Tutor Responsibilities

A tutor must agree to keep all information concerning a student confidential. 

A tutor is someone who... 

• has a caring attitude 
• is sensitive to the needs of the adult learner 
• is positive but honest during the learning sessions 
• is supportive and helpful 
• develops a relationship with the student built upon mutual respect and trust 

A tutor needs to ... 

• work with the student to identify present academic goals 
• become familiar with materials that are available for adult learners
• continue learning about teaching techniques and materials by attending in-service workshops held throughout the year 
• guide and pace the teaching sessions in order to facilitate learning for the individual student 
• provide reinforcement and constructive feedback 
• help the student gain increased independence and confidence in his/her ability to learn 
• maintain a professional relationship with the student 

A new tutor must agree to the following requirements: 

• complete an 18-hour training program 
• attend several of the monthly in-service workshop sessions to be held throughout the year (a minimum of two per year) 
• meet with a student on a regular schedule (at least one day per week, for a minimum of two hours) 
• commit to stay in the program for a minimum of one year 
• complete and submit required forms to the office one week after the end of each quarter 
• notify the office if you or your student need to stop tutoring sessions for more than one month