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The KSU Early Start Bridge Academy (ESBA) seeks tutors who love mathematics and who are willing to work with incoming first-year students who need the extra support in mathematics. As an ESBA tutor, you will be able to give first-year students the tools that they need for success in a first-level mathematics course. In addition to offering students mathematics assistance, ESBA tutors will also be responsible for providing a social connection for ESBA participants.
What is the Early Start Bridge Academy (ESBA)?
The ESBA is administered by Kennesaw State University’s University College. It is a four-week program that begins just before fall semester and is essentially a “bridge” because it helps incoming traditional-aged first-year students make an easier transition into college. The ESBA will offer students the chance to get an early start in completing their learning support mathematics requirement and the KSU First-Year requirement. The ESBA program will be held July 13-August 6, 2009, from 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays.
During the first four-weeks of the ESBA, tutors will be required to be present daily from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
What are the responsibilities of an ESBA tutor?
ESBA tutors will help students develop independent and collaborative learning techniques as well as effective community building strategies. The responsibilities also include the following:
Prior to the start of the ESBA (June):
Attend an ESBA tutor training session
Work with ESBA Coordinator to plan at least four social events during the four-week program
Attend the mandatory student/parent orientation on Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 p.m.
During the ESBA (July 13-August 6):
Arrive at the ESBA daily meeting location by 8:30 a.m.
Facilitate daily icebreakers
Assist ESBA students with the math classwork and homework assignments
Serve as a liaison between the instructors and students
Provide feedback to the instructors and alerts of students having difficulties
Moderate and facilitate SI group discussions
Guide students to campus resources
Interact with ESBA students outside of class
Share successful academic habits and university expectations of college students
Serve as a role model for academic, co-curricular, and leadership behaviors
Be an advocate for the ESBA students
After the ESBA (August 6 – December 2009):
Attend the ESBA Recognition Brunch on Saturday, August 8, from 9-11 a.m.
Tutors will continue to serve as tutors in the mathematics class (Tutors #1 and #2 for Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and Tutors #3 and #4 for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-10:45 a.m.).
So if I become an ESBA tutor, how much will I be paid?
Tutors will receive $10/hour for their work with the ESBA program.
For more information on the ESBA and to apply to become a tutor, please visi www.kennesaw.edu/universitycollege/esba or contact Mr. Zack Smith by calling (678) 797-2453, or e-mail zhs5350@kenneaw.edu. Mathematics or Math Education majors are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority deadline to apply: Friday, April 3, 2009, Final deadline to apply: Thursday, April 30, 2009