Reading Tutor - Part-time

About the role

Olive-Harveyc College is seeking a part-time Reading Tutor to provide academic support and tutoring to students.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic support and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis in the area of critical reading and thinking skills
• Helps students gain a deeper understanding of course goals, instructional materials, work assignments, and methods of assessment to improve their academic success
• Provides students with learning and reading strategies designed for specific post-secondary literacy challenges
• Applies quick formative assessments to gauge student needs while encouraging students to think reflectively about their own needs
• Aids students in setting and achieving goals, solving problems, managing time, retaining information, taking notes, listening, and other skills that support their motivation to complete their chosen program
• Crafts flexible, yet effective strengths-based tutoring plans to address students' needs and stated goals
• Helps students track progress in reaching goals, cultivating positive attitudes and reducing anxiety
• Schedules individual tutoring sessions at a college's Tutoring/Learning Resource/ Academic Support Center, based on students' requests for tutoring in a specific subject area, course or discipline
• Participates in synchronous and asynchronous team meetings, tutor orientations, and professional development and training sessions to increase competency in reading instruction and tutoring techniques
• May conduct workshops on critical reading and thinking skills
• Provides ongoing communication with students, instructors, and academic advisors regarding academic progress of individual students
• Completes all required reporting accurately and on time

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or certification in Reading, Literacy, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills, including email, Zoom, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and in-house programs
• Experience in working with diverse populations of adult learners with varying needs
• Knowledge of reading strategies and interventions
• An enthusiastic and engaging tutoring style
• Must have a flexible schedule. This position will be scheduled up to 29 hours per week
• This is an in-person position. Must be able to report to campus for all scheduled shifts

Pay

$20.69/hour