Federal Work Study Student Worker-Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & CLAS Tutor

Long Island University • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Tutors provide individual and/or small-group tutoring to students in the Center for Learning and Academic Success. They assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning issues, work on study skills and review content. Tutoring sessions are designed to supplement in-class work and focus on providing opportunities for active learning, self-reflection, and collaborative study. Tutors, acting as educational mentors rather than instructors, focus not on teaching content and completing homework assignments, but on posing problems and putting course subjects into practice through critical thinking and re-examination. Subject Specialists focus on advanced level courses, and act as mentors for other tutoring staff. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing the text, helping students to predict test questions, helping students formulate ideas for research, working on solutions to problems, and/or assigning practice exercises. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor, and they are expected to continue developing their tutoring skills.

Requirements

• Passed content course with a grade of B or better in the subject area which the candidate desires to tutor.
• Be recommended by at least one faculty member or academic dean in the content area.
• Possess good oral communication skills (demonstrated in the interview) and ability to explain concepts well.
• Availability to work at least 4 hours per week during CLAS's regular hours.
• Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for teaching and tutoring.
• Be available for weekly tutor training in the form of Mentor Groups and Tutor Development meetings and workshops.

Nice To Haves

• Previous tutoring and/or teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in small groups, focusing on developing better learners.
• Uphold LIU-Brooklyn's policies of academic integrity.
• Serve as positive role model for students that are tutored and fellow tutors.
• Support the pedagogues and practices advocated by the discipline of tutoring-guiding, coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.
• Uphold the National Tutoring Association's Code of Ethics.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree