Biology Tutor — Flexible Part-Time Learning Support

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 20,696 - 29,476; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Biology Tutor at the Westshore Campus to work directly with students, individually or in small groups, helping them achieve academic goals and foster independent learning.

Tutors should have knowledge from courses such as Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, and Biological Chemistry, and will support with tutoring across topics like anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, and pathophysiology.

Qualifications

• Education consistent with the department needs and a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter.
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively.
• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material.
• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed.
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through: professional decorum and appearance, ethical and professional conduct, punctuality.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations.
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support.
• Uses subject-specific strategies attuned to different learning styles to help students understand key concepts learned in class.
• Assists with the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student’s success.
• Conducts "class visits" and assists with publicizing the College’s tutoring services.
• Maintains accurate records and completes paperwork by stated deadlines.
• Helps develop and maintain departmental instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject mastery

Explain concepts

Multitasking

Faculty communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Job description

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Biology Tutor at the Westshore Campus to work directly with students, individually or in small groups, helping them achieve academic goals and foster independent learning.

Tutors should have knowledge from courses such as Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, and Biological Chemistry, and will support with tutoring across topics like anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, and pathophysiology.