Graduate Assistant in Tutorial Services
Full-Time (20 hours per week)
Primary Purpose
A graduate assistant (GA) in Tutorial Services is someone who wishes to be personally invested in student academic success. The GA tutor provides tutorial support to 麻豆原创 students in many general education courses. Assistance to first year students in their transition to college is also an area of skilled leadership that can be offered. Graduate assistants may also assist students who are preparing for national exams such as the Praxis CORE, SAT, ACT, and PRAXIS II (PLT and Elementary Multiple Subjects Tests). They will support the Academic Success Center in creating, promoting and delivering workshops on study skills and strategies. They will attend admissions events with Academic Success Center staff to promote our services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Graduate assistants will contribute to the learning atmosphere in the following ways:
- by facilitating individual and group study
- by reinforcing the concept of success within tutorial relationships where critical thinking can be nurtured.
- Meeting with other graduate students and colleagues to discuss best tutoring practices will help to build a network of teaching strategies.
- Knowledge of a variety of learning approaches enriches not only the tutee but gives the tutor/GA an environment for forming a growth mindset.
Learning Opportunity
This is an opportunity for graduate assistants to build their professional skills. Over the course of the semester, they are invited to present informational and educational talks to first-year and advanced level students on a variety of topics. These presentations are chances for personal growth in areas of public speaking and professional communication skills. Tutoring in the Academic Success Center provides opportunity to work with a diverse population of students and learn how to adapt and adjust plans in order to meet the needs of their clientele. Those who are interested in this position are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please send application, resume and cover letter to Laura Valle, Director of Academic Success