Professional Tutor Job Aurora area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position

Purpose:

The Professional Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Tutor supports learning by assisting with academic strategies to support students’academic success. As students strive to reach their academic goals,the main responsibility of a tutor is to help the student in becoming a more independent, engaged, and confident learner.

A&P tutors provide individual and group tutoring to students across a broad range of health science courses. Tutors will also conduct review sessions (recitations) for A&P I and II. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class,explain processes, provide tools to enhance their application andanalyzation of course content. This is a 9-month position working approximately 10-19 hours per week. Applicants will be part of apool of professional tutors from which the Academic Support Center will fill the needed Professional Tutor positions.

Applicants are encouraged to refresh their applications after 90 days with aresume that includes new education or work experience.

Core Competencies:

Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers andthe community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse groupof faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.

Upholds the Mission Statement:
Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizesthe confidential nature of university business.

Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary oras assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide support through scheduled appointments, recitations,and drop-in sessions.
Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine content and pace of tutoring.
Explore students’ individual learning preferences and work todevelop active learning and study strategies appropriate for their needs and optimize their learning.
Follow the tutor cycle, utilize open-ended questions and goal setting to diagnose student tutoring/skill development needs and monitor progress.
Assist with outreach and follow-up with students who receive

Academic Alerts to provide additional academic support.
Communicate with faculty to ensure continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions.
Collaborate with other faculty/staff to design and deliver recitations, exam reviews, and specialized group tutoring.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner verbally and in writing to students and decipher comprehension during tutoring sessions.
Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills.

Essential

Job Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree or higher in health sciences or other health-science based degrees (e.g. chiropractor, nursing) required.

Experience:

Experience in higher education strongly preferred.

Skills:

Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity, and a desire to help.
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, attention to detail, flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and personal responsibility.
Able to interact with diverse personalities and populations with respect and sensitivity.
Able to utilize technology effectively.