Async Writing Tutor – Seasonal

Job Description:
• Assist students with asynchronous (and synchronous) writing services.
• Provide writing essay reviews.
• Meet synchronously with students via our virtual classroom.
• Help students become better writers following Upswing's tutoring philosophy.
• Onboard between 2-5 business days after hiring.

Requirements:
• 1+ year of college/university Writing Center tutoring (and training) experience.
• Fast and reliable Internet, access to MS Word/Google Docs and a laptop/desktop computer.
• 3.5 GPA or higher with a transcript that demonstrates success in a writing intensive program.
• Commitment to 15-25 hours per week during surge periods (approximately February 1 - May 15).
• Familiarity with the Socratic method of tutoring, which prioritizes inquiry and higher order concerns.
• Provide thorough, insightful, actionable written feedback to student essays/writing assignments.
• Comfortable with reviewing a diversity of writing i.e. health sciences, argumentative essays, history and student work that may address controversial subjects i.e. politics/religion.

Benefits:
• Tutor from anywhere in the world through our platform.
• Join a community of exceptional tutors looking to make a difference.
• Calendar integration and text/email alerts for session requests.
• Create your own schedule with the expectation of remaining active during the fall and spring semesters.

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