Summary

The student tutor conducts one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions in the content area of psychology, specifically for PSY 335 and PSY 436 courses. The student tutor tutors a diverse population of undergraduate students in the Content-Area Tutoring Center. The peer tutor works in the Center in-person a minimum of 10 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays.

Essential Functions

1.   Provides one-on-one and small-group tutorial services to a diverse population of undergraduate students. The tutor:

• Identifies students’ content-area skills needs.

• Differentiates strategies and instructional materials to meet individual students’ needs.

• Assists student in understanding the material while fostering student autonomy.

• Engages students in tutoring sessions by utilizing active learning strategies.

• Motivates students by being an active listener.

• Provides positive feedback and makes recommendations for further study or practice.

• Respects students’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.

2.   Documents student work and progress by:

• Using the processes and systems established within the Content-Area Tutoring Center to document student progress.

• Entering all data in a timely fashion as specified by the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager.

• Communicating with the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager regarding students with challenging or unique situations and documenting record details of such situations through the specified means within the Content-Area Tutoring Center.

3.   Participates in professional development and training sessions as related to tutor responsibilities. The tutor:

• Maintains currency in the content area by reviewing the course syllabi and relevant course materials.

• Actively participates in learning community meetings.

• Participates in mandatory training sessions throughout the semester.

• Maintains currency with technological resources for instructional and recordkeeping purposes.

• Monitors and makes arrangements for replenishment of consumable materials used in the tutoring environment.

• Develops and facilitates workshop/short videos related to PSY 335 and PSY 436 classes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week consistently.

• Must be able to work for at least two semesters consecutively.

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

• Must be punctual, organized, professional, and courteous.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 

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