Tutor-Skills - Part-Time

TUTOR-SKILLS – PART-TIME – Chemistry and Physics
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

The Tutor-Skills – Part-Time will assist students with tutoring and instructional support to help improve their academic capabilities and progress academically, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. This position will help students build high-level study skills that will help them with the remainder of their academic careers.

Wright College is particularly looking to identify candidates who are dedicated to tutoring one or more of the following fields:

• Chemistry
• Physics

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

Qualifications :

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate and teach study skills effectively.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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