Responsibilities of Tutors

All students who are hired as tutors must read and sign the contract outlined below.

In accepting employment as a tutor for the Office of Academic Support, I understand and agree to the following:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 Office of Academic Support in advance (24 hour notice is preferred, with exceptions for true emergencies). I agree to reschedule any appointment that I must cancel.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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).

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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