Work-Study Peer Tutor — Socratic Study Coach

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Des Moines Area Community College work-study position provides part-time tutoring services to help students afford education and stay on schedule. The role emphasizes assisting with course content, exam review, and study skills development while aligning with the student’s course of study.

Applicants must maintain a B+ or higher in the tutoring subject and a 3.0 GPA at DMACC, or supply equivalent academic documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be earning a grade of B+ or higher in the subject to be tutored, maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA at DMACC, or receiving instructor approval or providing an official transcript from another accredited institution documenting equivalent academic achievement.
• Demonstrate competency in the subject area and have the ability to establish and maintain professional tutoring relationships with students from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support student success by assisting with course content, reviewing for exams, and recommending effective study skills and learning strategies.
• Use the Socratic method to guide students toward independent problem-solving, encourage academic responsibility, and foster confidence in their learning.

Skills

Tutoring competency

Job description

The Des Moines Area Community College work-study position provides part-time tutoring services to help students afford education and stay on schedule. The role emphasizes assisting with course content, exam review, and study skills development while aligning with the student’s course of study.

Applicants must maintain a B+ or higher in the tutoring subject and a 3.0 GPA at DMACC, or supply equivalent academic documentation.