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Tutor Hiring Criteria

The English Center is dedicated to providing innovation in tutoring strategies, pedagogy, and quality training in all areas of tutoring and also committed to ongoing collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, and other tutorial/learning centers.

To be eligible for employment as a tutor at the English Center, potential tutors must meet the following criteria:

  • Completed English 101 or equivalent with a grade of "B" or better. 
  • Submitted an English Center application along with a resume/CV and a writing sample.
  • Submitted at least one recommendation from a San Diego Community College District faculty member familiar with the applicant's writing, interpersonal skills, and experiences.
  • Formally interviewed one or more times with designated English Center personnel.
  • Completed or currently enrolled in Education 100: Tutor Training. (Please note that completion of ED 100 is not a guarantee of employment.) 
  • Completed the San Diego Community College District application for employment and met all criteria listed within.

Once these criteria have been met, potential tutors will be eligible for employment. Exceptions may be made in specific cases as determined by the appropriate hiring personnel. 

If you are interested in working as a tutor at the English Center, email your answers to the following questions to ecfrontdesk@gmail.com using the subject line: English Center Applicant

  • Full name
  • Contact number
  • Email
  • What would be your ideal schedule?
  • Will your past instructors recommend you?
  • What English Courses have you completed? Include Grade and Instructor information
  • Why do you want to be a tutor?
  • What is your relevant job / volunteer / internship experience?

Attach the following documents to your email:

  • Resume or CV
  • Writing Sample
  • Letter of Recommendation from a relevant instructor

Your complete application will be reviewed in the order that it is received.

Direct other inquiries to Director Chris Baron at cbaron@sdccd.edu