Part-Time Tutor,Writing Job The Woodlands area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Tutor, Writing-All Levels

Mission and Cultural Beliefs

Commitment to Mission:
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment.

Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

Tutors and instructs students and community members who need learning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills. Primary responsibilities include providing tutoring and related services, and providing an atmosphere that is conducive to and encourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.

Essential Job Functions:

Effectively delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (may be individual or group sessions). Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments

Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary education

Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions

Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needs

Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress

Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the course

Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress

Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter

May assist with additional duties as needed, for example, covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizing materials, checking out resources, and performing other duties as assigned

Completes and submits required documents in an accurate and timely manner

Actively participates in departmental meetings as required

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated proficiency in assigned discipline's subject matter
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Commitment to quality service to students
Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
Ability to work independently with little direct or continuous supervision

Physical Abilities:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some…


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