STUDY TIPS AND GUIDELINES

TIPS FOR THOSE BEING TUTORED
  • Study the course material before each tutor session. Come to each session prepared with specific questions.

  • Attend EACH class. A tutor session is not an acceptable substitute for a cut class.

  • Do expect the tutor to help you with concepts, methods and examples. Do NOT expect your tutor to do your work or provide solutions to your homework or projects.

  • Be regular and prompt at tutoring sessions. Bring along any materials you may need at the tutoring session. Notify the tutor in a timely manner of illness or any other need to cancel a session.

  • Implement suggestions for improved study habits as suggested by your tutor.

  • Notify the tutor program coordinator of any problems.

  • Complete program evaluations as requested by the tutor program coordinator.

TIPS FOR TUTORS
  • Complete a Student Information Sheet for each student th first time they come for tutoring.

  • Use your log sheet to record all tutoring sessions

  • Transcribe your records to electronic format (spreadsheets and SIF) at the end of every biweekly period.

  • Help those you tutor by:

    • maintaining a positive attitude toward the course, the instructor, and the student being tutored.

    • answering and asking questions.

    • assisting in organizing course materials.

    • encouraging good study habits.

    • NOT doing their work for them.

  • Be regular and prompt at tutoring sessions. Notify the tutee of any conflicts, illnesses, or "no shows."

  • Notify the tutor program coordinator of any problems.

  • Turn in your time sheets promptly at the end of each pay period.