Volunteer tutors needed!

[Renata.Cummings]

South Seattle Community College’s TRiO-SSS program is designed to help eligible students graduate and transfer to four year colleges and universities. TRiO-SSS staffs a drop-in tutoring center (CLIC) for program participants. TRiO’s Collaborative Learning and Instruction Center (CLIC) seeks volunteer tutors for the 2013 – 2014 academic year.

TRiO Mission

TRiO Student Success Services is committed to equity and educational excellence. We strive to be a transformative and innovative educational community for students at South Seattle Community College.

TRiO Core Values

Education

We appreciate the transformative power of education.

Social Justice

We seek to create a more just and equitable society.

Diversity

We practice acceptance and respect, understanding that each individual is unique.

Community

We strive to create a challenging and supportive learning community.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher

• Commit minimum of 10 hours per quarter (about 1 hour/week)

• Available during tutoring center hours

Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Experience in personalized or group instruction

• Excellent interpersonal and student service skills

• Ability to work in a professional office setting with experience in basic computer software

• Command of English language

• Flexible to work alone or with a team

• Dedication to student success

• Positive, charismatic attitude with outgoing personality

Responsibilities

Tutor TRiO-SSS students in the Collaborative Learning and Instructional Center (CLIC) on a drop in basis. Complete tutor training. Facilitate the learning of a variety of subjects, with an emphasis in advanced level science, math or business subject matter using a variety of methods and techniques. Work collaboratively with other staff to create a welcoming educational and culturally competent environment. Refer students to appropriate TRiO-SSS services and campus resources as needed. Facilitate study groups when assigned. Develop familiarity with textbooks and curricula for targeted SSCC resources.

Send cover letter and resume

Renata Cummings, Learning Specialist

Renata.Cummings@seattlecolleges.edu

For more information about TRiO Student Success Services visit:

http://sites.southseattle.edu/triosss/

Resumes accepted through October 4th, but early applications are preferred. TRiO-SSS thanks all applicants, however only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Creating innovative educational experiences to improve student success!

TRiO Student Success Services is 100% federally funded by the United States Department of Education in the amount of $304,831.00 per year for a period of five years.

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