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All
students who are hired as tutors must read and sign the contract
outlined below.
In accepting
employment as a tutor for the Learning Center,
I understand
and agree to the following:
- COMPETENCY:
I feel capable of tutoring the subjects listed on my application
and will notify the Tutor Coordinator if at any time I do not
feel comfortable tutoring a particular course or subject area.
- TRAINING:
I agree to complete 10 hours of initial training as prescribed
by the Tutor Coordinator. I will attend all mandatory training
sessions and meetings. If I cannot attend, I will discuss the
situation with the Tutor Coordinator in advance and arrange
a suitable alternative.
- ATTENDANCE:
I will keep all scheduled appointments with tutees and arrive
on time. If I cannot attend a tutoring session, I will notify
both the tutee and the Learning Center in advance (24 hour
notice is preferred, with exceptions for true emergencies).
I agree to reschedule any appointment that I must cancel.
- PAPER WORK:
I will keep my tutoring records up to date and accurate. I
will complete all required forms on a regular and timely basis.
- PREPARATION: I
am familiar with, or will become familiar with, the materials
currently being used in the courses that I agree to tutor.
This includes syllabi, textbooks, handouts, and any other reference
sources used by the instructor.
- PLANNING: I
will plan my tutoring sessions in advance and/or be prepared
with material to review during each meeting so that the tutee
will gain as much as possible from each session.
- SKILLS:
With the benefit of training, I will show concern for
my tutees’ academic
progress by utilizing my academic knowledge, interpersonal
skills (careful listening, patience, and openness), and tutoring
techniques (preparation, encouraging dialog, learning
strategies & techniques).
- CONDUCT:
As an employee of the Office of Academic Support, I will at
all times conduct myself in a professional manner while performing
my duties.
- RESPECT:
I will remember that as a Peer Tutor, I am also serving NU
and will treat with respect each fellow student who is assigned
to me for assistance.
- CONCERNS:
I will notify the Peer Tutor Coordinator of any questions or
concerns that I have with my tutees or any other aspect of
the tutoring program
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