Tutor Duties

Types of activities being performed by tutors:

• work with students on reading related to math
• help with understanding directions and problem solving
• provide small group and individual assistance
• help test for student progress in skills
• develop and present a complete lesson
• help read math and social studies assignments
• help with Writer’s Workshop
• prepare materials and administrate interactive bulletin board activities
• supervise the activities at centers
• develop activities and games for specific children
• tutor ELL students
• helps students stay on task
• tutor “at risk” students in reading and math
• help test vocabulary words from assigned readings
• supervise small literature group reading
• work with students individually assisting with comprehension and vocabulary skills
• help students assess their work
• monitor language activities with a special needs student
• improve reading skills by tutoring and guiding
• help a variety of students re-do work they have had difficulty with
• supervise a select group to play review games
• help with math and reading corrections
• one-on-one assistance with special needs students
• help with testings for progress reports
• work one-on-one in alphabet and number skills
• supervise computer learning games
• practice letters and sounds
• read with and to the children
• tutor individual students during Center Time
• will assist with “hands on” activities
• help students with writing exercises
• math activities and games for remedial group
• help those who have math corrections
• help with the re-teaching of math concepts
• give reading tests to individual students
• use flash cards to practice sight words
• help with grammar corrections and English study skills
• help with basic math facts
• help students with assignments that require reading
• help test students in specific concepts
• give extra read aloud time to low reading ability students
• re-test for spelling words
• work with a student on phonemic awareness
• assist students to keep organized and monitor progress
• provide mini-lessons for further instruction

Expectations

1. You are a guest in the school and classrooms.
   
2. Show respect. Remember protocol. (Titles Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Dr.)
   
3. Show enthusiasm. Build a rapport and good working relationship with the teacher.
   
4. Be quick to listen and observe . . . and slow to speak.
   
5. Be punctual.
   
6. Act and dress in a professional manner.
   
7. Learn the school's behavior expectations and enforce them.
   
8. Learn the procedures of the classroom in which you are to work.
   
9. Enter and leave classrooms quietly and discreetly.
   
10. Be alert to what is needed to be done.
    
11. Keep student information and situations confidential.
    
12. Always consult your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

Responsibilities Outside of the Classroom

1. Attend staff meetings
   
2. Complete and turn in paper log sheet.pdf to Renee Salazar, bi-weekly
   
3. Enter and submit online timesheet, bi-weekly
   
4. Complete and submit questionnaires/evaluations as requested

Your future is in the business of educating students.

You are providing a much needed service.

YOU ARE IMPORTANT!