# Tasks & work activities — tutor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-3041.00 (Tutors).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
- **[Core]** Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
- **[Core]** Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- **[Core]** Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- **[Core]** Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
- **[Core]** Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- **[Core]** Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- **[Core]** Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
- **[Core]** Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
- **[Core]** Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- **[Core]** Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
- **[Core]** Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
- **[Core]** Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- **[Core]** Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- **[Core]** Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- **[Core]** Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- **[Supplemental]** Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
- **[Supplemental]** Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- **[Supplemental]** Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Assess educational needs of students.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Document lesson plans.
- Encourage students.
- Evaluate student work.
- Maintain student records.
- Monitor student performance.
- Organize informational materials.
- Schedule instructional activities.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.