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POSITION SUMMARY:
The tutor is responsible for individual and small-group tutoring and study supervision as assigned.
EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet with students on a one-on-one or small group basis to provide learning assistance.
- Provide specialized tutoring in specific, approved subject areas.
- Answer students’ questions concerning course content.
- Aid students in the comprehension of course material.
- Monitor student studying.
- Attend tutor training sessions as required by the Coordinator of Student Success.
- Arrive on time and prepare for each assigned session.
- Conduct each session in a conscientious, professional manner.
- Help students become independent learners.
- Maintain schedule on Upswing for individual appointments.
- Maintain a practical understanding of how to use AI tools and ethical reasoning to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Model appropriate study skills and behavior.
- Complete and return all required paperwork to the LRC Office.
- Notify the Coordinator of Student Success of any concerns about students.
ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS:
- Ability to create clear and concise sentence structures, along with the use of literary devices to enhance writing.
- Experience in conducting research for thorough, credible, and well-constructed arguments and persuasion in essays/research.
- Capacity to simplify and teach complex literacy and grammar concepts to learners.
- Sufficient in explaining in-depth reasons for grammar, spelling, and sentence structure recommendations on learner’s work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred English Major.
- Minimum College CGPA of 3.0.
- Grade of A or B in courses for which the student will provide tutoring.
- Recommended by a member of the MACU Faculty, a member of the Student Affairs staff, and a MACU student peer.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds, age groups, and skill levels.
- Appropriate level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and assertiveness.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred continuing student.
- Preferred 3rd year/Junior year student.
- Preferred Bi/multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, etc.).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Google Suite proficient.
WRITING TUTOR:
Required:
- ENGL 1103 - English Composition I
- ENGL 1203 - English Composition II
Preferred: (at least one)
- ENGL 3503 - Advanced Composition
- ENGL 4203 - Modern Grammar
English/Literature Tutor:
- Required: English Compositions and at least one literature course
- ENGL 1103 - English Composition I
- Â ENGL 1203 - English Composition II
- ENGL 2103 - British Literature Survey I
- ENGL 2203 - British Literature Survey II
- ENGL 2403 - World Literature Survey: The Renaissance to the Modern Era
- ENGL 2503 - American Literature Survey: Before 1865
- ENGL 2603 - American Literature Survey: Since 1865
Preferred: (at least one)
- ENGL 3503 - Advanced Composition
- ENGL 3513 - Major Figures
- ENGL 3523 - Special Topics
- ENGL 3703 - Creative Writing
- ENGL 3713 - Ethnic American Literature
- ENGL 3733 - Native American Literature
- ENGL 3923 - Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
- ENGL 4203 - Modern Grammar
- ENGL 4303 - Shakespeare
- ENGL 4333 - The Fiction Works of C.S. Lewis
- ENGL 4503 - History of the English Language
- ENGL 4533 - Critical Approaches to Literature
- ENGL 4543 - Language and Popular Culture
- ENGL 4803 - Form and Genre in Literature
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Studious people who can contribute to a positive learning environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sitting for extended periods, occasionally standing or walking, and having the ability to lift and carry objects up to a maximum of 20 pounds.
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