Part Time Peer Writing Tutor (current SKYCTC Students Only)

Title: Part Time Peer Writing Tutor (current SKYCTC Students Only)

Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: 15 - 20 hours/wk

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Southcentral Kentucky CTC - Main Campus

Department: Learning Commons

Job Summary

Part Time Peer Writing Tutor – Applicant MUST BE A CURRENT SKYCTC STUDENT.

Peer Tutors help students learn by helping them better understand course content and develop academic and study skills.

Job Duties:

• What do Peer Writing Tutors do? Peer Writing Tutors are current students who have successfully completed their ENG/IRW courses. They tutor students currently enrolled in ENG/IRW by helping them understand course materials, develop effective study skills, and improve their writing skills.
• How do Peer Writing Tutors help students learn? Peer Tutors collaborate with students to help them strengthen their knowledge and skills. Tutors work with the student, rather than doing the work for the student. In turn, the Peer tutor will gain a deeper understanding of the subject and improve on various soft skills.

Tutors meet with students individually for sessions lasting up to 30 minutes. Additional duties include completing mandatory training, logging tutoring appointments in Starfish, and assisting with help desk duties. All tutoring takes place in the Learning Commons or online.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade of A in the following classes from SKYCTC:
ENG 101
IRW 100
ENG 102
• Two professional recommendations and one from an English Faculty at SKYCTC
• Current student at SKYCTC
• 3.0 or higher College GPA
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Patience, kindness, dependability, and a strong interest in helping others
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and reiterate course content
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Maintain competence in subjects tutored by reviewing course materials
• Proficiency with computer programs, including Blackboard, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft, and Teams
• Behave professionally with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff