Peer Tutor

Virginia’s Community Colleges System Portal•Hampton, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Peer tutors assist students in achieving academically by meeting regularly to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching.

Requirements

Must be a student at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Must have earned a B or higher in the subject(s) they wish to tutor.
Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week.
Must be able to work between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Previous tutoring experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience and a calm demeanor when working with students with disabilities or specific learning needs.

Responsibilities

Providing academic tutoring through face-to-face and Zoom appointments at no longer than 1 hr/session each.
Working with the tutoring coordinator to provide a schedule of availability that does not interfere with their class schedule.
Exchanging contact information with tutees to contact them directly with schedule changes.
Any schedule changes must be reported to the tutoring coordinator 24-h in advance.
Communicating with the tutoring coordinator about tutee absences and lateness, as well as any additional issues that may arise.
Attending planned training sessions and meetings prior to and throughout work assignments.
Maintaining records of student contacts and statistics of the appointments.
Willingness to assist students with disabilities and specific learning needs with a calm and patient demeanor.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.