Occupation
Tutors
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
$43,350 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 25-3041.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- 02Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- 03Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- 04Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- 05Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- 06Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- 07Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- 08Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
- 09Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
- 10Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- 11Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
- 12Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
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What the posting will be called
Academic CoachAcademic Guidance SpecialistProfessional TutorTutorAccounting TutorFinance TutorGrade School TutorPrivate Mathematics TutorPrivate Tutor
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPsychologyAdministrativeChemistry
Skills that carry over from service
InstructingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementPersuasionNegotiation