Graduate Assistant Tutorial Services

Overview

Primary Purpose

A graduate assistant (GA) in Tutorial Services is someone who wishes to be personally invested in student academic success. The GA tutor provides tutorial support to Rhode Island College students in many general education courses.

Benefit of the Graduate Assistant to Students

There is opportunity for graduate assistants to build their professional skills. They are invited over the course of the semester to present informational and educational talks to first-year and advanced level students as well. These presentations are chances for personal growth in areas of public speaking and professional communication skills. Those who are interested in this position are encouraged to apply. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Assistance to first year students in their transition to college is also an area of skilled leadership that can be offered. Graduate assistants may also assist students who are preparing for national exams such as the Praxis CORE, SAT, ACT, and PRAXIS II (PLT and Elementary Multiple Subjects Tests). They will support the Academic Success Center in creating, promoting and delivering workshops on study skills and strategies. They will attend admissions events with Academic Success Center staff to promote our services.

Graduate assistants will contribute to the learning atmosphere by facilitating individual and group study and by reinforcing the concept of success within tutorial relationships where critical thinking can be nurtured. Meetings with other graduate students and colleagues to discuss best tutoring practices will help to build a network of teaching strategies. Knowledge of a variety of learning approaches enriches not only the tutee but gives the tutor/GA an environment for forming a growth mindset. 

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Valle.