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How to Train to Be a Tutor

Tutoring a young student or a fellow classmate is a rewarding but often challenging experience. You will need to demonstrate considerable patience and knack for explaining complex topics, as well as a general sense of approachability and compassion. A good tutor can help students reach their potential and overcome shortcomings in one particular academic area, but becoming a strong tutor takes training and dedication. If you would like to work as a tutor but are not sure where to begin, there are a number of things you can do to get started.

Instructions

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      Join a tutoring lab at your high school or college. These labs are run by school administration and can help you learn the basics of becoming an effective tutor.

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      Read books dedicated to leadership and teaching. Knowing how to lay out a tutoring session and how to check up on your students is critical if you want to maximize the success you create with each person.

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      Work with an established tutor. Shadowing an experienced tutor can show you how to deal with problem students, approach unique challenges, and lay out a lesson plan.

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      Participate in professional tutor training. The National Tutoring Association sponsors both online and real-world tutor training for people interested in becoming better tutors.

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      Tutor students whenever you are given the opportunity. You can learn a lot about tutoring from other tutors and books, but you will learn the most from your hands-on classroom experience.

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