School On Wheels: Tutor University

Tutor Training Essentials

Suggested Routine

Getting Started: New Tutor Essentials
Lay the foundation for success by building trust with students, setting clear goals, and creating a positive, supportive learning space where they feel safe to grow.

Growing Your Impact: Advance Tutor Development
Refine your tutoring by personalizing learning, building student independence, handling challenges with compassion, and deepening your practice through reflection.

A Positive Approach to Tutoring
An educational psychologist shares tips and strategies for encouraging positive student behavior during tutoring sessions.

Communicating with your Student’s Teacher – Tips for effective tutor-teacher communication, including questions to ask.

Back to School: A Tutor’s Guide
Topics include setting goals, getting organized, and communicating with teachers and parents.

How to Motivate the Unmotivated
42 practical tips on motivating students who don’t want to do work

Tools for Success: Lesson Planning and Session Management
Advice for planning and structuring tutoring sessions.

Learning Style Quiz – Identify your student’s learning style and read about the different ways you can help them learn best.

Seven Common Growth Mindset Scenarios and Responses developed by MENTOR: The national Mentoring Partnership

Lesson plan Generators