Part-Time Writing Center Tutor

Part-Time Writing Center Tutor

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: FY2300100

Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX

Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Writing tutors are students or professional teachers whose goal is to share their knowledge of writing strategies with student writers. The tutor offers a reader's response to a given piece of writing and can coach the student regarding assignment instructions, writing strategies, and grammar conventions. A tutor's goal should be to help produce a better writer instead of just one piece of writing.
• Tutors are not required to have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter of students' writing projects; their concern is with the writing itself. Moreover, tutors cannot be held responsible for the quality of the final product the student submits to the instructor.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Successful completion (B or better) in ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 (or their equivalent)
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to produce academic papers
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to listen to students' needs and requests
• In-depth knowledge of grammatical conventions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic computer usage
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse student population
• Self-motivation, organizational skills, and punctuality
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed

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