Tutoring Do's and Don'ts

Do's:

• Be polite to the person you are tutoring
• Encourage them and motivate them to let them know they can do better
• Help them to the fullest extent that you can
• Give them main and key points that they will benefit from
• Educate them on  what's important and what's not
• Ask them questions and make sure you answer theirs

Don'ts:

• Don't use discouraging language
• Do not rush them off, use as much time as you have
• Don't write things out for them
• Do not promise them things you don't have control over
• Don't get distracted with anything, make sure your focus is always on the tutee and their paper
• Don't focus on only your ideas; the tutee has a say as well
• Do not give them information or examples you yourself are not sure of