In developing annual tutor training with her colleagues, Alma sought out different resources and even non-academic approaches for inspiration. Many tutors in attendance would have had multiple years of training, so adding some variety to the training repertoire would be worthwhile.
Tutors must build a rapport and constantly read the comprehension level of those they’re working with. Comics must, similarly, know and adapt to their audiences while maintaining a quality of performance. Why not apply some advice from stand-up-comedians to tutoring situations?
Some topics may include:
- Tutors thinking of themselves as performers
- Adapting to their students needs overall and day-to-day
- Ensuring that the student has a positive and effective tutoring session
- Knowing your tutoring style and preparing accordingly
- Building a repertoire of tips and tricks
- Looking at resources to expand tutoring style
- Observing other tutors and listening to their experiences
Guided by the book: My Freshman Year by Rebekah Nathan (Dr. Cathy Small), tutors deal with student behaviors in a more active and engaging way.
Some topics may include:
- Keeping the student from managing the tutor, but encouraging them to manage the tutoring session
- Removing the ambiguity from assignments and concepts
- Utilizing outside examples, drawing on daily life
- Transferring skills from the classroom to life
- Transferring life skills back to the classroom