English Tutor- Portsmouth Campus
About the position The English Tutor at Tidewater Community College's Portsmouth Campus is responsible for providing academic support to students in English and writing assignments. This part-time role involves tutoring students in various formats, assisting with study strategies, and collaborating with faculty to enhance student success initiatives. The tutor will also help students with basic computer literacy and maintain a resourceful supply of course-relevant materials. Responsibilities • Meet with students in one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring formats to provide learning assistance in English and writing assignments. • Tutor students in basic computer literacy, including accessing student email, creating and saving documents, and navigating Canvas. • Help develop study strategies using textbooks, handbooks, and online resources for students requesting tutoring services. • Participate in team meetings, tutor-training sessions, and professional development training. • Partner with instructors to offer outreach-learning opportunities in the classroom and conduct course-relevant workshops. • Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students. • Keep a resourceful supply of course-relevant handouts in learning assistance centers. • Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty. • Assist with additional duties as assigned. Requirements • Significant knowledge of concepts taught in College Composition I and II, including grammar, mechanics, essay structure, argumentation, citation styles, and research. • Must have obtained an 'A' or 'B' grade in the course(s) for which tutoring will be performed. • Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills. • Ability to contextualize transferable academic study techniques and learning strategies into collaborative learning sessions. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA. • Ability to work independently and as a team member. • Experience providing excellent customer service to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds. • Demonstrated experience with responsibility, reliability, and punctuality. Nice-to-haves • Previous experience working in a tutoring position. Benefits • Part-time position with flexible scheduling options. • Opportunity for professional development and training. Apply tot his job