Tutoring Do's and Don'ts

Tutoring Do's and Don'ts


The Do's of tutoring I feel are as follows:
   

• Be patient with the tutee! There might be times where you will have to go over certain issues multiple times before the tutee finally gets it. 
• Let the student (tutee) read aloud their piece and let them figure out what the issues are and what the main point/thesis is in their writing. 
• Before beginning the tutoring session, ask the tutee is there is anything specific they need help on. Ask open-ended questions, not just yes/no questions. 
• Go over the criteria/guidelines for their writing assignment and make sure you both focus on the task at hand. 
• Remember to have good posture: sitting up right, being confident, and professional. 

The Dont's of tutoring are: 

• Do not be the tutee's "therapist"; do not discuss personal matters and ask what is new in their life.
• Do not answer phone calls or text messages during a tutoring session.
• Do not make corrections on the tutee's paper. I feel only a teacher has the right to write on a student's paper. 
• Don't use poor body language: yawning, stretching, slouching, fidgeting, etc.
• Do not ask to many questions at one time. Go slowly and ask questions as the tutoring session progresses and calls for questions. Be sure to focus on one issue at a time.