Student Worker - English Writing Tutor

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
•  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.