UConn ConnCAP (Connecticut Collegiate Awareness & Preparation Program) is searching for a ConnCAP Enrichment ENGLISH, MATH & SCIENCE Tutor to assist Hartford Public High School and Windham High School 10th-12th graders. The tutor will be providing homework help and engaging students with fun, interactive enrichment, and literacy activities. ConnCAP Enrichment Tutor should be well-rounded and willing to work with diverse range of cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds. A ConnCAP tutor, is responsible for leading small group support for students to help them better understand homework concepts and provide support with assignments. Their duties include helping with study strategies, note taking, key concepts, review classroom assignments.
In addition, ConnCAP Enrichment Tutor should possess the following attributes and skills:
- Ability to communicate orally and written providing accurate documentation to student progress, including student weaknesses, strengths, and points of interest
- Ability to work in a small group setting while leading academic improvement sessions
- Ability to work weekends for pre-scheduled academic/social student events and workshops
- Assisting students with homework, projects, SAT prep, papers and other academic tasks
- Meet with ConnCAP Program Advisor virtually or on campus weekly to discuss student development and strategize best support practices and training
- Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students
- Providing positive support and encouragement
- Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and researching academic resources with students
- Tutors must provide their own transportation to and from worksites
Special skills preferred:
- Demonstrate strong academic performance in either field within English/Literature, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or linguistics (English and/or Spanish)
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students fostering safe space and encouragement
- Available Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday 2:00pm- 4:00pm starting Spring Semester
How to apply:
To apply for the ConnCAP Enrichment Tutor position please contact Lisa Minn at 860-576-4522 (work cell) or email at lisa.minn@uconn.edu.
All are welcome and encouraged to apply for the ConnCAP Enrichment Tutor position. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us.
For more information, contact: Lisa Minn at lisa.minn@uconn.edu