Writing Tutor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Writing Tutor Student Status Work Study Optional -You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location West Plains Campus Department West Plains Grizzly Tutoring Lab Hiring Range $15.00 hourly Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday How many hours per week are required? 5 -15 hours Description of Primary Duties

Work with fellow students individually or in small groups to help with organization, development, style, and sentence level issues. Tutors do not fix papers; they support students written work to help them become more independent and confident writers.

Required Qualifications

Passed ENG 110 with an A. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 with at least a 3.2 in the subject area. Letter of recommendation from an English teacher is required. Previous experience tutoring isn't required but it's desirable. A willingness to learn, interest in tutoring students for success, and enthusiasm to help others become better writers are necessary for the job. Ability to tutor other subjects is also a plus. Work study students who meet these criteria especially welcome.

Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Information

Jennifer Edgeller

128 Garfield Ave.

West Plains, MO 65775

417-255-7248

JenniferEdgeller@missouristate.edu

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Posting Detail

Open Date 07/02/2026 Close Date 09/04/2026 Posting Number 20260069STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Documents -1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?

• Yes

• No

• How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you currently seeking a degree (or teacher certification) at Missouri State University?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure

• Do you have any formal or informal tutoring experience?

• Yes

• No

• If Yes, please describe:

(Open Ended Question)

• List all classes that you feel comfortable tutoring:

(Open Ended Question)

• What other time commitments (such as class, student organizations, etc.) will affect your availability to work?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or e-mail? Please include contact information.

(Open Ended Question)