A Tutor works with students who need additional help or review. Provides instruction in an academic subject, or reviews a particular class lesson, or assists with preparing for a test. Works with students one-on-one or in a small group, and usually meets with students outside of school.
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JOB DUTIES
Provide in person and online tutoring and similar academic assistance services to students via multiple platforms Describe test procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations to examinees. Provide online supplemental academic instruction to individual students and small groups. Demonstrate and use technology, audiovisual aids, and other materials (as necessary) to supplement tutoring sessions and presentations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate group discussions with students. Lead scheduled study groups and workshops. Collaborate with faculty and staff members. Attend initial and ongoing training sessions. Other duties as assigned.
At least one year of requisite courses and/or proven mastery of subject(s). BIO, CHE, ENG, ESL, IST, Algebra, Pre-Calc, Statistics Experience using Zoom (the Virtual Tutoring Hub) for drop-in tutoring, and Academic Core Enrichment (ACE) study groups.
Associates and/or Bachelors Degree Two (2) or more years experience in higher education Bilingual - Spanish MCCC course professor recommendation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication skills Customer service oriented
CORE COMPETENCIES CORE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Adaptability :
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Customer Focus :
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships. Building Partnerships - Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals . Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Decision Making:
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
