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AAC Professional Tutor

Employer
Lasell University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jul 28, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


AAC Professional Tutor

The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is dedicated to helping Lasell University students in all programs of study achieve their academic goals and attain academic success by providing them with the academic support and resources crucial to building and strengthening their academic skills.

AAC Professional Tutors provide academic support services in an appointment-based multi-modal setting for individual and group sessions. Tutors work with students individually and in small groups (in-person and/or remotely) to assess their immediate academic needs, set short-term goals for sessions, discuss long-term goals for ongoing academic development and assist them in reaching those goals. This is an hourly position ($20/hr.), ranging between 10-25 hours per week, during the academic year (Fall & Spring semesters). Anticipated start: Fall Semester 2021

Responsibilities:
  • Guide students in the learning process and help them become strategic and independent learners by facilitating their effective use of prior knowledge, targeted strategies and skills to advance and optimize their learning.
  • Help students integrate and apply effective study skills, learning strategies, active reading/note-taking, time management and organization skills to their specific courses throughout the year.
  • Provide assistance with the writing process and related skills, including: research, pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, flow, formatting; composing structured and relevant topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, essays; grammar mechanics, formatting (APA, MLA); emphasis on writing in a clear, relevant, organized and persuasive manner
  • Help students apply quantitative reasoning, interpret and analyze multi-step problems and build critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Document and communicate student progress by completing required tutoring session notes
  • Regularly attend and participate in staff meetings to collaborate and plan academic supports
  • Support a welcoming and supportive learn-how-to-learn environment by creating a dynamic learning atmosphere conducive to active learning

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to establish rapport and connect with students, staff and the Lasell community
  • Genuine interest in the needs of students and their learning process
  • Discipline-specific opportunities may include and require expertise in: math (algebra, geometry, calculus), science (biology, chemistry, physics, exercise science), business (accounting, management, economics), writing.


Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest, resume and the information of three (3) references using the forms below. Review of resumes will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lasell University requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide the documentation upon the start of employment. Lasell also provides individuals the opportunity to request a medical or religious exemption.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.


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