Workshop Facilitator (PALs Peer Leader)
About The Position
Student Accessibility and Achievement is looking to hire a McGill student to lead a group tutoring session for specific courses including MATH 140, MATH 141, ECON 227, ECON 230, ECON 208, PHIL 210, MGCR 271, GEOG 216, AEMA 101, AEMA 202, AEPH 112, and AEBI 120. As a PALs Peer Leader, you will be responsible for facilitating a weekly peer-assisted learning session that gives participants an opportunity to review learned material, ask questions, engage in group activities and review difficult concepts. Under the supervision of the Learner Support Specialist, you will teach study skills and strategies tailored to the course needs. You will get the opportunity to engage participants in self-reflective learning and academic-centered habits of mind that will encourage students to become more independent and confident in their academic abilities, all while applying evidence-based practices to facilitate and support student learning. You will be responsible for preparing small-group activities, facilitating a group of up to 15 students, reporting on sessions and attending 4 training sessions/meetings with your supervisor throughout the term to discuss next steps and support material for the program.
Requirements
- Current McGill student
- Successfully completed MATH 140, MATH 141, ECON 227, ECON 230, ECON 208, PHIL 210, MGCR 271, GEOG 216, AEMA 101, AEMA 202, AEPH 112, AEBI 120 with an A- or higher
- Overall CGPA of at least 3.2
- Experience supporting peers through tutoring, mentoring, peer study groups or TAship
- Good communication skills
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Active listener
- Effective presenter
- Adaptable
- Knowledgeable in course subject area
- Inclusive
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- English communication (verbal and written) at level 3 (Advanced) on a scale of 0-4
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of French
Responsibilities
- Facilitating a weekly peer-assisted learning session
- Reviewing learned material with participants
- Answering participant questions
- Engaging participants in group activities
- Reviewing difficult concepts
- Teaching study skills and strategies tailored to course needs
- Engaging participants in self-reflective learning and academic-centered habits of mind
- Preparing small-group activities
- Facilitating a group of up to 15 students
- Reporting on sessions
- Attending 4 training sessions/meetings with supervisor
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $28/hour (Undergraduate student)
- Hourly Rate: $33/hour (Graduate student)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
