Reading Tutor - Part-time

Reading Tutor - Part Time Olive-Harvey CollegeOlive-Harvey College is looking for a part-time Reading Tutor to help students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. A Reading Tutor provides students with tutoring and instructional support in academic, technical, or career courses with respect to critical thinking and reading comprehension, text analysis, and information retention, supporting their academic growth while promoting independence and self-reliance. Reading Tutors also assist students in developing and improving their overall competency in course work; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, active reading and note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses.Essential DutiesProvides academic support and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis in the area of critical reading and thinking skillsHelps students gain a deeper understanding of course goals, instructional materials, work assignments, and methods of assessment to improve their academic successProvides students with learning and reading strategies designed for specific post-secondary literacy challengesApplies quick formative assessments to gauge student needs while encouraging students to think reflectively about their own needsAssists students with goal-setting, problem-solving, time-management, information retention, note-taking, listening, and other skills that support students' motivation to complete their chosen programCrafts flexible, yet effective strengths-based tutoring plans to address students' needs and stated goalsHelps students track progress in reaching goals, cultivating positive attitudes and reducing anxietySchedules individual tutoring sessions at a college's Tutoring/Learning Resource/Academic Support Center, based on students requests for tutoring in a specific subject area, course or disciplineParticipates in synchronous and asynchronous team meetings, tutor orientations, and professional development and training sessions to increase competency in reading instruction and tutoring techniquesMay conduct workshops on critical reading and thinking skillsProvide ongoing communication with students, instructors, and academic advisors regarding academic progress of individual studentsCompletes all required reporting accurately and on timeQualificationsCompletion of a bachelor's degree or certification in Reading, Literacy, or a related field. Master's degree preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalComputer skills, including email, Zoom, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and in-house programsExperience in working with diverse populations of adult learners with varying needsKnowledge of reading strategies and interventionsAn enthusiastic and engaging tutoring styleMust have a flexible schedule.This position will be scheduled up to 29 hours per week. This is an in-person position. Must be able to report to campus for all scheduled shifts.Salary: $20.69/ hourWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!