Make a list of subjects you feel you are qualified to tutor. Review your grades in each subject and consider how well you understand the subject matter. Think about how well you would be able to explain the subject matter to others. For instance, you may be a whiz at completing algebra problems, but you may not be able to effectively explain how to carry out the operations to someone else.
Visit the tutoring services offices on your college campus and request the requirements to qualify for a college tutoring position. Be prepared for the requirements to include things such as earning a certain grade in subjects you'd like to tutor and the ability to communicate well when writing and speaking. You also may need an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) to qualify. Some colleges may require that you take a tutoring instruction class and commit to a certain number of hours per week tutoring.
Complete the requirements to become a college tutor and request to be assigned students who need assistance in the subjects you are qualified to tutor. Make arrangements to meet with the students and show up to your appointment on time and prepared to tutor.
Ask the student what he struggles with the most in the course for which he is requesting tutoring. You may find that he lacks one or more pieces of knowledge to successfully complete his assignments, or you may be able to clear up something that confuses him about his coursework.
Find out from the student if she feels as if you have helped her understand her assignment in a way that will benefit her in the course. If she doesn't, ask her to tell you what you could do better or differently to aid in her understanding.