Professional Tutor
Job Description
Full job description
Title: Professional Tutor
Agency: Danville Community College
Location: Danville - 590
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $12-$18/hour, commensurate with qualifications
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
The Tutoring Center is seeking Professional Tutors for the following subjects:
The Tutoring Center is seeking Professional Tutors for the following subjects:
- Math
- Science
- Social Science
- English
- Spanish
Please specify your expertise in your Cover Letter/Letter of Application.
Job Duties:
Job Duties:
- Provide *face-to-face* academic assistance to assigned tutees in the subject areas listed, individually or in a group format.
- Attend periodic training sessions to increase competency in working with students.
- Maintain records on each student who is being tutored including attendance, periodic assessment, progress, and evaluations.
- Assist students in developing positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
- Assist students in developing self-confidence and raising self-concept.
- Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
- Serve as a role model for students being served.
- Mentor new tutors if directed by the Tutor Coordinator.
- Promote the tutoring program to students and the college.
- Lead weekly study groups.
- Provide evaluations and other reports as requested by the Coordinator of the Tutoring Center.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant subject matter.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students.
- Ability to assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving study skills and academic capabilities in designated areas.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and time-management.
- Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students.
- Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
- Knowledge of Zoom and other online learning platforms.
- Willingness to receive training and to promote the tutoring program to students and the college.
- One year of professional teaching or tutoring experience
- Work experience in a community college setting
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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