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Music On Wheels Llc

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The Pennsylvania State University

... part-time instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Psychology ... the academic year. The positions are dependent on class enrollments, low enrollments may ...

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Part Time Academic English Tutor

Wenmei Education

Irvine, CA

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Wenmei Education is an educational institution under the parent company, American Global Culture Education Group, which provides online after-school training on high school subjects, as well as pre-test trainings for international students at the United States. We have been specializing in the American education training for 11 years and also have served a large number of international students in the U.S. for over 8 years.

Job Description

Wenmei Education is an educational institution under the parent company, American Global Culture Education Group, which provides after-school training on high school subjects, as well as pre-test trainings for international students at the United States. We have been specializing in the American education training for 11 years and also have served a large number of international students in the U.S. for over 8 years.

We are seeking qualified candidates to act as part-time professional English tutor for Chinese students.

Position Responsibilities: Provide 1-on-1 tutoring to students at the age of 10 to 18. Assist the students in improving academically by meeting with them on certain days to discuss English grammar concepts, clarify learning problems and work on problem solving & study skills. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, or working on solutions to problems.

        Create educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.) to meet students' needs

        Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning

        Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning

        Assess and record students' progress and provide feedback

Requirements

        Current college students or graduates

        Expertise in your English

        Excellent at explaining difficult concepts in ways that are clear and easy to understand

        Proven experience as a tutor (minimum 1 year experience)

        Thorough knowledge of tutoring best practices and legal educational guidelines

        Willingness to follow the institution's policies and procedures

        Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills

        Well-organized and committed

        Creative and energetic

        Strong moral values and discipline

        Friendly and patient to the students

        Passionate about teaching / tutoring

        Have access to high-speed internet and a computer with microphone, speaker and web camera



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