I got a home tutoring job in kentucky, i’ve a question to any home tutor up there.?
Jun.03, 2010 in
College Tutoring
i’m in my senior year @ college of engineering. i got a job to tutor math with (No child left behind ) progam. my question is since i’ll go to the house of the students , what are the things that i should worry about, especially in the first tutoring session(first impression).
your help will be appreciated.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:46 am
be kind, nice, understanding,tolerant, pleasant and don’t shout .
kids like the type that rewards them for a job well done. for example if she should answer a question, give her a little gift like candy
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:06 am
That’s easy
(1) Don’t show off your knowledge to seniors or parents. They may not be as lucky as you to have an advanced education.
(2) Be modest and kind to other members of the family. If there are small children in the family, smile and be gentle with them.
(3) Carefully remember the names of other members of the family and friends. If you are able to say ” Hi there, Chad, or Emily, how are you to-day” it will make you almost a member of the family and NOT just a tutor.
(4) Before you leave go into your local dollar store and buy a half dozen ” gel pens in RED” They cost about 25ยข each or maybe less in packages. There is NO better gift to other kids you meet up there than a FREE pen, especially those new GEL ones that write every time.
(5) Try to be the best LISTENER in the world. Those local folks you meet love to tell you stories and if you listen and smile and nod your head in agreement your “tutoring” skills will be amplified more than you can believe.
(6) dress modestly. No loud STEELER or HILFIGER shirts. T shirts with a picture of a fox or deer are more popular in the environment you are visiting.
(7) Be tolerant about the food. Some of it may be strange to you. Hog jowls may NOT be your favorite but eat a little anyway.
If you know the name of your “pupil”, get some computer nerd friend to print you off a “certificate of achievement” with his/her name on it and even in a Wallmart frame (they cost $2.99) if you can afford it.
On the day you leave if you can present your pupil with this framed award for his wall it will boost his appreciation of your efforts and “make his day” as Clint says.
Much good luck in your assignment and your future.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Dress Nicely , Be Nice, Don’t Yell , Be Organized.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Candy’s suggestions were tops but I would add that you listen to the child you will be tutoring. Ask what they are comfortable doing in math, bring manipulative’s that can demonstrate a concept (things that can be grouped in tens) Start simple enough so that you can praise what is known and then move to a new concept. Building confidence goes along way in the learning process. Ask the child where they are most comfortable doing quiet work, (but where you can still be seen by others), Remember that you don’t have to sit at a table to work just where work can be done, sometimes less formal is more relaxing. Best of luck!!