Forms, Tips, & Tools for Tutors
Well-trained tutors are critical to a successful tutoring program. Recruit, train, supervise, and recognize your tutors and mentors with tips, forms, and handouts from Raz-Plus.
Most importantly, tutors should have a basic understanding of the reading process and be good readers. They also need coaching in the use of the Tutoring & Mentoring Pack resources, appropriate interactions with students, the importance of being on time, and various logistical issues. Remember--time spent preparing tutors for their experience is key to getting the most out of your tutoring program.
Recruitment Tips
- Visit public servants such as police officers and firefighters who are already accustomed to serving the public; a positive public image pays large dividends for public servants.
- Send out fliers or letters to organizations, businesses, retirement centers, etc.
- Ask the local newspaper to run an article on your tutoring program, mentioning the need for volunteers. Secure interviews on local radio or television stations.
- Send out press releases to local media.
- Make announcements in middle and high schools during morning announcement time, and place posters in hallways.
- Hold information sessions or set up a recruiting table in the school cafeteria or hallway.
- Post fliers around local colleges.
- Run ads/notices in college newspapers.
- Run a feature article on a specific tutor in local and college newspapers, being sure to mention the need for more volunteers.
- Hire or appoint a community liaison to visit organizations and businesses in the community; the personal touch can work where other methods have failed.
- Meet with local businesses and encourage them to provide release time to employees; businesses derive great benefits from having a community of readers for their future work force.
- Advertise in local newspapers.
Tutor Recognition Tips
- Solicit local businesses to provide coupons--such as for pizza, car washes, or ice cream--to give to tutors.
- Send thank-you notes/cards regularly.
- Greet tutors by name.
- Send birthday cards.
- Provide a treat jar in the tutoring area.
- Invite tutors to staff meetings.
- Hold special recognition events.
- Provide certificates of appreciation.
- Take and post pictures of the tutor working with a child.
- Run a "Tutor of the Week" feature in the local newspaper.
- Make tutor appreciation buttons.
- Have the child write a special message to her or his tutor.
- Take time to talk with tutors each day.
Tips for Teaching
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Alphabet Recognition
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Comprehension Questioning
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Comprehension Strategies
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Fluency
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High-Frequency Words
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Phonological Awareness
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Word Recognition
Information Forms
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Tutor-Mentor Information
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Student Information
For gathering information on each student being tutored
Report Forms
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Tutor Session Report
Daily summary of student progress -
Weekly Tutoring Report
Weekly summary of student progress -
Tutor Attendance
Monthly tracking of tutor attendance
Tracking Forms
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Alphabet Pack Tracking
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Phonological Awareness Pack Tracking
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Phonics Pack Tracking
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High-Frequency Word Pack Tracking
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Fluency & Comprehension Pack Tracking, Levels F-Z
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Comprehension Pack Tracking, Levels aa-Z
Scheduling Forms
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General Scheduling Form - Day
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General Scheduling Form - Week
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Tutor Weekly Scheduling Form
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Tutor Monthly Scheduling Form
Letters
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Letter to Tutors
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Letter to Parents-Caretakers
Pack Labels
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Alphabet Pack Labels: Slant Print
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Alphabet Pack Labels: Print
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Phonological Awareness Pack Labels
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Phonics Pack Labels
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High-Frequency Word Pack Labels
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Fluency & Comprehension Pack Labels
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Comprehension Pack Labels
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Game Pack Labels
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Complete Set of Labels
Certificates
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Student Certificate - Primary
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Student Certificate - Intermediate
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Tutor Certificate of Appreciation