Peer Tutor – English

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Shore Community College is seeking a part-time Peer Tutor – English to support students in developing reading and writing skills. You will provide one-on-one tutoring, model effective study strategies, and promote independent learning on a flexible schedule.

Applicants should have strong English competencies, sophomore standing or higher, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse learners.

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 and promote independent learning.
• Tutor students and encourage a systemic approach to studying.
• Participate in professional development offerings.
• Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan appropriate academic support for students.
• Refer students to 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.

Job description

Title: Peer Tutor – English

Agency: Eastern Shore Community College

Location: Accomack - 001

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

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.

Minimum 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.

Additional Considerations

As delineated in the required qualifications section.