Job Description
The hiring rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Professional Tutor for ESL and College Writing must demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students and instructors. This position is responsible for providing academic support to all CIA students, and assisting the Library Learning Commons (LLC) with accommodating the growing needs of the college, and works specifically to assist ELL students with reading, writing, and speaking in English. The Professional Tutor works closely with the Dean of Academic Engagement in fulfilling the needs of International Students and overseeing the We Speak Food online course. This position also helps to prevent students from probation status, gives support to at-risk students, and provides service to decrease the overall number of students in these academic situations: at-risk, probation, and academic suspension.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides ESL instructional and writing assistance to individuals and small groups of students across multiple campuses.
- Develops and conducts writing, grammar, conversation fluency and other appropriate workshops for ESL students.
- Oversees the We Speak Food-online course in Moodle for all international students needing developmental assistance with reading, writing and speaking English.
- Encourages all students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses.
- Responsible for covering assigned work hours so that students coming into the Library Learning Strategies Commons can be assured to receive the assistance they are seeking.
- Develops a familiarity with computers, software, and any other individual instructional materials available in the Tutoring Center.
- Prepares and updates student records, visit notes, after each session via CIA CARES and the Tutoring Effectiveness rubric.
- Participates in data collection and reporting systems.
- Provides individual and small group tutoring sessions in approved subjects.
- Integrates effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress.
- Participates in professional development offerings.
- Meets with Director Academic Support, Learning Specialist, and Instructors to plan appropriate academic support for students.
- Maintains ongoing communications with the Director Academic Support and Assistant Manager Learning Strategies.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching or tutoring experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's Degree in English, English as a Second Language (ESL), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), or other closely related degree programs.
- TESOL certificate.
- One (1) year teaching experience with ESL students at the post-secondary or secondary level.
- Familiarity with the operation of developmental education programs preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS - Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Must have a proven, consistent track record showing the ability to work with all levels within an organization.
- Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
WORKING CONDITIONS - Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
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