Short Term Hourly: Math, Physics, or Chemistry Tutor

Job Description

Provide individual and small group tutoring for the MESA Program by integrating study and learning strategies that promote students to be independent learners.

Assist students in improving academic achievement by clarifying learning problems and helping them develop problem-solving strategies and conceptual understanding.

Tutors may assist students by reviewing class material, discussing textbook and lecture content, predicting test questions, formulating ideas, or working on solutions to assigned problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive coursework in Math, Physics, and/or Chemistry.

Proficient communication skills to clearly explain concepts to students.

Communicate effectively in a timely manner with supervisor(s).

Possession of an AA or BA preferred.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience tutoring high school or college students in Math, Physics, or Chemistry.

Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.