tutor/references/tasks.md

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.