2. The Five Categories
1. Good tutor practices
2. Prior to tutoring
3. At the beginning of tutoring
session…
4. Throughout the tutoring session…
5. At the end of the tutoring session…
3. 1. Good Tutor Practices
• Check your messages frequently and reply promptly to
students.
• Call the APlus50 if you have to miss a session.
• Log into the assigned tutoring session on time.
• Wait 15 minutes before marking a student as a “no
show”.
• All communications must be done through the platform.
No personal contact information may be shared.
• Be kind and patient while working with students.
• Encourage students by providing positive feedback
regarding performance .
4. 2. Prior to Tutoring
• Introduce yourself to new students and
remind them about the materials you need
from them.
• Remind the student to upload their
syllabus and assignment to the platform.
5. 3. At the beginning of the tutoring session…
• Review ALL whiteboard tools and upload function
with new students.
• Welcome the student when the student signs into
the tutoring session and ask the following questions:
▫ What is it you want to learn from this session?
▫ Do you have a test?
▫ Do you have a specific course assignment to be
completed?
▫ Have you uploaded your course syllabus and other
documents needed for this session?
6. 4. Throughout the tutoring session…
• Encourage students by providing
positive feedback regarding
performance .
• Do not just give answers, help
students find the answers on their
own.
7. 5. At the end of the tutoring session…
• Remind students to complete the survey after the session is
complete.
• Review and complete you session report immediately after the
session is complete.
• Offer to schedule additional sessions for the student.
• The tutor should provide one positive outcome for the
student.
• The tutor should identify areas of concern about the student’s
work, and suggest to the student “These are items which can
be covered in your next session.”
• The tutor should identify areas of concern about the student’s
work, and suggest to the student “These are items which can
be covered in your next session.”
8. APlus50 by Academics Plus®, Inc.
706 North Berkeley Blvd.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
1-855-701-7587
info@aplus50.com