Professional Tutor

Job Title

Professional Tutor

Department

Regional Learning Assistance JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

Job Description

The Professional Tutor (part-time, temporary position) provides one-on-one or group tutoring to students; may also assist by modeling study skills and by mentoring new and returning undergraduate students. Professional Tutors/mentors are scheduled as needed/available.

• •Provide tutoring to students with coursework in an office environment or online
• •Work with tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs
• •Offer assistance with developing study strategies
• •Make file notes and communicate with professor, academic coaches and/or director about student progress per department policies
• •Operate computer and other resources to provide tutoring on-site or remotely
• •Be accessible to students who have come for assistance
• •Complete paperwork in a timely manner
• •Assistant with the facilitation in the distance learning classroom
• •Support students in the development of vital college success skills such as executive functioning and study skills
• •Serve as a case-manager/academic coach for high-support students
• •Facilitating the virtual component of IVDL courses or distance-learning courses in a physical classroom

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts earned by date of employment; significant tutoring and/or teaching experience (education and experience may be gained concurrently).

Consideration may be given to candidates with experience working with a wide variety of students with academic risk factors; explain concepts to others effectively; work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds; possess good organizational skills; exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment; and Miami University classroom experience.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume/CV/Cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For more information about this position, email Tori Myles, [email protected]

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

• Remote Work
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• Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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