Part Time - Math - Professional Tutor
Part Time - Math - Professional Tutor
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Abington seeks engaging and dynamic candidate to fill a newly created opening of Professional Math Tutor. This opening will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to provide tutoring in Math (Algebra Trigonometry Geometry Calculus Statistics) to undergraduate university students. The tutor will also develop workshops structured academic initiatives as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty student organizations and other members of the campus community.The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Center and to ensure that tutoring services align with the course objectives. The Professional Tutor will be responsible for maintaining a record for each student tutored e.g. Starfish Outcome Notes Client Report Forms Satisfaction Surveys etc.
Job Duties
- Provides individual Math tutoring for students
- Assigns practice exercises as needed.
- Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.
- Assists students in preparing for exams.
- Assists students in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.
- Creates and maintains a Math-focused Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Math resources tutors can use as they work with their students.
- Monitors scheduling & documentation through Starfish.
- Maintains detailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes Client Report Forms Satisfaction Surveys and other assessment measures.
- Creates and compiles Math-focused instructional and marketing materials.
- Develops and delivers workshops presentations and online resources for students on a range of Math topics.
- Provides administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
- Serves as a liaison to academic departments and related services.
- Performs intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students.
- Leads/coordinates special projects or initiatives as assigned.
- Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.
Requirements and Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess:
- A Masters degree (preferred) in Math or a related discipline 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
- Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Innovation and creativity in program development.
- Proven presentation group facilitation and teaching skills.
- Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population.
- Outstanding teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work late afternoon/early evening and on occasion weekend hours.
Required application materials will be reviewed as soon as they are received:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Candidates should be prepared to provide the names titles and contact information (telephone email and mailing address) of three (3) professional references if requested.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
