Tutor

Tutor Job Description

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  Work with the same 2-3 K-8th students, 2-4 times per week for one hour each
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  Help them understand key concepts in math or literacy, especially those learned in the classroom
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  Teaching skills to improve academic performance
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  Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments
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  Thorough knowledge of literacy or math for Kindergarten through 8th grade, or learn during mandatory training
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  Assess the progress of assigned students to ensure effective processes
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  Plan creative lessons to engage and educate students
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  Promote high standards for academic success and behavior and continually encourage students to meet them
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  Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver positive and constructive feedback
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  Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
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  Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize your learning approach for individual students
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  Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance
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  Pay will be $20-$25 per hour (training included)

Qualifications for Tutor

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  Experience assessing the progress of assigned students to ensure effective processes
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  Passion and excitement for the subject being taught
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  Theoretical and practical understanding of the subject to be taught
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  Personal accountability and reliability with scheduled sessions
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  Optional certification from accredited tutoring associations such as NTA or CRLA