In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Why should you be an English Skills Tutor?

Gain valuable experience in tutoring at a college level
Developing your own communication skills and show it off on your resume
Work with fellow students from diverse backgrounds
Flexible but consistent scheduling—make your own work schedule!
No prior tutoring experience necessary, we will train you!
Successful tutors are invited to continue in the role for future semesters

Responsibilities: What will you be doing?

Each English Skills Tutor is assigned a cohort of nonnative English speakers from an ESL course that you will partner with throughout the semester. You will help them develop their English skills in weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions.

During tutoring sessions, you will:

Help improve language skills in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing,
grammar, and vocabulary),
Help students with class assignments and preparing for exams, and
Help students adjust culturally to life in the U.S.
Outside of tutoring sessions, you will be responsible for submitting weekly tutoring
progress reports and meeting with the English Skills Tutor Supervisor. All tutors must attend paid training sessions as required (usually weekly).

Qualifications: What knowledge and skills do you need?

Fluent in English, with strong written and spoken English.
A grade of B+ or higher in a college-level writing class (including LENG-111:
Introduction to College Writing), or a score of 4 or higher on an AP English test
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
Ability to stay organized, manage a schedule, and submit reports on time
Applying: What should you submit?
A resume
A cover letter
A list of college-level English courses you have taken (including AP English and
LENG-111: Introduction to College Writing), plus the final grade(s) you received

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Peter Gardner

Hours per week: 10-15 (hours negotiable)

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