Tutor Job Description

• Is tutoring for you?
• Do you enjoy helping others?
• Are there certain classes that you really enjoyed?
• Can you commit at least 6 hours per week to tutor for a semester?
• Would you like work experience that looks good on a resume or college application?

Position Description

Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Tutoring Center located in 2401. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor.

Responsibilities

• Complete required Tutoring Theory and Practice I the first semester of tutoring; Tutoring Theory and Practice II class the second semester.
• Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot meet with your students. Please call 925.424.1450 or 925.424.1454.
• Complete and hand in all required paperwork.

Qualifications

• An A or B grade in the course(s) to be tutored and instructor recommendation.
• Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.

Assignments/Pay

• Tutors can work for either volunteer or pay.
• Paid tutors earn $14.50 an hour for both individual and group tutoring.
• Tutoring will be assigned according to student demand, tutor availability, and seniority.
• Employment as a tutor does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.

Application and Tutor Hiring Process

Download and complete the Tutor Application.

If you have questions about the position, contact Faculty Coordinator, Jin Tsubota (jtsubota@laspositascollege.edu) or call 925.424.1454. The Tutorial Center is in  Room 2401.