Tutor Information
Position Description
Provide individual and small group tutoring to students, both by
appointment and or a drop-in basis at one of our on-campus
facilities (Language Center, Math Lab, PATH (formerly Tutorials),
WRAC, or the World Languages Center) or in classrooms as a Learning
Assistant. Assist students in improving academic achievement by
meeting with them to clarify concepts and skills needed for success.
Assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the
text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or
working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to
teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the
subject for which they tutor. All Chabot College tutors are peer
tutors who must be recommended by a Chabot College instructor.
Responsibilities
- Attend required tutor training classes.
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Check Blackboard often.
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Check your folder in PATH every day that you are on campus for
new assignments and announcements, in addition to checking your
schedule online each night.
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Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions or drop in hours.
It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if
you cannot meet with your students.
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Complete and hand in all required paperwork.
Qualifications
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An A or B grade in the course(s) to be tutored and instructor
recommendation.
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Responsible, dependable, and mature.
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Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
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Good interpersonal and communication skills.
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A current Chabot student enrolled in a minimum of three academic
units.
Assignments/Pay
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All tutors work for pay. There are no volunteer tutors.
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Paid tutors earn $8.75 an hour their first semester for both
individual and group tutoring. Once tutors have tutored for
two-hundred (200) hours, they may be recommended to earn $9.25
an hour.
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Tutoring hours will be assigned according to student demand and
tutor availability.
Application and Tutor Hiring Process
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Once an instructor recommends a student to be a tutor, the
student will be sent an invitation to apply. The invitation will
include an application, or a Learning
Connection Tutor Application (using
Adobe Acrobat) can be downloaded.
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Submit completed applications to PATH, Building 2300, Room 2351.
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Completed applications will be reviewed and students will be
contacted regarding next steps.
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A student does not become a tutor until the application and
interview processes are complete.
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For questions regarding the application process please contact
PATH at 510-723-6920.
Tutor Handbook and Forms
Tutors may print and fill out the forms below as
needed. Completed forms may be turned in to the PATH front desk.
