Global Learner Support Tutor
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San Jose, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About the Opportunity
Global Learner Support (GLS) at Northeastern University supports international and domestic learners through individualized English language instruction and academic communication support. Tutors provide 50-minute one-on-one tutoring sessions designed to help students develop the language and communication skills needed for academic and professional success.
Tutorials may address academic and professional writing listening speaking reading vocabulary development academic presentation skills pronunciation fluency and APA/MLA citation practices as well as occasional preparation for standardized English language proficiency exams such as IELTS TOEFL-iBT and CELPIP.
Qualified tutors should be comfortable supporting a broad range of language and communication needs while recognizing that individual tutors may have particular areas of specialization.
Tutors are expected to create a welcoming inclusive and student-centered learning environment; assess students individual needs; provide targeted instruction and strategies; and empower learners to become more confident and independent communicators.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English Applied Linguistics TESOL Education or a related field; a masters degree is preferred.
- TESOL/TEFL ESL or equivalent language-teaching qualification preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching English as an additional/second language tutoring or providing academic language support to university-level or adult learners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic English writing conventions grammar oral communication reading and vocabulary development.
Note: This is a part-time position requiring 510 hours of on-ground tutoring per week.
Supporting the mission and values of Global Learner Support
- Support students in developing academic and professional writing skills by:
- Introducing and reinforcing academic writing conventions and expectations
- Providing individualized feedback and guidance on organization clarity coherence grammar vocabulary and style
- Sharing relevant writing resources models and strategies that promote independent learning
- Supporting students in understanding and applying APA and MLA citation conventions
- Identifying recurring language or writing challenges and providing targeted instruction
Develop students oral communication skills by:
- Facilitating structured conversation and speaking practice based on students goals and needs
- Supporting students with pronunciation intonation word and sentence stress fluency and intelligibility
- Providing constructive feedback and strategies to build confidence and effectiveness in academic and professional communication
- Identifying students who may benefit from more specialized oral language instruction or additional support
Support students in developing reading and vocabulary skills by:
- Sharing effective reading strategies and approaches for academic and professional texts
- Helping students develop vocabulary-building strategies and increase comprehension
- Adapting materials and activities to students proficiency levels disciplines and goals
Provide standardized English language proficiency test preparation by:
- Supporting students preparing for exams such as TOEFL-iBT IELTS and CELPIP
- Familiarizing students with relevant test formats question types and assessment criteria
- Providing strategies and targeted practice to strengthen students language skills and test readiness
Prepare effectively for individual tutorials by:
- Reviewing students identified goals needs and previous tutorial notes when available
- Selecting or developing appropriate instructional materials activities and strategies
- Adapting instructional approaches based on students proficiency levels learning styles and academic or professional contexts
Deliver high-quality student-centered tutorials by:
- Creating a supportive inclusive and respectful learning environment
- Tailoring instruction and feedback to individual student needs and goals
- Encouraging active student participation reflection and independent learning
- Maintaining consistency professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all student interactions
Contribute to the GLS team and program by:
- Attending required staff meetings and professional development activities
- Communicating regularly and effectively with the supervisor
- Sharing relevant observations resources and instructional practices with colleagues
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
35.00About Company
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.
