Peer Tutor – English

About the role

Eastern Shore Community College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tutoring in specified discipline for which hired and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Tutor students in specified discipline and encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses.
• Participate in professional development offerings.
• Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan appropriate academic support for students.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Keep and maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms.
• Reach out to students in the program and encourage them to come in for academic support.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position of Peer Tutor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in the subject area of English with at least a "B" or better average in content area.
• Peer tutor must have at least sophomore standing, be knowledgeable of content area, and can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress.
• English tutors must be proficient in English from developmental to English literature courses.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours. Approximately 8 hours per week.