Peer Tutor - Huntsville, United States - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

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Huntsville, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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- $15/hr
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Nature & Purpose of Position

The primary role of the Peer Tutor is to support Educational Affair's mission to support student learning in the classroom by providing tutorial services for firstyear SHSU-COM students requirements. This position requires the employee to have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt his or her teaching methods to meet the needs of the student, as well as have a desire to see students succeed. The Peer Tutor may be required to implement instructional activities in both individual and group tutorial sessions. Specific responsibilities are listed below.
Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
Coordinating meetings and schedules with tutees as appropriate
Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, notetaking skills, and approaches to answering test questions
Providing students positive and constructive feedback
Participating in an initial training program for developing teaching techniques and learning skills and participating in ongoing training sessions as required by both MSA and HR
Monitoring students' attendance and progress
Attending staff meetings
Completing data entry tasks using required database software (Campus Connect)
Documenting and communicating student progress, especially
If additional difficulties are encountered in the tutoring sessions or
If tutor suspects student requires additional university resources

Other Requirements for the Position

SHSU-COM OMS2 Student Doctor in good academic standing
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
Approval of course director/phase I lead required; additional academic performance data may be reviewed to determine eligibility
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Open Date
05/30/2024
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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
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