Tutor Qualifications and Responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Grade of B or higher in subject tutoring
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Sensitivity to students who are struggling academically
• Sensitivity to students from non-traditional backgrounds
• Responsible and organized
• Willing to serve as a positive role model to program students

Responsibilities:

• Assist students to understand subject matter
• Assist students to improve academic skills
• Create an atmosphere of encouragement and support
• Refer students to counselor when other problems appear severe
• Complete payroll paperwork on time
• Contact Coordinator or instructors when necessary when assisting students
• Attend all tutor training sessions
• Use other resources to improve tutoring skills
• Maintain weekly contact with Tutor Coordinator
• Turn in student contact sheets to Coordinator each Friday

Your application will be evaluated on the following:

• Faculty recommendation
• Hours available for work
• Class schedule
• Grade point average in subject area to be tutored