English Tutor (Chesapeake)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks an English Tutor in Chesapeake for part-time, on-site support. You will meet students one-to-one or in small groups to clarify learning objectives, reinforce study skills, and assist with basic computer literacy including navigating Canvas.

Ideal candidates will hold a strong grasp of College Composition I/II topics, demonstrate excellent communication, and maintain FERPA confidentiality while supporting faculty initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an A or B in the course(s) for which tutoring will be performed.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-to-one, in small groups, or online to provide English tutoring.
• Assist with basic computer literacy: email, documents, Canvas navigation.
• Support instructors and Learning Assistance to improve student success initiatives.

Skills

Composition I

Composition II

Grammar

Essay writing

FERPA compliance

Job description

Title: English Tutor (Chesapeake)

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Chesapeake - 550

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $17.64 per hour, part time

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Position Summary:

Tutors provide academic support to increase student academic achievement by meeting with students to clarify learning objectives and outcomes and work on study skills. Tutors serve as a supplement to classroom or online teaching. Tutors assist faculty, deans, and the Learning Assistance Supervisor in supporting the student success initiatives of Tidewater Community College.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Meet with students in a one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in English and other writing assignments.
• Tutor students in basic computer literacy to include accessing student email, creating and saving documents and other file types, and navigating Canvas.
• Help with developing study strategies (textbooks, handbooks, online resources, etc.) for students requesting tutoring services.
• Participate in team meetings, tutor-training sessions, and professional development training.
• Partner with instructors to offer outreach-learning opportunities in the classroom and team up to offer course-relevant workshops.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students.
• Maintain a resourceful supply of course-relevant handouts in learning assistance centers.
• Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of the concepts taught in College Composition I and II including grammar, mechanics, the essay structure, argumentation, citation styles, and research.
• Must have obtained an “A” or “B” grade in the course(s) for which tutoring will be performed.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to contextualize transferable academic study techniques and learning strategies into collaborative learning sessions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience with responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

Additional Considerations:

Previous experience working in a tutoring position