What Tutors Do and Don't Do
English and Content Tutors Do…
- Make notes and comments throughout your paper to help you know what needs to be improved or corrected and how to make the necessary changes.
- Ask questions to help you think through your ideas (Socratic Method).
- Explain concepts you find confusing.
- Provide you with helpful resources.
- Assist with understanding test reviews, study guides, and assignment prompts.
English and Content Tutors Don’t…
- Grade your work.
- Correct your work.
- Edit your work.
- Do your work.
- Tell you what to write.
Math and Science Tutors Do…
- Help you see where you became lost on a problem.
- Explain math concepts about which you are confused.
- Solve similar type problems that you can apply to your own work. (Show-Tell-Do-Review).
- Help with understanding test reviews, study guides, and assignment prompts.
Math and Science Tutors Don’t…
- Grade your work.
- Solve problems for you.
- Introduce new material.
- Help with Tests or Quizzes