Tutors

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Tutors

What they do

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

Also Called: Academic Coach, Academic Guidance Specialist, Accounting Tutor, Finance Tutor, Grade School Tutor, Private Mathematics Tutor, Private Tutor, Professional Tutor, Tutor, Academic Coach, Academic Guidance Specialist, Accounting Tutor, Finance Tutor, Grade School Tutor, Private Mathematics Tutor, Private Tutor, Professional Tutor, Tutor

$27,710
Starting Salary (2023)
$39,580
Median Salary (2023)
3.3%
Projected Job Growth
162,300
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Concern for Others
Dependability
Integrity
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Active Listening
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Common Activities

Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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