Student Worker - Psychology Tutor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The tutor is responsible for individual and small-group tutoring and study supervision as assigned.

EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with students on a one-on-one or small group basis to provide learning assistance
• Provide specialized tutoring in specific, approved subject areas
• Answer students’ questions concerning course content
• Aid students in the comprehension of course material
• Monitor student studying
• Attend tutor training sessions as required by the Coordinator of Student Success.
• Arrive on time and prepare for each assigned session
• Conduct each session in a conscientious, professional manner
• Help students become independent learners
• Maintain schedule on Upswing for individual appointments
• Maintain a practical understanding of how to use AI tools and ethical reasoning to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Model appropriate study skills and behavior.
• Complete and return all required paperwork to the LRC Office
• Notify the Coordinator of Student Success of any concerns about students

PSYCHOLOGY SKILLS:

• Comprehension of psychological concepts such as learning, memory, motivation, personality, social behavior, and mental health
• Knowledge of research methods, classification of various mental disorders, and psychological schools of thought
• Capacity to think about the application of technical terms and concepts in real-world experiences
• Understanding needs assessment, counseling methods and ethical standards, and patient care practices
• Ability to guide students in translating psychological concepts into practical application

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum College CGPA of 3.0
• Grade of A or B in courses for which the student will provide tutoring
• Recommended by a member of the MACU Faculty, a member of the Student Affairs staff, and a MACU student peer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds, age groups, and skill levels
• Appropriate level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and assertiveness

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred continuing student
• Preferred 3rd year/Junior year student
• Preferred Bi/multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite,

REQUIRED COURSE COMPLETION (or currently enrolled)

PSYC 1103 - Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 3303 - Development Across the Life Span

PSYC 3633 - Psych of Addictions & Substance Abuse

PSYC 3713 - Psychological Statistics

PSYC 3803 - Introduction to Research Methods

PSYC 3813 - Cognitive Psychology

PREFERRED COURSE COMPLETION (or currently enrolled)

PSYC 2303 - Social Psychology

PSYC 4213 - Physiological Psychology & Neuroscience

PSYC 4313 - Multicultural Psychology

PSYC 4333 - Positive Psychology

PSYC 4343 - Psychology of Motivation & Emotion

PSYC 4703 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

PSYC 4803 - Personality Development

PSYC 4813 - Professional Ethics & Conduct

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office proficient; Google Suite proficient

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for extended periods, occasionally standing or walking, and having the ability to lift and carry objects up to a maximum of 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Studious people who can contribute to a positive learning environment.