Greetings
A proper greeting gives both the Tutor and Tutee the opportunity to feel comfortable during the tutoring session. Informing the student on what to expect from their sessions will set the tone for future tutoring sessions. If the students is comfortable and knows what to expect from their sessions, this lays downs the foundation for a very positive tutoring experience.
Greeting Your New Tutees
Your first encounter with a student is very important, and you must be prepared to impress. You may notice that your student being very frustrated and intimidated by the mathematics and finally admitting to themselves that they can benefit from tutoring. This is a very big leap for them. Give affirmation that you are "happy to see them", because you can help them understand their problems in their subject.
Give time to get to know each other as well. Discuss each others majors, hobbies, current classes, etc. Getting to know a little about the student can prove to be useful when trying to relate information for him/her to understand. Relating information analogues to the students interest is proven to heighten their understanding. For example, if they like football, giving examples relating to football will give the student the chance to comprehend a lot better.
Begin your sessions by listening to the students questions and concerns. Your ability to listen and answer their questions effectively will be determined by your ability to listen.
Greeting Your Returning Tutees
Don't take too much time conversing with returning students. Allow just enough time to greet the student and make them feel comfortable. After that, your session should be begin by going over what to expect from your tutoring session. This should take all of about 3-5 minutes.
Review Expectations with your Tutee
Along with the students discussed expectations, these expectations/guidelines should be discussed with the student:
a. You are not a homework machine.
- You will not correct homework assignments to make sure they are all right! YOU ARE A TUTOR.
b. You are not a miracle worker.
- The tutee's procrastination does not dictate the quality of your tutoring session. As a tutor, you stay in control of the pace of the session.
c. You will not know all the answers to every question.
d. You are not an instructor.
e. Tutoring is like the Tango : : It takes two people! Inform the tutee that they are expected to play an active role in their session.
f. Tutees should bring all relevant materials with them to their sessions. This includes: textbook, syllabus, notes, paper, graded homework
assignments, past tests, pencil, calculator, and most importantly QUESTIONS.
g. Tutees should come prepared to their sessions by: attending class, taking notes, reading assignments, and attempting their homework
assignments. * APPOINTMENTS CAN BE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF STUDENT NOT BEING PREPARED*
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Greeting Your New Tutees
Your first encounter with a student is very important, and you must be prepared to impress. You may notice that your student being very frustrated and intimidated by the mathematics and finally admitting to themselves that they can benefit from tutoring. This is a very big leap for them. Give affirmation that you are "happy to see them", because you can help them understand their problems in their subject.
Give time to get to know each other as well. Discuss each others majors, hobbies, current classes, etc. Getting to know a little about the student can prove to be useful when trying to relate information for him/her to understand. Relating information analogues to the students interest is proven to heighten their understanding. For example, if they like football, giving examples relating to football will give the student the chance to comprehend a lot better.
Begin your sessions by listening to the students questions and concerns. Your ability to listen and answer their questions effectively will be determined by your ability to listen.
Greeting Your Returning Tutees
Don't take too much time conversing with returning students. Allow just enough time to greet the student and make them feel comfortable. After that, your session should be begin by going over what to expect from your tutoring session. This should take all of about 3-5 minutes.
Review Expectations with your Tutee
Along with the students discussed expectations, these expectations/guidelines should be discussed with the student:
a. You are not a homework machine.
- You will not correct homework assignments to make sure they are all right! YOU ARE A TUTOR.
b. You are not a miracle worker.
- The tutee's procrastination does not dictate the quality of your tutoring session. As a tutor, you stay in control of the pace of the session.
c. You will not know all the answers to every question.
d. You are not an instructor.
e. Tutoring is like the Tango : : It takes two people! Inform the tutee that they are expected to play an active role in their session.
f. Tutees should bring all relevant materials with them to their sessions. This includes: textbook, syllabus, notes, paper, graded homework
assignments, past tests, pencil, calculator, and most importantly QUESTIONS.
g. Tutees should come prepared to their sessions by: attending class, taking notes, reading assignments, and attempting their homework
assignments. * APPOINTMENTS CAN BE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF STUDENT NOT BEING PREPARED*
Back - Next: Coordinating an Agenda