Tutor - Physical Therapy Assistant Program - Part Time

TUTOR - PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM - PART TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

A Tutor provides students with tutoring and instructional support in PTA and pre-requisite exercise science and sports studies (ESSS) coursework to help improve their academic capabilities and progress academically, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in course work; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, active reading and note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses. Tutors may work inside the classroom as embedded tutors; tutor students in the PTA and ESSS laboratory space, and provide on-line tutoring services to students enrolled in distance learning courses. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis who are enrolled in PTA and ESSS coursework.
• Tutors students to help them gain a deeper comprehension of PTA and ESSS course materials and a better understanding of work assignments to improve their academic success.
• Crafts effective tutoring plans to address tutee’s weaknesses and strengths; motivates students and provides them with confidence to feel successful.
• Provides students with learning strategies including ways to improve study skills and retention, how to organize work, effective use of time, and how to build better study habits.
• Schedules individual tutoring sessions at the Academic Support Center, based on students requests for tutoring in a specific subject area.
• Assists the tutee in problem solving and applying critical thinking techniques in the context of a specific discipline or subject area.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes and a high level of motivation towards learning and studying, build self-confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Tutors students and provide students with strategies to develop effective study habits and skills to improve academic capabilities.
• Prepares students for standardized testing and provides strategies to overcome test anxiety.
• Participates in tutor orientation and attends professional development and training sessions to increase competency in subject areas and improve tutoring skills.
• May conduct academic skill reviews and lead workshops on academic skills.
• Provide ongoing communication with students, Instructors and academic advisors regrading academic progress of individual students
• Maintains records on tutoring activities.
• Provides periodic student assessments and evaluations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in higher in a field of study and subject area related to the subject(s) being tutored, OR have a current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Physical Therapist (PT) license in Illinois
• Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the post-secondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Proficiency in the subject area to be tutored.
• Knowledge of effective tutoring techniques and strategies in subject area(s)
• Knowledge of tutoring strategies used for improving students study skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate software if applicable
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skillsAbility to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students and to motivate students to succeed

Worker Characteristics

• Initiative – Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges
• Attention to Detail – Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations.
• Technology Savvy – Capable user of technology who understands the role of technology in the institution and who will guide and support its efficient and effective use.
  

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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