Applicant Pool for Tutors, Writing Center

Writing support tutors will work one-on-one or in small groups with undergraduate students.  Tutors assist students by leading them to a greater understanding of their writing by demonstrating how to identify and correct writing weaknesses, and empowering students to begin editing and revising on their own for success in future writing projects.

This position would be available on both the Toledo and Findlay campuses, please indicate in the application questions which campus you would be able to teach at.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of student-centered tutoring strategies.
• Must be knowledgeable of writing practices, developmental writing and composition curriculum standards and writing formats.  Experience tutoring and/or teaching at the college level is desirable.  Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to multi-task, collaborate with others, and work independently.  Be able to analyze student’s needs and explain materials in a variety of ways to build confidence and comprehension.

Essential Functions:

• Candidate will help students understand and apply underlying principles and help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate will prepare for tutoring by becoming familiar with textbooks, software, and teaching tools used in courses.
• Candidate will thoroughly and accurately document tutoring sessions to support reporting requirements.

Other Characteristics:

• The tutor should be energetic, positive, creative, multi-tasking team player who is able to generate new ideas to better serve students. The candidate will need to be sensitive to the needs of at-risk students as well as maintain confidentiality of personal student and program information.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in English or writing field.
• Masters of Arts in English, preferred, or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English or a related area.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred.  Must be able to work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.