Tutors
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
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Salary Information
Tutors: $40,090 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Tutor students who need extra assistance. | General |
| Schedule instructional activities. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Organize informational materials. | General |
| Apply multiple teaching methods. | General |
| Encourage students. | General |
| Document lesson plans. | General |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | Development |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | Development |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Communicate project information to others. | Communication |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | Communication |
| Assess educational needs of students. | Analysis |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Academic educational software | Computer based training software |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Desmos | Analytical or scientific software |
| Edpuzzle | Multi-media educational software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Flipgrid | Video creation and editing software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Screencastify | Video creation and editing software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| Redrock Software TutorTrac | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Professional in Talent Development | ATD Certification Institute | Not Available |