Part-Time English Tutor & Learning Support

Tidewater Community College; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake is seeking a part-time English Tutor to support student success at 15 hours per week. You will meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to assist English and writing assignments and help with basic computer literacy and Canvas navigation.

Work closely with instructors, participate in tutor trainings, and uphold FERPA confidentiality while delivering patient, empathetic guidance to diverse learners.

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.

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.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Tutoring experience

FERPA compliance

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake is seeking a part-time English Tutor to support student success at 15 hours per week. You will meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to assist English and writing assignments and help with basic computer literacy and Canvas navigation.

Work closely with instructors, participate in tutor trainings, and uphold FERPA confidentiality while delivering patient, empathetic guidance to diverse learners.