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Form of workRimmer's Academic Support Services seeks tutors for general education courses such as English, speech, math, history, computing, psychology, sociology, business, accounting, economics, fine arts, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, anatomy & physiology, and other subjects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Strong "people" skills (get along well with others, positive attitude about self and others, ability to interact well with and accept individuals from diverse backgrounds, etc.);
- Sensitive to student needs, especially students with academic needs and/or learning disabilities;
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and other HCC personnel;
- Strong academic background: minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, with an A or B in the subject area to tutor;
- Ability to keep information confidential;
- Work well with limited direct supervision;
- Dependable and able to work flexible hours as determined by staff and student needs;
- Willing to encourage other students to use program services;
- Recommendations are required; faculty recommendations are recommended.
- Preferably currently enrolled and attending classes at Hutchinson Community College (pre-enrolled for fall or spring classes);
Duties and Expectations:
- Attend tutor training, complete online tutor training, and meet as-needed with the tutor supervisor.
- Provide one-on-one and/or group tutoring in subject areas in various locations on campus and potentially online;
- Keep accurate records of students tutored;
- Keep accurate time clock records and keep availability and contact information updated;
- As requested, create or maintain handouts or a record of suggestions given to student(s);
- Communicate with tutor supervisor, instructors, and/or counselors on a regular basis regarding progress;
- At the end of each semester, evaluate self and have students evaluate your tutoring services;
- Make referrals to counseling and other services, as needed.
Compensation: Tutors are paid $10.00 per hour as a starting wage and will increase to $12.00 when the online tutor training modules have been completed. Students will receive a Master Tutor Level 1 certificate after completing 10 hours of training and 25 hours of tutoring experience.
