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Tutor tips
Ok, I've been chosen by this teacher to help tutor this girl who's having trouble with spanish. I'm in highschool by the way, so anyways does anyone have any tips on what should I do? I never tutored before so I'm kind of nervous that I might not be of any good help.
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Well first dont be nervous and dont let her intimidate you. remember youre there for a reason. And yeah just ask her how you can help her and guide her through her work but dont do it for her. That will not help either of you. But the first time just be like hey what are you having trouble with? or something then she'll tell you and you'll know what to do.
good luck
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Hey!
I just started tutoring this guy in english (not as an additional language btw) and I was really nervous at first. I was like k, what if I totally screw him up and he fails? well the first time I tutored him, he did fail. I felt so bad, but I realised that without my help he probably would have done worse. I look at our first time tutoring as a milestone. I looked at the paper I helped him write, and noted the corrections. I explained them to him, and told him what he needed to fix for next time. The second time I tutored him, I made sure that I really concentrated on makeing sure that he understood what I was saying.
He slowly got better. he still has a lot of difficulties but its gotten easier. it was hard at first because I didnt know where he really needed help. now that I do, I can concentrate on the areas.
I try to remember that I cant give him the answers and I cant tell him what to write about, and sometimes I mess up, but for the most part I try hard to help him out. Everyone tells me that I just need to remember, he could be doing worse, he should be thankful for my help, and he is!
On your first meeting, get to know her, find out what her marks are like and see what her tests and assignments are like. maybe you can see what her problems are. That will help you out more.
So try not to stress about it, it is alittle nerve racking, knowing that their mark is sort of in your hands, but you wouldnt have been chosen if your teaher didnt think you knew what was going on. and just remember if he gets a bad mark, it doesnt mean you're a bad teacher, it just means that she needs more help in certain areas (it can even be a good thing). And being a tutor will help you to concrete your own knowledge of spanish (teaching others, can help you in your knowledge).
I can't describe how awesome it is to tutor someone. when they do poorly, it sucks, but when they do well, its like you're doing well AND you're helping someone. its really great and you're going to love it! good luck, and I hope by telling you my tutoring stories, you have a bit of an idea what its like. Don't stress, you'll be great!
love ya,
angie91
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Well .
tutoring can be a little hard.
but you'll get used to it.
Ask her to show you what she's having difaculty with, what sections or parts she needs help on. Then you guide her through all the steps of the work/lesson. Never do it for her because she'll take advantage of you. You can make charts for her ahead of time like, all the conjergations and stems.
if you need any other ideas, just ask =D
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