Peer Tutor Job Description

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    Qualifications

    • Competency in the courses to be tutored, demonstrated by a final grade of B or better
    • Comfort level with the subject matter 
    • A letter of recommendation from an Madison College instructor
    • A desire to help and encourage students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, academic ability, and ages

    Responsibilities

    • Help students enhance their mastery of concepts and academic skills in specific subject areas
    • Coach tutees in study skills, note taking, organization and time management
    • Be a source of encouragement and support
    • Comply with the Madison College Student Code of Conduct and the National Tutoring Association Code of Ethics
    • Exhibit professional behavior at all times
    • Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions for payroll and program requirements

    Tutoring Settings/Time Commitment

    • Walk-in: Tutors placed in centers like the Truax Math Center, Accounting Lab, and Learning Centers across the district are scheduled for regular weekly hours in shifts of two hours or more. 
    • Small Group: Regularly scheduled tutoring sessions are set up for selected classes for 3-4 hours per week.
    • One-on-one: Tutors and students schedule mutually agreed upon days/times for on campus tutoring sessions. 
    • Tutors may work 1-19 hours per week (based on type of position, demand for services and personal schedule).

    Compensation/Benefits

    • $9.00 per hour salary
    • Reinforcement of your own knowledge and skills
    • Opportunity for practical, hands-on teaching experience
    • The satisfaction of helping a fellow student in need
    • Another line to add to your resume

    Training

    • Orientation (30 min) - scheduled with coordinator
    • Initial training session (4 hours) - scheduled with coordinator
    • Online DVDs and assignments (2-3 hours) - through Blackboard, after initial training is completed
    • FERPA tutorial on maintaining confidentiality (30 min) - must be done prior to tutoring
    • In-service training sessions each semester (1 hour per session)
    • Tutoring may be allowed prior to completion of training (FERPA excepted) 

      

    Last Modified: May 9, 2012