelivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progressContinues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matterMay assist with additional duties as needed, for example, covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizing materials, checking out resources, and performing other duties as assignedCompletes and submits required documents in an accurate and timely mannerActively participates in departmental meetings as requiredResponsible for other reasonable related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated proficiency in assigned discipline's subject matterExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and writtenCommitment to quality service to studentsAbility and commitment to work collaborativelyAbility to work independently with little direct or continuous supervisionPHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be requiredAssociate's degree or higher

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