Center for Community and Civic Engagement

Quick Suggestions for Tutors: If you don't have time to read anything else, read this one!

Advice from Previous Tutors: Carleton students offer their tips and recommendations

First Day: Getting to Know Your Tutee: Filled with some great get-to-know-you ideas

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 their homework

Tutoring ESL Students: 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

Inside the Tutoring Session: All you need to know about the tutoring session

Being Professional: A short article about behaving professionally while tutoring

Reflective Listening: Tips on the best way to connect with your tutee

Relationships and Boundaries: Guidelines and suggestions regarding appropriate relationships with your tutee

Coping with Difficult Tutoring Situations: Do's and don't's for difficult situations

Behavior Management: What to do if behavior problems arise

Cultural Sensitivity: Tips for working with children of different backgrounds and ages

Mandatory Reporting: Guidelines for reporting child abuse and neglect

Online References and Resources: More online resources for math and reading tutoring