Job Title: English Tutor PVN ID: ME-2508-006953 Category: Instruction and Social Service Location: MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE Job Description General Description We are looking for a skilled and passionate English Tutor to support high school students in developing their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The tutor will provide individualized or small group instruction, help students meet curriculum goals, and prepare them for success in coursework, exams, and future academic pursuits. Other Duties + Provide personalized tutoring in high school English subjects, including literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary + Assist students in reading comprehension, literary analysis, and essay writing for academic assignments and standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, AP English) + Review and edit written assignments, providing constructive feedback to improve clarity, structure, grammar, and argumentation + Help students develop strong writing processes, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and proofreading + Support vocabulary development and the use of precise, effective language + Guide students through literary texts, fostering critical thinking and discussion of themes, style, and context + Tailor instruction to meet individual learning needs, taking into account different learning styles and academic goals + Track and communicate student progress regularly to students and, when appropriate, to parents/guardians + Stay familiar with school curricula, reading lists, and state standards to align instruction with academic expectations + Encourage academic confidence and a love of reading and writing + Facilitating Liberty Partnerships Program Assessments and Surveys + Other duties as assigned Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment in a degree program) in English, Education, or a related field; advanced coursework or degree preferred + Strong command of English language, literature, and composition + Prior tutoring or teaching experience with high school students is highly desirable + Familiarity with common high school English curricula and standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, AP) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Patience, reliability, and the ability to build rapport with students + Ability to work independently and manage time effectively + Passion for helping students succeed academically and grow as thinkers and writers RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department Liberty Partnerships Program Status Part Time Pay Range $17.00-$18.00 Hour(s) a week 10.00-19.00 Closing Date Oct 06, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions + Apply + Print + Email + Linkedin + Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=ME-2508-006953&title=Careers at RFCUNY) + Google + + Twitter (http://twitter.com/home?status=Job Openings at RFCUNY+https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=ME-2508-006953)