Being a History Tutor

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Transcript Being a History Tutor

@ Carroll
What kind of tutoring?
 One on one – As needed basis
 Likely only one student for a semester
 100 level course
 2-3 hours per week in Learning Commons
 Progression
 First day – Read through a chapter and discuss
 Middle – Discuss/analyze what they read
 Plan out papers with them
 End – Help them develop a plan for studying for finals
 Fill out study guide
Why?
o Pay
o Subject Tutors - $8.60
o Pay does not count against work study award
o Skills/Resume
o One on one instruction
o Communication
o Negotiation
o Self-confidence
o Ability to motivate
o Enjoyment
o Delve deeper into topic you already studied
o Inspire passion
o Become someone’s “hero”
How to:
 Teacher’s recommendation
 Ask Kathleen Volk to contact a teacher
 2 Applications
 Interview
 Fall Training
 Move-in early
 Winter Training
Who should?
 Teachers
 Business
 Historian
 Refreshing events and ideas
 Connections to current classes
 Tour guide
 Salesmen
 Communication
 Politics
 Learning how to teach someone you disagree with
 Lawyer
 Tutors and tutees argue/challenge each other
‘Twas Fun!