Required: A minimum of 10 hours of structured tutor training via workshops and conferences with an NTA certified tutor trainer or supervisor.

TRAINING TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Please note that topics marked with an ** are required.

• Definition of Tutoring**
• Understanding the tutoring process**
• Structure of the initial tutoring session**
• Basic steps for successful tutoring sessions**
• Questioning skills**
• Listening skills**
• Use of positive reinforcement**
• Realistic outcome expectations**
• Benchmarking for success**
• Dealing with difficult tutoring situations**
• Dealing with frustrated students**
• Tutor safety**
• Basic learning theory
• Academic intervention strategies
• Use of technology
• Discussion of tutorial responsibilities and ethics**
• Role modeling and mentoring**
• Setting goals and planning**
• Basic communication skills**
• Basic study skills**
• Critical thinking skills**
• Literacy concerns
• Tutoring learning disabled students
• Problem solving skills
• Diversity issues**
• Learning styles and multiple modalities
• Learners in transition
• Non-traditional learners
• Tutoring specific subjects areas/skills
• Group dynamics