Faculty Resources

Tutor Recommendations

If you have students in your class with strong academic skills who are good with people and might be interested in helping other students, we welcome them to apply for tutor positions.

What are the benefits for those getting tutored?

Help from experienced, top-of-their-class students (who excel in the area you teach and who know the expectations in specific courses)

What are the benefits for those who choose to tutor?

A part-time, higher-than-minimum wage job that will fit into their schedules
Practice in the subject area or skill (one learns by teaching)
Valuable experience working with people (and a great entry for their resumes and college applications)

What are the benefits for the school when students come for tutoring?

Positive attendance
Higher retention rates, it is hoped
Positive student-to-student relationships

What are the requirements? The Learning Center requires all tutors to meet certain criteria:

Have at least a 3.0 GPA
Be recommended by an instructor
Observe one to two tutoring sessions
Be observed for a tutoring session
Take SD 150: Tutor Training (a half-credit course)

Why are students required to take SD 150?

Even though students may have mastered a specific subject area, they will still need to develop other skills to ensure they will be effective tutors. The course (most of which is online) will teach tutors the following:

How to promote independent learning and set boundaries with students
How to be respectful of individual differences within students (including cultural)
How to recognize learning styles & possible learning obstacles and strategies to address those
How to motivate students
How to help students manage complex assignments
How to listen well and prioritize
Content-specific tips (for tutoring writing or math or science)
Business/work protocols and how to work in a team environment

Tutor recommendation form

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Syllabus for SD 150