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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Assess the student's needs
• Method 2 of 3: Structuring the session
• Method 3 of 3: Building Relationships

Being a tutor is a huge responsibility and can also be the most rewarding experience. However, a good knowledge of the subject does not necessarily make you a good tutor. To help a person reach their potential, you must have an individual approach to the needs and goals of the person you are teaching. With the help of such a trip, each student will be able to better understand the difficult material for him.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Assess the student's needs

1. 1 Notice what the student already knows. When you first meet a student, you need to determine the level of his knowledge so as not to waste class time. Ask him what he knows and what he likes best about the subject. Allow him or her to speak openly about the subject and talk about his experiences. This will make the student feel smart and capable while you understand what material they have already mastered.
2. 2 Ask what his problem is. Pupils are often aware of their weak points. They know what questions are constantly skipped on tests or when they don't understand anything during class. Let the student explain where he is getting lost and make a list of those areas for himself.
3. 3 Set goals together. Create a mix of big and small goals that you need to achieve in a certain amount of time. For example, a student may not improve his math grade in a month, but three months will be enough for a significant improvement. Small goals can be designed for a short period: by the end of the session, the student has written a 150-word essay about the main source of the upcoming research work.
   • Write the goals down on a piece of paper and have the student track them. This will give him more responsibility for his accomplishments.
4. 4 Track student progress. Create a spreadsheet that allows you and the student to rate how well he or she is doing in your class and in class. The following elements can be included in the table:
   • Grades for tests and exams
   • Overall Classroom Grades
   • Achieving jointly set goals
   • Your assessment of the student's efforts
   • Your assessment of the student's understanding of the material
   • Reward the student with a special commendation mark for each improvement. If there is no improvement in grades, but you see that the person is trying, your table will help her or him not to give up.

Method 2 of 3: Structuring the session

1. 1 Begin the lesson by asking questions about the material you looked at last time. Before moving on to a new topic, you must ensure that the student has mastered the old material. Ask one or two open-ended questions to allow the student to show their understanding of the idea. If he or she is having difficulties, you may need to refresh the information and then move on. Also allow the student to ask their own questions about the previous material.
2. 2 Help students succeed in the classroom. Ask the student to talk to you about projects or essays as soon as they are asked. Divide each project into small parts and work them slowly together to get it done ahead of schedule. So the task will be done at the highest level, and the student will get an idea of ​​how to effectively plan their time.
   • If the teacher gives references to the exam material, direct the content of your sessions to study all the information.
3. 3 Devote each session to a specific goal. Depending on the student's requirements at school or university, you can work on a written assignment or project, or review material learned in class. After reviewing the old material, verbally state your goals for the activity. Keep in mind that the delis must be achievable:
   • Today we will be working on organizing the essays. We'll just take the ideas you already have and arrange them in the right order according to the structure.
   • Today we will look for a connection between the allied forces during the Second World War. In the next lesson, we will look at the Hitlerite Coalition.
   • Today we will look at all your mistakes in the previous math test and try to find the correct answers. Then we will check what the new bugs will be in such a test.
4. 4 Provide an opportunity for prosperity. While you must work towards achieving your goals, you must not allow the student to become discouraged by raising the bar too high. Each lesson should include something that the student is already well versed in.Starting from this point, you can complicate tasks by creating new challenges.
   • If the student does not meet the expected level, do not give up! Repeat the exercise until he or she is 100% correct. Then praise the student for getting over the obstacle.
5. 5 Take breaks. The break should last no more than 5 minutes. Working for long periods of time can be exhausting, reducing concentration. A 5 minute break will be enough to cheer up the student without distracting much from the learning process.
6. 6 Adapt to the needs of the student. You have set goals, but sometimes young people get tired of work, as well as adults. If the student seems tired or in a bad mood, do not be afraid to step back from the plan to set the mood a little. For example, if you are a foreign language tutor, you can listen to and translate a song instead of doing conjunction exercises in a sentence. You can watch a cartoon in this language to check how deeply the student understood the plot.
7. 7 Match your teaching style to the learner's learning style. Not all children learn in the same way. Some people find it easier to work alone, so give them time to finish the lesson on their own. Others may be more social learners who understand the material better if you work through all of its complexities together.
   • Audials understand verbal explanations better, so discuss ideas with them. They need to self-speak the essence of the material, so prepare to sit and listen.
   • Tactile students need to work with their hands. Bring 3D models if you study anatomy, and craft various organs of the human body.
   • Visual students need graphic assistants. These can be pictures, tables, or educational videos.
8. 8 Finish each session so that the student is looking forward to the next one. The end of the lesson does not mean that this is the "end" for the given week. Explain the tasks for the next lesson clearly. If you managed to do everything in class, come up with some more homework. If you plan to do the next lesson in a playful way, make the student look forward to it.

Method 3 of 3: Building Relationships

1. 1 Build a trusting relationship with your students. It is your job to help students develop their potential. Therefore, you are not only a mentor, but also a friend and a support group. By building trusting relationships with your students, you can more effectively motivate them to succeed.
   • Talk about which feelings evokes this subject in the student. Students who fall behind in class may feel embarrassed about it. As they make progress, they will begin to feel more strength and pride. Cheer them up during bad times and celebrate success with them.
   • Share your own experiences of failure and overcoming.
   • Find out about their hobbies to make their classes more interesting. It's just that equations and formulas can be boring, but if you turn it into a fight between dinosaurs, for example, a student who loves them can take on the task with enthusiasm.
2. 2 Learn the student's communication style. Tailor the student to his own style. If he's too shy, you can't ignore it! You may find it easier to rewrite by email between classes if the student has questions. Sometimes students are reluctant to ask questions in person, despite the fact that they may misunderstand something.
3. 3 Come to every class in a good mood. Your student will instantly be infected with your mood. If you seem tired and exhausted, he will adjust to the set tone. Conversely, if you smile and glow with optimism every lesson, the student will follow you and try harder.
4. 4 Behave more like a mentor than a teacher. Teachers and tutors have completely different roles.Teachers look after many students at the same time and must play the role of an authority that carries knowledge with it. Tutors work one-on-one, acting more as a "fellow learning" rather than an authority. You only have one student per class, so you do not need to lecture. Let your students take control of the learning process, helping them move towards their goals.
   • Ask lots of questions. You don't want to lecture your student. Instead, ask open-ended questions that will make him think and come up with an answer on his own.
5. 5 Give the student time to love the material. While you should guide the student towards the goal, you should not be afraid to loosen up a little. If, while studying the Civil War, your student wants to devote more time to not the most important, but very dramatic battle, do not deny him this, even if it takes the whole lesson. The tutor should encourage natural curiosity, not oppress it. Growing enthusiasm will help in further learning.
6. 6 Communicate directly with parents and teachers. Without their help, you will not know what to focus on in your class to help your student succeed in class. This is especially important if you are dealing with little guys. A high school student will still be able to explain the purpose of the subject to you, but a third grader will not.
   • Contact parents and teachers and set up a regular schedule for communication.
   • You can talk to the parents every time they bring a student to a new class.
   • You can arrange to write an email to the teacher every first Monday of the month so that you can get an idea of ​​your student's progress in class.