Four Rules to Adhere
To While Tutoring
By John Surico, HeyKiki.com
As we mentioned before, the role of a tutor is a huge
responsibility in terms of the learning process: the student looks up to one
for academic guidance and encouragement. With that being said, there are a
couple of guidelines to keep in mind when you’re one-on-one with your subject.
They tend to be more on the “Don’t Do” side but, nonetheless, they will make
your experience that much more productive:
1. Keep your
Cell Phone in your Pocket – Why? Because no one wants to glance over at a
tutor and see him or her busy texting friends about dinner plans. When you’re
in the classroom, it’s just you two. Facebook, Twitter and whatever else is
going on in that smart phone can wait until after the get-together.
2. Attire
Should be Somewhere Between Professional and Casual – Here’s the fashion
side of tutoring. A person’s wardrobe is important for impressions so try to
maintain a line that doesn’t under or overwhelm. Completely
casual can make a tutor come off as way too laid back and overly professional
can do the opposite. Neither extreme are good for a comfortable session. Find
the gray area.
3. Bring the
Proper Supplies – Pen, pencil, paper, laptop (for research purposes,
strictly), calculator, paper, paper, and, oh yes, more paper. There will always
be a lot of scrap.
4. Stick to
Kind Gestures – This was mentioned in the last post. Kind gestures
encourage the student to remain determined and inspired, thus leading to a more
efficient learning process. Try not to interrupt as well.
By adhering to these four rules, we can guarantee that your
time with the student will be much more enjoyable. For tutoring lessons and
instructors, check us out on HeyKiki. We hope
to see you there soon.
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About John Surico
Hailing
from Long Island, John is a recent transplant to New York. On a typical
Wednesday night, you can find him walking around, staring up at the
skyscrapers.
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