Peer Tutors

1. Peer Tutors Thank you

2. 9th period • After school opportunity for students to work on homework in the library with support from teachers and tutors. • INDIVIDUAL TUTORING Will Begin After Progress Report in October

3. Peer tutors Motivator Role model • Be positive! • Body language • Verbal comments • Tone • Be on time 2:30 • Stay until 3:15 • Agenda/teachers’ web pages • Homework • Schedule

4. Difficult Tutoring Situations • Wants tutor to do all the work • Poor motivation • Forgets materials • Learning disabilities • Attendance problems • Does not understand basic concepts • Student always copies work of others • Unrealistic expectations or demands of tutor

5. Handling Student Frustrations Helper: Help students learn for THEMSELVES • Give positive reinforcement • Remain optimistic and positive • Share different methods • Let student identify problem if possible • Show student there are steps to success and it doesn’t just come all at once • Avoid unrealistic and unreachable goals • Stay relaxed • Share personal experiences • Never criticize the PERSON, just critique the work, always pointing out the good along with the bad

6. Dealing with the unprepared student • Address issues of responsibility- you cannot help them succeed if they don’t keep up their end of the bargain • Determine their level of commitment • Teach student organizational, study, and time management skills • Share successful tips • Guide student on how to get started • Check understanding

7. Housekeeping • Your time sheets/Every week or two weeks • Students are REQUIRED SIGN IN AND OUT—Please Remind Them • Textbooks are available • Teachers web pages • Supplies are available • We have bus passes and sports passes

8. Thank you