Tutor - Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time - Physical Therapy Assistant - Chicago, United States - City Colleges of Chicago

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Tutor - Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time

TUTOR - PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PART TIME

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO - MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement.

To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values:
accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

The physical therapist assistant program at Malcolm X College, a contemporary institution, offers an innovative and career-focused education to students of diverse backgrounds.

The program aspires to equip learners with the competencies to become licensed physical therapist assistants committed to excellence and caring in clinical practice and inspired to respond to the needs of a dynamic society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor's direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degr