Experience VU Peer Tutor
Experience VU Student Support Services peer tutors provide student-centered academic support and mentorship to help peers develop subject mastery, study skills, and executive function strategies. Acting as a dependable academic role model, this position fosters an inclusive environment that encourages independent learning, maintains confidentiality, and supports students with varied learning styles.
Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate competency in tutoring subjects, study skills, and executive function strategies
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Provide mentoring and encourage independent behavior
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Document the time and a brief description of all tutoring contacts
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Complete required training
Required Skills:
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Understand sensitivity toward the students’ needs
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Dependable and trustworthy
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Demonstration of leadership qualities
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Willingness to problem-solve and work independently
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Ability to effectively communicate with and mentor students with varied learning styles
Qualifications:
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Recommendation from a faculty member tor tutoring subjects
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Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Demonstrated leadership in academic settings
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment: ability to sit or stand for extended periods, ability to utilize hands for general office work including typing, filing, answering telephones, and writing.
Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application and class schedule for the semester.
Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widely recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of successful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhances communities through accessible, high-quality academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement.
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