Wesley College
Department of Academic Support
Subject, Writing & Reading Comprehension Tutors
The Department of Academic Support has the following positions available:
 Subject Tutor – has an assigned work schedule for tutoring.
 On-Call Tutor – is available on an as-needed basis and is paid ONLY for hours actually tutoring.
 Writing Tutor – has an assigned work schedule for tutoring in writing.
 Reading Comprehension Tutor - has an assigned work schedule for reading tutoring and assistance.
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Tutors: Competence in your academic or subject area (3.0 or higher in course or courses you wish to tutor).
All: Above average student with good study habits (2.75 or higher overall GPA).
Exemplary personal behavior.
Interest in helping others to achieve academic success.
Writing Tutors: completion of EN201.
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Provide academic and study skills assistance in your subject area.
Clarify course content and promote study strategies but never do work or write papers for students.
Be on time, log in/out, and stay for your scheduled hours in designated areas.
Attend all in-service tutoring activities (i.e., staff meetings, on-going training, and discussion sessions)
Complete clerical and preparation responsibilities.
Communicate with faculty teaching your courses on a regular basis.
See specific, complete job descriptions in the Wesley College Handbook for Tutors.
Respect students’ right to confidentiality and respond in a professional manner to diverse student needs.
Consult with the Coordinator if any problems are encountered or assistance is needed.
Job Description
Remuneration
1. The position entails an average work commitment of two to ten hours weekly (but may vary) and is a
paid position beginning at minimum wage and following federal standards for work study.
2. All workers must be trained. Students selected for any tutoring position will be required to participate
in the basic level Tutor Training Seminars.
3. Wage rate will reflect BOTH training and experiential level.
4. Additional training will be offered throughout the semester.
Application Procedures
1. Return completed application form to the Tutoring Programs Coordinator.
2. Distribute two (2) faculty recommendation forms. At least one recommendation must be from a full-time
faculty member in your subject area, if you are tutoring.
3. Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.
4. Returning tutors will be required to submit an updated availability form, confidentiality agreement, and
financial documentation. They will also be required to attend training sessions.
For additional information, contact the Tutoring Programs Coordinator
Academic Resource Center, PL107A
(302) 736-2565
APPLICATION for TUTORING
Name:
Wesley ID#______________
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Local Address: _________________________________________________________
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Local phone number: ____________________ Cell phone number: ___________________
Wesley College E-Mail Address: [email protected]
(please note ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE THROUGH WESLEY EMAIL)
Personal Email Address: __________________________________________________
College Major:
Current Class Standing this semester:
( ) Freshman ( ) Sophomore
( ) Junior
Cumulative GPA: ___________________
( ) Senior
( ) Grad Student
Circle the position you are seeking:
Subject Tutor On-Call Tutor
Writing Tutor
Reading Comprehension
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COURSE(S) QUALIFIED TO TUTOR (check those that are applicable)
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) AC 202 Princ. Acctg I
) AC 203 Princ. Acctg. II
) AH 101 History of Art
) AH 201 Mod. & Contemp. Art
) AM 200 Amer. Culture
) AR 100 History & Apprec. Art
) BA 100 Intro. Business
) BA 120 Bus. Environment
) BA 150 Microcomputer App.
) BI 100 Intro. Biology
) BI 105 Intro.Human Bio.
) BI 110 Basic A&P
) BI 150 Biology I
) BI 155 Biology II
) BI 210 A&P I
) BI 215 A&P II
) BI 310 Microbiology
) BI 322 Cell Biology
) CH 100 Intro. Chemistry
) CH 130 Chem. Allied Health
) CH 150 Chemistry I
) CH 160 Chemistry II
) CH 200 Org.Chem. I
) CH 210 Org.Chem. II
) CM 101 Public Speaking
) EC 201 Princ. Microecon.
) EC 202 Princ. Macroecon.
) EC 300 Finance
) ED Education courses
) ES 199 Sustainability
) ES 200 Environment
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) FR 100 Begin. French I
) FR 101 Begin. French II
) GE 102 World Reg. Geog.
) HI 103 US History I
) HI 104 US History II
) HI 109 World Civ. I
) HI 110 World Civ. II
) IT 100 Begin. Italian
) JA 100 Begin. Japanese
) KN courses
) LS 101 Intro. To Law
) LS 104 Criminal Law
) LS 202 Litigation
) MA 099 Basic Math Skills
) MA 101 Fund. Of Algebra
) MA 102 Intermed. Algebra
) MA 108 Math Conc.Op. II
) MA 111 Precalculus I
) MA 112 Precalculus II
) MA 201 Intro. Stats. Methods
) MA 205 Applied Statistics
) MA 211 Calculus I
) MA 212 Calculus II
) MA 220 Found. Of Geometry
) ME 130 Media Aesthetics
) ME 200 History US Mass
) ME 210 Writing for Media
) ME 220 Audio Production
) ME 230 Video Production
) ME 240 Web Site Design
) ME 351 Journalism
( ) MG 206 Prin. Of Management
( ) MG 310 Human Resource Man.
( ) MK 204 Prin. Of Marketing
( ) MK 306 Consumer Behavior
( ) MU 103 Theory of Music
( ) MU 115 Contemporary Music
( ) MU 127 World Music
( ) MU 128 History of Rock
( ) NR 107 Intro. Prof. Nursing
( ) NR 214 Foundations of Nursing
( ) PH 100 Intro. Philosophy
( ) PH 150 Intro. Ethics
( ) PH 200 Logic
( ) PH 250 Ancient Philosophy
( ) PO 103 Intro. Political Science
( ) PO 231 American Politics
( ) PO 241 Intro. Compar. Politics
( ) PS 100 Physical Science
( ) PS 102 Earth Science
( ) PS 200 Intro. to Physics
( ) PS 240 Physics I
( ) PS 250 Physics II
( ) PY100 Gen. Psych.
( ) PY Upper level Psych. courses
( ) RE 104 Lit Old Testament
( ) RE 105 Lit New Testament
( ) RE 106 World Religion
( ) SO 100 Intro. Sociology
( ) SP 100 Begin. Spanish I
( ) SP 101 Begin. Spanish II
Other:
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Please list two faculty members at Wesley College who could endorse your academic
qualifications to tutor the course(s) you checked.
Course Listed
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Department
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What particular skills or experiences do you bring to the position?
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What are your personal strengths and weaknesses? How will these affect your job performance?
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Have you had any special experiences with handicapped or learning disabled individuals? If so,
explain briefly.
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Why do you want to be a tutor in the Department of Academic Support?
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Statement of Integrity
I understand that I am seeking an advanced leadership position and will serve as an academic and
social role model for all students who access my services. As such, I authorize the Department of
Academic Support to check both my academic and judicial records to determine my eligibility for the
position. If hired as a Tutor/Monitor/Proctor, I understand that violating Wesley College’s policies,
including that prohibiting alcohol use, can result in the termination of duties assigned to me.
Signature______________________________________________________Date___________________
Return completed application to the Tutoring Coordinator, Academic Resource Center, PL107A.
 Ask two faculty members, in the area you wish to tutor, to fill out a Faculty Recommendation form.
 Submit the two Faculty Recommendation forms.
 Complete financial documentation and submit copies of two forms of applicable ID.
 Complete a Confidentiality Agreement.
 Submit materials by _______________________.
 Make an appointment for an interview.
TUTORS.Application.DAS.07.05.11.updated.lal.07.16.14 Updated CMM.8.14.15