College Bound Student Mentor/Tutor
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College Bound Student Mentor/Tutor
Role: Under the supervisor of the Project Director, this individual plans and facilitates collaborative mentoring and tutoring sessions for NJ GEAR UP/College Bound identified students.
Supports Salem Community College’s vision, mission and strategic direction as relevant to the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Program. Present a positive attitude to GEAR UP/College Bound at all times, be flexible and willing to work with young adults.
Help young adults
- learn about the importance of going to and succeeding in college
- learn to set and achieve goals
- improve his or her academics by providing tutoring services
- discover and explore future possibilities
- identify characteristics of self and methods to enhance and improve attributes.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate and attend NJ GEAR UP/College Bound trainings and meetings
- Assist with the evaluation and documentation of activities
- Develop a full working knowledge of academic skills, design materials and strategies to support the learner
- Offer assistance with developing study strategies
- Assist instructors during class and assess the students’ progress throughout all tutoring sessions
- Communicate effectively with young adults and work one-on-one or in small groups
- Assist in the developmental of social and academic skills necessary for students to succeed personally and academically
- Assist students with developing realistic academic/career goals and expectations
- Participate in the planning and delivery of NJ GEAR UP/College Bound activities
- Accompany GEAR UP students on field trips and other related activities to the GEAR UP/College Bound program
- Perform all other duties related to the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program as assigned
- Offer assistance with developing study strategies
- Work with the tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs