Description

JOB TITLE: Biology Tutor (Student Worker)

JOB FAMILY: Educational Resource Center (West Point)

DIVISION NAME: Academics HOURS: 6-10 hours per week

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Library Resources / West Point Librarian

SUPERVISOR’S NAME: Adam Solomon 

Hiring for the following subjects:

• Biology

All tutors are expected to:  

• Facilitate learning and act as a guide to help the student become a successful independent learner.  
• Maintain a consistent weekly schedule for appointments and walk-ins.  
• Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms.  
• Assist students in locating print or electronic resources from the library.
• Exhibit excellent levels of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.  
• Exhibit appropriate and professional behavior at all times.  
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, tutor training, and other professional development activities.  
• Must be patient and have a strong desire to help students.  
• Identify and address study-skill needs in the context of tutor sessions.  
• Communicate with the director and faculty regarding the specific tutoring needs of students.  
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in subject being tutored.  
• Provide at least one faculty recommendation in the respective subject/discipline being tutored. 

Requirements

Previous tutoring experience is preferred, but not required.