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Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Quick overview

Provide one-on-one writing and English language support to undergraduate and graduate students through in-person and online sessions. Facilitate English language workshops and maintain detailed student session notes in the appointment tracking system.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or a related field, with TESOL certification or equivalent experience for language tutoring. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and be able to work on the Boston campus.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateWorkshop FacilitationAcademic SupportStudent MentoringIntercultural CommunicationTESOLEnglish Language InstructionWriting TutoringEAB NavigateLinguistic InclusionAnti-Racist Tutoring

Job description

  • In writing tutoring at the Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS), professional tutors assist undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students who seek writing support in one-on-one appointments or drop-in sessions both in person and online.
  • In English language tutoring, professional tutors assist emerging multilingual undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students in improving their English proficiency both in person and online.
  • Professional tutors may also lead weekly English language workshops.
  • Tutor students who request writing or English language assistance; facilitate English language workshops.
  • Tutoring may be online or in person.
  • During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.
  • Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing or English language, assisting students of concern, etc.
  • Training may be in person or online.
  • Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.
  • Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).
  • Requirements/Qualifications: Master’s Degree or higher in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area.
  • TESOL (or equivalent) certification or equivalent experience teaching emerging multilingual students.
  • Candidates without English language instruction certification or experience will still be considered for professional writing tutor roles, but not for professional English language tutor roles.
  • Ideal candidates will be qualified to serve as both writing and English language tutors.
  • Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population.
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially linguistic inclusion) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxis.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campus.
  • Ability to tutor creatively and flexibly, treating each student as a unique learner.
  • Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus.