PT- Professional Writing Tutor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland seeks professional tutors to assist students and community members in becoming more successful writers. You will help integrate effective learning strategies while clarifying course content and assignments.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, attending classes as requested, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting tutoring activities. A Bachelor's in English or related field is required; a Master's in English is preferred with college tutoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field with tutoring experience at the collegiate level.
• Prefer a Master's degree in English or Composition with community college tutoring background.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and ability to teach writing across courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide content and skill-development tutoring to students individually or in small groups.
• Attend classes as embedded tutor, assist instructor and complete assignments as needed.
• Maintain tutoring schedules and accurate records of sessions.
• Participate in tutor training and professional development.
• Develop knowledge of college services and refer students to appropriate offices when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and tutoring discussions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commu n

Online tutoring (asynchronous & S y n

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in English Literature or Composition

Masters in English Literature or Composition

Tools

WC Online or similar tutoring platforms

MS Word & PowerPoint

Job description

Professional tutors assist and coach College of the Mainland students and community members in becoming more successful and independent writers. Professional tutors help integrate effective learning and study strategies for their students, while at the same time helping to clarify and reinforce course content, assignments and material.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding Type

Position Funding Type Regular

Bachelors in English Literature or Composition required. Will consider applicants with a Bachelors in Speech or Communication if they possess tutoring experience at the collegiate level. Some tutoring or teaching experience required.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Masters in English Literature or Composition. Tutoring or teaching experience at a Community College.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to tutor students in a variety of courses that require writing.
• Proficient in MLA , APA and Chicago citation styles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Ability to tutor students online using asynchronous and synchronous techniques.
• Ability to help students with speeches, resumes and mock interviews.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working with WC Online or other online tutoring platforms.
• Fluency with MS Office, including MS Word and PowerPoint; ability to learn additional software as needed.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

N/A

Job Duties

• Provide content and skill-development tutoring to students individually or in small groups.
• As an embedded tutor, applicant will attend all classes as requested by instructor, complete assignments and assist instructor as needed.
• Maintain a tutoring schedule as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of tutoring sessions.
• Attend and complete required tutor training and professional development sessions.
• Develop a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and resources.
• Make appropriate student referrals to college offices, departments or professionals, when necessary.
• Work with instructors as needed to receive information on course topics.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.
• Perform additional related job duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work requires stooping, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
• Work requires sedentary work/sitting up to 50% of the time.

Minimum Salary Range

Minimum Salary Range 16.25/hour

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range 16.25/hour

Maximum Salary Range

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/22/2024

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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• 7+

• Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
• Licensure/Certification
• Additional Licensure/Certification

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College of the Mainland
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Texas City, TX 77591
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