Professional Tutor for Open Door Project -Math

About the role

The Open-Door Program is a federally funded Student Support Services/TRiO program that provides academic support to disadvantaged college students. The position involves providing individual and group tutoring in math, utilizing information technology applications, and integrating study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in the specified disciplines 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 and instructors 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 Professional Tutor.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

• Completed at least 60 credits of higher education with at least a “B” average or better in the content area or related subject area.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work with a diverse student population.
• The ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• The ability to work well with staff, students, and faculty at the professional level.
• The ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress.
• Math tutors should be proficient in math concepts from developmental mathematics to pre-calculus, including trigonometry.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, approximately 10-18 hours a week preferred.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$15.18 per hour, part time

Schedule

10 to 18 hours per week to be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours vary due to student and class scheduling throughout the year. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.