English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor
St. Louis Park, MN 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including outstanding education assistance programs.

The role of part-time ESL tutor (50% FTE) will work with individuals and small groups of students in specific courses or academic skill areas such as reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, etc. As a professional tutor with English as a second language-specific credentials, this position will provide tutoring and supportive resources to non-native English-speaking students to prepare them for success in their classes. The ESL Tutor must be able to communicate clearly and concisely (verbally and in writing) as well as to recognize variations in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. The ESL Tutor reports to the AANAPISI Grant Coordinator.

This part-time position is grant funded for 5 years with potential for continuation. Hours are variable based on student and business needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Tutoring certification preferred.
* 1 year of relevant work experience required including experience working with MLL/ESL students.
* Experience with online Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas); and video-conferencing systems (e.g., Zoom).
* Experience working with people from diverse cultures.
* Demonstrated tutoring skills, preferably in an online modality.
* Ability to speak and write effectively.
* Excellent people skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

The ESL Tutor provides support in the following areas:

  • Support students with reading comprehension skills through individual and group meetings in addition to the application of appropriate resources.
  • Support students with writing and presentation skills through individual and group meetings in addition to the application of appropriate resources.
  • Support students with approaches to studying and exam preparation from an ESL perspective.
  • Assist students with medical terminology and other advanced terminology in the English language.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Tutoring

  • Student Awareness:
    • Interact in a fair and impartial way with
    • Respect student
    • Provide fair and honest feedback to
    • Motivate
  • Instructional:
    • Effectively utilize time allotted for
    • Formulate a tutoring plan designed to address students'
    • Encourage critical thinking.
    • Work on developing students' skills to promote long-term

Service:

  • Administrative:
    • Maintain accurate records of tutoring
    • Submit tutoring records to the manager in a timely
    • Enforce University policies as outlined in the student
    • Bring any larger concerns to the attention of appropriate University
  • Professional:
    • Fulfill tutoring obligations as
    • Begin and end tutoring sessions on
    • Cooperate with University staff and other
    • Adapt to tutoring assignments and scheduling
    • Attend meetings as needed.
    • Participate in training on an ongoing basis as

Scholarship:

  • Professional and Personal Development in Tutoring Discipline:
    • Maintain knowledge in tutoring content
    • Complete professional development activities as determined.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.





 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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