Become a Tutor

Tutors work under the supervision of the LC Director. Tutors are responsible for assisting students in language learning, conversational skills, and language skill mastery. In addition, they tutor, mentor, create language resources for students, and serve as a liaison to Languages and Cultures Faculty. Tutors typically work 10-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday during the academic year. Tutoring hours are adjusted to meet availability and language needs.

• Tutor students in content, work with them on study skills and academic strategies. Work with students to develop specific techniques related to learning their target language.
• When not working with students, responsible to assist in curriculum design for the ELC, and daily ELC upkeep.
• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups, in an immersion setting, on assignments and skills designated by the student’s instructors or on skills and tasks identified by the student(s) as problematic.
• Design activities and materials, including instructional videos through the use of various multimedia platforms as needed.
• Mentor students regarding the cultural and social conventions of their target language area
• Participate in professional development activities in order to stay current on techniques for working with students in the target population.
• Communicate regularly with faculty to strategize on student support best practices.
• Plan and conduct outreach to students.
• Greet students and assist with check-in process
• Host conversation tables in target language(s)
• Assist students with use and troubleshooting of center technology: Hardware, software, media, apps, UCCS portal, course content managers, etc.
• Check-out media and resources to students, faculty and staff
• Develop programming and reports—with Director—to enhance ELC services
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Native speaker or highly proficient in the language interested in tutoring
• Recommendation from language faculty
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills:
  • Respectful & professional interactions with students in person, remotely via Teams/Zoom, on the phone and via email.
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to communicate effectively as a tutor and mentor and to operate as an effective member of a team.
• Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures and backgrounds

Please submit a resume and two professional references outlining tutoring, teaching, or other relevant work experience to LangsCtr@uccs.edu

Additionally, in a separate document, please include:

• Name, email, phone
• Nine-digit student ID number
• Major/minor
• Year of study and expected graduation date
• Language area and skills (degree of fluency in speaking/reading/writing)
• Spring, summer and fall class schedule as known; note any days/times not available for tutoring
• If you hold an additional job on campus, please indicate the number of hours you work (there are maximum hours per week restrictions across all on campus jobs)