Tutor & Student Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

Tutors expect that students will…

• Arrives on time and sign in and out for their appointment

• Read and view class material ahead of time

• Attempt homework or other assignments on your own before bringing it to a tutor for help

• Have a plan for what you want to work on, and bring questions, relevant class notes, and/or instructor comments with you

• Guide the conversation, letting the tutor know what you want to work on and engaging in discussion when the tutor asks questions

Tutor Responsibilities

Students can expect a tutor to…

• Ask questions to help you clarify or connect ideas or brainstorm a direction

• Help you organize, clarify, and/or develop your understanding ∙ Help build study skills

• Encourage independence

• Offer relevant resources to assist you

• Celebrate your accomplishments

• Offer relevant resources or examples

• Focus on supporting student's educational process

Tutors cannot…

• ∙ "Proofread" or "check" assignments (though we are happy to support your self checking!)

• ∙ Teach you material for the first time (student needs to attend class and come to tutoring sessions prepared)

• ∙ Walk through each step of your homework (student needs to complete assignments independently)

Expectations

• Tutoring is a supplement to your class, but it is never a replacement for attending class and utilizing your instructor's office hours.

• You should not expect to finish your assignments during a tutoring session. Tutors can help you clarify concepts and get un-stuck, but cannot complete your assignments for you.