For Students (Tutors)
Interested in Tutoring?
Fill out the Tutor profile form online! You will be added to our list of interested tutors and we will contact you when we receive a request from the community that matches your interests! We look forward to working with you!
Continuing an ACE project?
Where you in an ACE class that required you to tutor at one of the Northfield public schools? Do you want to continue your involvement with this class or student? If you enjoyed your experience and want to continue, please fill out this form. Thanks for your dedication!
After School Tutoring @ Northfield High School with TORCH
The ACT Youth Tutoring Program is looking for student volunteers who, beginning winter term, would like to spend after school time (3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.) at Northfield High School giving TORCH students extra help in the subjects of Math, Chemistry, and/or English. TORCH stands for “Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes” and supports students from traditionally marginalized backgrounds.
Carleton tutors will be going to NHS twice a week (possibly Mondays and Thursdays), so volunteers can opt to tutor on one or both days, as they are able. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with high school students in a group setting and with other Carleton volunteers!
If you are interested e-mail either Borr Vang (vangb) or Emily Steidel (steidele). Please let us know which days you are available to tutor and whether or not you are a campus driver.
Already a Tutor?
Find tips and resources here!
- 2009-2010 Tutors share what they've learned!
- If you don't have time to read anything else, read this one!
First Day: Getting to Know Your Tutee
- Ideas and activities to do your first day of tutoring
Tutoring Session Ideas and Strategies
- Tips and strategies to get the most out of your tutoring session
Homework and Non-Homework Ideas
- What to do when your tutee does or does not have homework with him/her
- Article by Harris and Silva regarding tutoring students for which English is not the first language
Learning Styles and Stages of Student Development
- Describes different kinds of learners and strategies to tutor, as well as the different age levels of student development
- All you need to know about the tutoring session
- Short article about behaving professionally in tutoring
- Tips on the best way to connect with your tutee
- Guidelines and suggestions regarding your relationship with your tutee
Coping with Difficult Tutoring Situations
- Do's and Don't's of tutoring in difficult situations
- What to do if behavior problems arise
- Tips for working with children of different backgrounds and ages
- Guidelines for reporting child abuse and neglect.
Online References and Resources
- List of online resources for tutoring in math and reading







