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Peer Tutors

Peer Tutors. Thank you. 9 th period. After school opportunity for students to work on homework in the library with support from teachers and tutors. INDIVIDUAL TUTORING Will Begin After Progress Report in October. Peer tutors. Motivator. Role model. Be positive! Body language

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Peer Tutors

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  1. Peer Tutors Thank you

  2. 9th period • After school opportunity for students to work on homework in the library with support from teachers and tutors. • INDIVIDUAL TUTORING Will Begin After Progress Report in October

  3. Peer tutors Motivator Role model • Be positive! • Body language • Verbal comments • Tone • Be on time 2:30 • Stay until 3:15 • Agenda/teachers’ web pages • Homework • Schedule

  4. Difficult Tutoring Situations • Wants tutor to do all the work • Poor motivation • Forgets materials • Learning disabilities • Attendance problems • Does not understand basic concepts • Student always copies work of others • Unrealistic expectations or demands of tutor

  5. Handling Student Frustrations Helper: Help students learn for THEMSELVES • Give positive reinforcement • Remain optimistic and positive • Share different methods • Let student identify problem if possible • Show student there are steps to success and it doesn’t just come all at once • Avoid unrealistic and unreachable goals • Stay relaxed • Share personal experiences • Never criticize the PERSON, just critique the work, always pointing out the good along with the bad

  6. Dealing with the unprepared student • Address issues of responsibility- you cannot help them succeed if they don’t keep up their end of the bargain • Determine their level of commitment • Teach student organizational, study, and time management skills • Share successful tips • Guide student on how to get started • Check understanding

  7. Housekeeping • Your time sheets/Every week or two weeks • Students are REQUIRED SIGN IN AND OUT—Please Remind Them • Textbooks are available • Teachers web pages • Supplies are available • We have bus passes and sports passes

  8. Thank you

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