Salary: $16.90 Hourly
Location : Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: STUWKRTUTOR
Division: Student Equity and Success
Department: Student Equity & Success
Opening Date: 09/15/2020
Closing Date: Continuous
Basic FunctionsThis is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill student workers. Please refer to the requirements section and ensure all requirements are met upon applying.Tutoring and Academic Support is dedicated to providing students, faculty, and other student support services with tutoring, resources, and support needed for academic success. Tutoring support is provided in the Communication Center and ESL Lab, CalWorks, EOPS, Math Success Center, Writing Center, Athletics Center, ACCESS Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, and in various other departments, centers, and classes across the District.
Tutoring and Academic Support may schedule an interview with the applicant based upon completion of the employment packet and verification that minimum qualifications have been met. The needs of Tutoring and Academic Support are another factor in determining prospective interviews. Turning in an application packet does not guarantee an interview.
Eligible Math and English candidates will be asked to take a diagnostic exam prior to the oral interview. Student positions are not limited to 150 days but are subject to EC88003 requirements.
Student workers may not work more than a total of 20 hours weekly, inclusive of all student and short-term hourly work.Representative DutiesTutor students in one-on-one and/or group settings. Facilitate planned group workshop sessions. May tutor specific populations such as students in ACCESS, EOPS, Veteran's Resource Center, etc.
RequirementsAll applicants:
- Completion of at least one semester of college course work and current student registered in at least six (6) to twelve (12) units depending on funding source
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Required Training: Completion of TUTR 30 course, tutor orientation, and ongoing training
- Faculty recommendation on content knowledge and people skills.
- Content competency evidenced by a grade of an "A" or "B" (see below) in subject(s) you wish to tutor:
Math tutor applicants: Completion of Math 105 or 120 with an "A" or "B"
English tutor applicants: Completion of English 101 with an "A" or "B"
Other tutor applicants: Completion of the relevant course with an "A" or "B"
Knowledge and AbilitiesA complete file consists of all of the following:1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application
2. A
Faculty Letter of Recommendation Form click on this link to find the document that will open in another tab: You will need to have a recommendation form filled out by Instructor(s) for each discipline.
(A copy of the completed form must accompany application - please attach in the appropriate attachment page)3. A
Work Schedule Availability Form click on this link to find the document that will open in another tab:
(A copy must accompany application - please attach in the appropriate attachment page)4. Copies of unofficial college transcripts showing college coursework and GPA.
(Copies of unofficial transcripts must accompany application - please attach in the appropriate attachment page)You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vvc/ with your username and password.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All materials included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Any questions contact Elizabeth Duarte, Director of Instruction in the Tutoring and Academic Support department at The Tutoring and Academic Support Department
is located in Technology Center building #21, Mall by Stairs/ElevatorOnce the department receives your completed application and supporting documents, they will evaluate your application for completeness and to ascertain that minimum qualifications have been met. An interview may be scheduled based on the subject area(s) tutored, qualifications met, and the needs of the tutoring center. If you are invited to an interview, please plan on spending 1 to 1.5 hours on a written and oral evaluation.Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.
This position is not eligible for fringe benefits.
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What best describes your level of education?
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Some college
- Associate degree
- Bachelor degree
- Master degree
- Some graduate work
- Doctorate degree (PhD)
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I have completed the TUTR30 Course.
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If you answered no to question # 2, will you complete the TUTR30 Course within one (1) year of hire date?
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Please describe your previous experience as a tutor, whether voluntary or paid. Tell us the number of students you worked with, the age of your students, the subject(s) you tutored, the duration of the tutoring experience, what you did in your tutoring sessions, and how you felt about your tutoring experience.
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Have you been tutored yourself? Describe your experience as a tutee. What are three qualities of an effective tutor?
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Please list any additional experience, training, and/or other facts that you believe are relevant to your application for this position:
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Do you hold other jobs? Please answer yes or no. if yes, # of hours per week:
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Write in the subject(s) you can tutor:Math (indicate levels): English:Biology (levels): Communication:Chemistry (levels): Statistics: Physics (level):Other:
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Are you a current VVC student, or student at an accredited institution, enrolled in at least six (6) to twelve (12) units, depending on funding source?
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Write in your student ID number.
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Have you applied to be a tutor before? Yes or No If yes, month/year (or semester) Write in your answer in the box.
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