Peer Tutors

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing students with individualized assistance to help them learn new concepts and complete assignments. Tutors are responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the needs and goals of the students. Priority will be given to tutors who can provide content or study skill support and work well with students in our healthcare and trades programs. Must be a current Southeast Technical College student. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Susanne Huizing at 605-367-7284.

Essential Functions

• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, time management, test taking, and managing test anxiety
• Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds
• Recognizing different learning styles and student preferences and tailoring tutoring instruction to fit those neurodiverse needs
• Providing students with positive and constructive feedback
• Diagnosing student needs through active listening techniques and questioning strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of accredited coursework in the subject matter the individual will be tutoring
• Thorough knowledge of a specific academic subject or expertise in test preparation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
• Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize their learning approach for individual students
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job is mainly sedentary with physical activities normally required in an office environment. Frequent sitting and standing (33%-66% of the time).

This position is not eligible for benefits.