SE - CASA, Student Tutor - Psychology (PSY 335 and PSY 436))

Summary
The student tutor conducts one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions in the content area of psychology, specifically for PSY 335 and PSY 436 courses. The student tutor tutors a diverse population of undergraduate students in the Content-Area Tutoring Center. The peer tutor works in the Center in-person a minimum of 10 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays.
Essential Functions

• Provides one-on-one and small-group tutorial services to a diverse population of undergraduate students. The tutor:

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Identifies students’ content-area skills needs.
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Differentiates strategies and instructional materials to meet individual students’ needs.
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Assists student in understanding the material while fostering student autonomy.
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Engages students in tutoring sessions by utilizing active learning strategies.
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Motivates students by being an active listener.
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Provides positive feedback and makes recommendations for further study or practice.
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Respects students’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.

• Documents student work and progress by:

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Using the processes and systems established within the Content-Area Tutoring Center to document student progress.
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Entering all data in a timely fashion as specified by the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager.
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Communicating with the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager regarding students with challenging or unique situations and documenting record details of such situations through the specified means within the Content-Area Tutoring Center.

• Participates in professional development and training sessions as related to tutor responsibilities. The tutor:

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Maintains currency in the content area by reviewing the course syllabi and relevant course materials.
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Actively participates in learning community meetings.
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Participates in mandatory training sessions throughout the semester.
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Maintains currency with technological resources for instructional and recordkeeping purposes.
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Monitors and makes arrangements for replenishment of consumable materials used in the tutoring environment.
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Develops and facilitates workshop/short videos related to PSY 335 and PSY 436 classes.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week consistently.
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Must be able to work for at least two semesters consecutively.
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Must possess excellent communication skills.
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Must be punctual, organized, professional, and courteous.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.