Math Tutor

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the learning process, show alternative methods of completing work, and encourage practice opportunities.
• Take active role in promoting the tutoring program on campus to students and faculty.
• Exhibit a positive welcoming attitude.
• Accurately track students' hours spent in tutoring.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in coursework.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully by listening carefully to understand and paraphrase student questions.
• Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Provide support for the LRC as assigned, including academic testing and library services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates considered for tutoring positions under this postings must be able to provide instruction in person at the Evansville, IN campus.
• Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester experience as a tutor or faculty member or other participation within a learning community (examples: retired high-school teacher or recent college graduate).
• If an Ivy Tech student: have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in the course they will tutor, and have no campus disciplinary record.
• Be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions.
• Willing to work under supervision.
• Complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions.