Tutor - Intermittent

Kent State • Burton, OH

1d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Tutor supports students’ academic success by providing guidance and personalized instruction in specific subject areas. The tutor works closely with the Coordinator of Student Academic Services, faculty, and students to assess learning needs and help students develop strategies for improvement. The position is based at the Geauga Campus and Kent State University Twinsburg Academic Center. It is a part-time, intermittent assignment of up to 28 hours per week. A security check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant subject area.
• Proficiency in the subject area being tutored.
• Experience working with students with different learning styles and levels of academic preparedness.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to simplify and explain concepts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams.
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience is preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in a specific subject area, such as math, English, or chemistry.
• Break down concepts into understandable pieces using the learning process.
• Adjust tutoring methods based on students’ progress.
• Teach effective study, note-taking, time-management, and organizational techniques.
• Help students develop critical-thinking skills.
• Provide guidance on test preparation.
• Establish a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Work with the Coordinator of Student Academic Services, faculty, and students to assess learning needs and develop strategies for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time