Professional Math Tutor - The Citadel Math Lab
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The Citadel
Charleston, SC, US
Summary
Professional Math Tutors provide individualized academic support to students in a collaborative environment while fostering problem-solving skills. They are also responsible for managing lab operations, including student check-ins, session reporting, and maintaining a professional learning space.
Job Description
The Citadel Math Lab is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Professional Math Tutor to provide academic support to students in a collaborative learning environment. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about mathematics, communicate effectively, and enjoy helping students build confidence and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of college-level mathematics.
- Be punctual, dependable, and professional.
- Communicate mathematical concepts clearly to students with varying skill levels.
- Be comfortable using student-centered and differentiated instructional strategies.
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Recommendations (Optional)
Schedule
Math Lab operating hours are:
- Monday–Thursday
- Morning: Beginning as early as 9:00 a.m. (flexible based on tutor availability)
- Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Evening: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Current hiring needs are primarily for morning and afternoon availability.
Required Subject Knowledge
Applicants should be proficient in tutoring:
- Precalculus
- Calculus I
- Elementary Statistics
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Calculus II or higher
- Physics or Engineering coursework
- Financial Mathematics
- Microsoft Excel
- Graphing technology (TI-84, TI-89, and Desmos)
Training
New tutors will participate in training to become familiar with Math Lab procedures, tutoring expectations, and student support resources.
Tutor Responsibilities
Professional Math Tutors are expected to:
- Welcome students and check them in for their scheduled appointments.
- Provide individualized, student-centered academic support tailored to each student's learning needs.
- Encourage students to develop problem-solving skills rather than simply providing answers.
- Complete a tutoring session report following each appointment.
- Encourage students to complete the Math Lab exit survey at the conclusion of each session.
- Record student no-shows when applicable.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
- During afternoon hours, comfortably manage multiple students simultaneously (up to four students at one time) and, when appropriate, facilitate small-group tutoring sessions.
The ideal tutor is knowledgeable, patient, dependable, and committed to helping students achieve academic success while fostering confidence and independent learning.
