Part Time - Math - Professional Tutor

Penn State University; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Abington seeks an engaging Professional Math Tutor to support undergraduate students in Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus, and Statistics. The role includes developing workshops and coordinating with faculty and student groups to enhance learning outcomes.

The tutor will maintain student records, create Math resources, and help promote tutoring services within the Chaiken Center for Student Success. Collaboration with departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Math or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop programs and partnerships to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual Math tutoring for students.
• Assign practice exercises as needed.
• Mentor students in completing class assignments.
• Assist students in preparing for exams.
• Develop and maintain a Math-focused Canvas course shell with resources.
• Monitor scheduling and documentation through Starfish.
• Maintain records (Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Surveys).
• Create and compile Math-focused instructional and marketing materials.
• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources on Math topics.
• Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments and related services.
• Outreach to under-served and under-resourced students.
• Lead or coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with professors to align tutoring with classroom instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teaching skills

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Teamwork

Evening/weekend hours

Education

Master's degree in Math or related

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington seeks engaging and dynamic candidate to fill a newly created opening of Professional Math Tutor . This opening will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to provide tutoring in Math (Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus , Statistics ) to undergraduate university students. The tutor will also develop workshops , structured academic initiatives , as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the C haiken Center and to ensure that tutoring services align with the course objectives . The Professional Tutor will be responsible for maintaining a record for each student tutored, e.g., Starfish Outcome Notes , C lient R eport F orms, Satisfaction S urveys, etc.

Job Duties

• Provide s individual Math tutoring for students.


• Assigns practice exercises as needed.


• Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.


• Assists students in preparing for exams.


• Assists students in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.


• Creates and m aintain s a Math-focused Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Math resources tutors can use as they work with their students.


• Monitors scheduling & documentation through Starfish.


• Maintains detailed records : Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.


• Creates and compile s Math-focused instructional and marketing materials.


• Develops and deliver s workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Math topics.


• Provides administrative support for t he Chaiken Center for Student Success.


• Serves as a liaison to academic departments and related services.


• Performs intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students.


• Leads /coordinate s special projects or initiatives as assigned.


• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

• A Master's degree (preferred) in Math or a related discipline, 3 + years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.


• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.


• Innovation and creativity in program development.


• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.


• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.


• Ability to work with a diverse student population.


• Outstanding teamwork abilities.


• Ability to work late afternoon/early evening and, on occasion, weekend hours.

Required application materials will be reviewed as soon as they are received:

Resume

Cover letter

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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