Barry University·Miami Shores, Florida
The Tutor provides academic support to middle and high school students, assisting with homework, test preparation, and the development of study skills. They are also responsible for implementing academic best practices, collecting program data, and maintaining communication with parents and school staff.
Summary Responsible for Academic Support Activities at middle and/or high School Sites for youth program participants: Maintains consistent communication with program site coordinator and director/s. Leads tasks and assignments related to training i.e., instructional support on a focus area such as Writing, Discussion, Questioning, Organizing, or on a broader Framework component: Prepare, Engage, or Reflect. Reviews curricula topics and assignments Responsible for assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks Responsible for helping students understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom Teaches skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions Implements academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics Develops and distributes teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides Conducts practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation Provides students positive and constructive feedback Provides feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate Builds meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds Recognizes different learning styles and student preferences Designs differentiated learning goals Stays up to date with the school curriculum Completes all University, C.H.A.M.P.S. program and funder trainings Administer and collect program data Participates in data collection for academic support activities of CHAMPS program participant Participates in gathering attendance of youth enrolled in academic support program activities. Qualifications/Requirements High school diploma or GED required Associate's degree preferred 3 - 5 years of relevant experience providing academic support activities for middle and high school students required Must be able to manage administrative and programmatic aspects Must have professional interactions with program directors, program participants, program staff, and the community
Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate's degree is preferred. Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience providing academic support to middle and high school students.
Market context
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