Student Tutor (LP)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 11,933 - 16,996; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Laredo is looking for a part-time Student Tutor to work at local elementary schools providing one-on-one tutoring to early elementary children. Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates.

The position offers $10.50 per hour with up to 19 hours weekly. Responsibilities include conducting sessions, providing alternate explanations for course concepts, and helping students develop study strategies.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least half-time in university.
• Maintain overall GPA of 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduates).
• Must meet TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutoring sessions in one-on-one settings.
• Review course concepts and provide alternate explanations.
• Help students identify resources for studying.

Skills

Proficiency in use of personal computer

Outstanding customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Education

College of Education major

Job description

Job Title: Student Tutor (LP) Agency – Texas A&M International University Department Literacy Partnership

Location: Laredo, Texas | Job Type: Student Worker | Salary: $10.50 per hour (up to 19 hours weekly)

Job Summary

Tutors will work at local elementary schools to provide tutoring services to early elementary children one on one.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tutoring sessions in which each student is actively involved in exploring and learning the material.
• Review course concepts, provide alternate explanations, and offer multiple strategies for reviewing and reinforcing information.
• Help students to identify resources and to develop problem‑solving strategies they can use when studying on their own.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect and submit data to the LTPR at the end of the semester.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain literacy center inventory.
• Participate in occasional recruiting events.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half‑time (6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates).
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet federal immigration guidelines.
• International graduate students must enroll in at least 9 semester credit hours to meet federal immigration guidelines.

Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation.

Preferred Experience and Education

• College of Education major.
• Tutoring experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on‑campus, face‑to‑face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Work schedules are created by the department and must not conflict with the student’s class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required trainings.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Position is temporary, subject to funding and/or need.
• TB screening.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned school.

Criminal History Check

• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

This is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.