English Tutor (Peer) — Flexible Evenings & Weekends

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Shore Community College seeks a part-time Peer Tutor in English to support students across developmental to literature courses. You will meet weekly with Academic Skills Advisor to plan targeted tutoring, document sessions, and encourage independent study strategies.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork with staff and students, and outreach to students needing support. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate tutoring records, participating in professional development

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.

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.

Skills

English tutoring

Communication

Diversity awareness

Adaptive tutoring

Team collaboration

Study strategies

English proficiency

Education

Sophomore standing

Job description

Eastern Shore Community College seeks a part-time Peer Tutor in English to support students across developmental to literature courses. You will meet weekly with Academic Skills Advisor to plan targeted tutoring, document sessions, and encourage independent study strategies.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork with staff and students, and outreach to students needing support. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate tutoring records, participating in professional development