Professional Writing/English Language Tutor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Professional Writing & English Language Tutor. In this role, you will support undergraduate and graduate students through one-on-one tutoring and workshops, both in person and online. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in English or a related field along with TESOL certification and a commitment to justice and diversity.

This position is on Suffolk's downtown Boston campus, and excellent communication skills are essential. Experience with appointment management platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in English or related field required.
• TESOL certification or equivalent experience necessary for language tutoring roles.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in writing or English language, in person or online.
• Facilitate English language workshops as assigned.
• Maintain appointment tracking notes for all tutoring sessions.

Skills

Tutoring strategies for diverse student populations

Excellent written and oral communication

Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Master's Degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area

TESOL certification or equivalent experience

Tools

EAB Navigate

TutorTrac

WCOnline

Job description

Position Title

Professional Writing & English Language Tutor

Description

In writing tutoring at the Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS), professional tutors assist undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students who seek writing support in one‑on‑one appointments or drop‑in sessions both in person and online. In English language tutoring, professional tutors assist emerging multilingual undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students in improving their English proficiency both in person and online. Professional tutors may also lead weekly English language workshops.

• Tutor students who request writing or English language assistance; facilitate English language workshops. Tutoring may be online or in person.
• During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.
• Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing or English language, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.
• Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area.
• TESOL (or equivalent) certification or equivalent experience teaching emerging multilingual students. Candidates without English language instruction certification or experience will still be considered for professional writing tutor roles, but not for professional English language tutor roles. Ideal candidates will be qualified to serve as both writing and English language tutors.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially linguistic inclusion) as well as anti‑racist tutoring praxis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in person on Suffolk's downtown Boston campus.
• Ability to tutor creatively and flexibly, treating each student as a unique learner.
• Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus.