As a Professional Tutor, your main role in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) is to support students, observe and respond to student issues by facilitating problem-solving strategies adapted to the visitors needs. Professional Tutors assist and coach other students in becoming a more successful and independent learner. Provide and help integrate effective learning and study strategies, while at the same time helping to clarify and/or reinforce course content, assignments, and material.  

·         Provide individualized content and skill-development tutoring to students and community users. 

·         Create and maintain a tutoring schedule convenient to both tutor and LRC department.  

·         Make appropriate student referrals to college offices, departments or professionals, when necessary.

·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of each tutoring session.

·         Use active listening strategies, attend and complete tutor training and development sessions.

·         Develop a good understanding and knowledge of college services, supports, and resources. 

·         Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.

·         Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students diverse cultures, language skills and experiences.

-         Associates Degree 
·         Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Friendly demeanor that projects accessibility and tenacity to problem solve with the student or community user.

·         Prefer positive instructor referral/recommendation for course(s) being tutored.

·         Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.