Job Summary:

Tutors will provide non-classroom academic instruction to individuals in order to prepare, advance, or remediate students in specific academic areas. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Administers and scores assessments to fully understand student’s achievement levels, areas for improvement, learning styles, and other academic tendencies.

2. Reviews class assignments, content, or standards; discusses content with student; and re-teaches when needed.

3. Teaches and mentors students, continually guiding them toward comprehension of the assigned subjects or lessons.

4. Researches and recommends supplemental textbooks, computer games or apps, equipment, or other learning materials to further enrich students’ academic success.

5. Assesses student’s progress and achievement throughout tutoring sessions.

6. Provides a clean, organized, and learning-conducive tutoring environment to ensure that students are encouraged to be productive, focused, and engaged in learning.

7. Maintains detailed records that include assessment results, progress, school performance, and feedback; provides ongoing communication and feedback on the student’s progress to all appropriate parties.

8. Maintains confidentiality of all records and conversations regarding students’ academic accomplishments and struggles.

9. Maintains current knowledge of developments, techniques, and best practices in tutoring through active participation in training and development sessions or workshops.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and educators.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Thorough understanding of multiple, effective methods of instruction.

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of subjects and skills being taught.

• Ability to encourage, positively reinforce, and provide constructive feedback to students to build confidence.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• minimum of a 3.0 on the subject-matter being tutored, or related field required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.