Voala
Academic Tutor
Voala, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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www.voala.org .JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review. The Academic Tutor will also help develop and implement enrichment activities to enhance the participants' academic and social development. Other assistance might include creating engagement activities and leading math and/or college preparatory workshops.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead academic tutoring sessions to help participants develop the skills required to master academic materialCoordinate daily homework assistance and tutoring program for studentsDevelop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content StandardsAssist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectivesComplete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reportsMonitor the use of tutoring resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring sessionsSet up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's activitiesKeep written logs of students' observations and progressCommunicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director concerning the participantsMentor students about the college experiencePresent and lead workshops on topics around college/careers/financial literacy/leadership development as neededMonitor and supervise students during field trips when neededOther duties as required and subject to change at any timeREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verificationsEDUCATION:Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subjectMinimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high schoolEXPERIENCE:1 year of tutoring or related experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students
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www.voala.org .JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review. The Academic Tutor will also help develop and implement enrichment activities to enhance the participants' academic and social development. Other assistance might include creating engagement activities and leading math and/or college preparatory workshops.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead academic tutoring sessions to help participants develop the skills required to master academic materialCoordinate daily homework assistance and tutoring program for studentsDevelop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content StandardsAssist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectivesComplete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reportsMonitor the use of tutoring resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring sessionsSet up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's activitiesKeep written logs of students' observations and progressCommunicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director concerning the participantsMentor students about the college experiencePresent and lead workshops on topics around college/careers/financial literacy/leadership development as neededMonitor and supervise students during field trips when neededOther duties as required and subject to change at any timeREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verificationsEDUCATION:Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subjectMinimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high schoolEXPERIENCE:1 year of tutoring or related experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students
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