Professional Tutor
About The Position
SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect. The part-time Professional Tutor will provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to current SUNY Sullivan students within the One Stop Tutoring Center and, when needed, provide in-class support. The tutor will collaborate with faculty and staff to assist students in approaching a variety of subjects and work with them towards academic success.
Requirements
- College background required
- Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge in specific academic subjects
- Ability to work with a diverse student population, at many skill levels, in a friendly and supportive way
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Spanish Language fluency preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Review and reinforce what has been taught in classes for clarity and understanding through one-on-one or group tutoring
- Support learning by providing expertise in specific content and cognitive areas
- Support learning by directing and maintaining focus of tutorial session
- Refine students' study skills for independent learning through the use of individual, group, or workshop sessions; topic areas may include, but are not limited to: note taking skills, college textbook and reading skills, test anxiety, time management
- Mentor Peer Tutors
- Disseminate information and refer students to other services such as academic advising, disability services, personal counseling, and career and transfer counseling.
- Work collaboratively with faculty for assignment clarification and student guidance
- Participate in tutorial training, staff meetings, and professional development provided by the Center for Learning and Student Development Services and SUNY Sullivan.
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and workplace
Benefits
- 405-acre campus
- Comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
