FWS Language Tutor

Position Title: Tutor, Center for World Languages Department: Foreign Languages Location: To Be Determined Supervisors: Thomasina White and Sister Mary Helen Kashuba Purpose The Tutor for the Center for World Languages provides academic support to students enrolled in French and/or Spanish courses. Tutors help students strengthen their language skills by reinforcing classroom instruction and promoting independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small-group tutoring in French and/or Spanish.
• Assist students with grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
• Reinforce course concepts and provide additional support for students who need remedial instruction.
• Encourage students to develop their language skills independently by guiding them through the learning process rather than completing assignments for them.
• Maintain a respectful, patient, and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding student progress or concerns, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in French, Spanish, or both.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to explain language concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, professionalism, and a commitment to helping students succeed.

Community Engagement With supervisor approval, tutors may have the opportunity to provide French or Spanish language instruction to children participating in the OMC program on campus.