ELA Tutor

Please note that this is a REMOTE position. College credit and/or a letter of recommendation will be provided at the end of the internship if needed. The internship is also open to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students.

CHOYCES (Creatively Helping Our Youth Conquer Education & Success) is a for profit organization that provides tutoring and educational consultation services. This organization’s purpose is to meet the immediate and future needs of youth by providing them with skills that will support their learning and develop their creative gift. Through positive community relationships, it provides and creates an atmosphere through creative thinking that will help them reach and maintain success with the goal of making education a priority. We believe that through motivation, dedication and hard work, anything is attainable.

At CHOYCES, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all. We believe that embracing diversity in all its forms can enrich our organization and strengthen our ability to achieve our mission. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. Our customers come from all different backgrounds and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

______________________

We are looking for an ELA tutor that has the skills of teaching basic grade level English, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing and critical thinking. Working with students to help them understand key concepts. Implements monthly assessments to analyze students’ progression, strengths, and weaknesses. The successful candidate will be able to cater one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the needs and goals of their students
 

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.
• Teaching students to improve academic performance, including studying strategies, note-taking skills and approach to answering test questions.
• Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics.
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Recognizing different learning styles and student preferences
• Designing differentiated learning experiences
• Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas for improvement and help set goals for exam and homework preparation.
• Diagnosing student needs through active listening and questioning strategies
• Designing differentiated learning goals
•  

Requirements: 

• Instructing students both in person and over video chat
• Staying up to date with school curriculum
• Build meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds
• Thorough knowledge of a specific academic subject or expertise in test preparation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback.
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
• Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize learning learning approach for students
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good fit for applicants looking to get more practical experience while contributing to the community
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

COVID-19 precautions

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings