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Professional Math Tutor

Tsaile Learning Center

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. May require evenings or weekend hours.

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Professional Math Tutor (PMT) will provide tutorial guidance to all students to ensure their academic success. The PMT will provide individual and/or group tutoring session in all specific math course, i.e. MTH 100. The PMT will work with the MTH instructors to clarify and explain lessons as outlined in each syllabus. This position requires analytical and critical math skills to assist students to become independent and confident learners. The PMT must show proficiency in MTH 100, 106, 110, Calculus, Statistics, and Physics.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TEACHING/COACHING

• Attend and complete required tutor training.
• Implement Dine College educational principles: Nitsa'ha'kees (Thinking), Nahat'a (Planning), Iina (Implementation), and Siihasin (Reflection and assurance)
• Implement Dine College values: T'aa'hwo'ajit'eego, Ahilna'anish, Ii'idli, and Ileehozin
• Assist students with on-boarding and orientation with the DC Portal, Canvas, IT Dept., ConexED, and other campus resources
• Provides support services through scheduled appointments, workshops, and drop-in session
• Utilize effective tutoring and listening strategies to empower student tutees to determine the content and pace of tutoring resources
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

STUDENT SUPPORT

• Be recognizant of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when it comes to record and data monitoring using ConexED, J1, and emailing students.
• Plan and host at least two MTH workshops a month in person and via ZOOM.

CAMPUS NETWORKING

• Attends regular meetings and trainings related to the initiatives of the Learning Center.
• Collaborate with faculty and support staff to identify needs for interventions, i.e. tutoring, workshops, resource guides, resource fairs, and new student orientation. Become familiar with Campus and Academic Resources.
• Collaborate with Math Faculties teaching math 100, 106, 110, & 191, Calculus, Statistics, & Physics.
• Recommend staying current on national trends and best practices for Professional Math Tutors in Higher Education settings.

DATA & REPORTING

• Maintain records on students seeking and receiving tutorial services.
• Provide feedback when needed on referrals.
• Complete and submit weekly tutoring logs in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit monthly workshop/survey/attendance reports.
• Mentors, and performs peer observations on new and current Math subjects, record-keeping, protocols.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of tutoring sessions.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

Associate degree in Mathematics, Biology, Science or related field, plus one-year of experience working with students in a Higher Education setting.

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Biology, Science or related field.

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable with FERPA, college policies and procedures.
• Become familiar with Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS)
• Must have a positive Attitude, be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and tutoring strategies.
• Possess organizational skills to plan and host a workshop in person and via ZOOM.
• Possess independent decision making and problem-solving skills/abilities

Skills:

• Display proficient skills with Microsoft Office: i.e. Excel, Pivot Tables, and ZOOM, ConexED, Canvas, ALEKS, Cengage, CONNECT, Math Lab, etc.
• Must have strong project management and organizational skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, display active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in team-oriented program planning.
• Display excellent customer service skills using tactfulness and diplomacy.

Abilities:

• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to prioritize program planning and distribution of information in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone, in-person, and ZOOM.
• Ability to multiple tasks, be flexible and detailed oriented during high peak time, i.e. mid-terms and final exams.
• Ability to understand and explain technical information in a manner that is easily understood.
• Ability to practice consistent high standards of ethical conduct working with students, staff, and faculty.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Required to lift typical office equipment and supplies weighing 25 lbs.
• Travel may be required with commuter campuses & centers using GSA vehicle.
• Air travel maybe required to attend training, conferences, and seminars locally and/or nationally.

Other Requirement(s):

• Attend/complete First Aid/CPR & AED training. This is a grant-funded position; position requires working on-site. Ability to speak and understand the Navajo Language is a plus but not necessary.