Welcome Tutors

 

    This site has been designed to support you as a tutor. This online Tutor's Manual provides you with information to sharpen your skills as a tutor. It provides you with a reference and provides an individualized approach to tutor training. New tutors need to read the following topic areas of the Handbook and make an appointment with the TLC Coordinator.

Tutor Handbook (Mandatory Reading):

Welcome
Benefit of a Tutor
Tutors Code of Ethics
Job Description
Tools for Tutoring (basic tips/Communication skills)
Being Sensitive to Differences
Dealing with Difficult Students
Communication Skills - Tips
Tutor Assessment Rubric
   

Additional Training Topics:

The Tutor's Guide Video Training Series(CRLA)
Addressing Diverse Audiences (CRLA)
How Tutors can Help Tutees Improve Their Concentration (CRLA)
An Introduction to Critical Thinking (CRLA)
How Tutors can Help Tutees Improve their Critical Thinking (CRLA)
A Tutor's Guide to the Writing Process (CRLA)
Helping Students with Papers in Different Disciplines (CRLA)
Study Skills With Emphasis on Math and Science (CRLA)
The Math Professor and the Math Tutor: A Marriage Made in Heaven (CRLA)
Appreciating the Characteristics of the Adult Learner (CRLA)
Training Tutors to Work with International Students (CRLA)
Sexual Harassment Online Training (CRLA)
Identifying and Referring the Distressed Student (CRLA)

 

TLC Administration:

Policies and Procedures
Evacuation Policy
Resources for Referrals

College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor Certification: CRLA is a nationally recognized tutor certification. It looks good on a resume and also helps if you are looking for a tutoring position at another campus which recognizes CRLA. If you are interested in becoming CRLA certified please see the Coordinator to get you started.

TLC Tutor Certification Requirements
Individual Tutor Training Outline
Requirement Check List
Questions About TLC

General Meeting Information click here if you missed the meeting or need a review.

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