Occupation information for Tutors District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Some college, no degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
• Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.

Tools:

• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Scanners
• Scientific calculator

Technology:

• Computer based training software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Multi-media educational software
• Video conferencing software
• Video creation and editing software

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