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	Provide non-classroom, academic instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or remedial purposes.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Academic Guidance Specialist

2.	Academic Tutor

3.	Accounting/Finance Tutor

4.	ACT Tutor

5.	Adult Basic Education Instructor

6.	After School Tutor

7.	Biology Tutor

8.	Center Director

9.	Chemistry Tutor

10.	Children's Tutor

11.	College Tutor

12.	Computing Tutor

13.	Corporate Tutor

14.	Director of Academic Support

15.	Educational Advisor

16.	Elementary Education Tutor

17.	Elementary School Tutor

18.	English Language Learner Tutor (ELL Tutor)

19.	English Tutor

20.	ESL Tutor (English as a Second Language Tutor)

21.	Grades 1-6 Tutor

22.	Grades 7-8 Tutor

23.	Grades 9-12 Tutor

24.	High School Tutor

25.	History Tutor

26.	In-classroom Tutor

27.	In-home Tutor

28.	Learning Center Instructor

29.	Learning Services Coordinator

30.	Math Tutor

31.	Nursing Center Tutor

32.	Online Tutor

33.	Peer Tutor

34.	Private Tutor

35.	Professional Tutor

36.	Reading Efficiency Course Director

37.	Reading Tutor

38.	SAT Tutor

39.	Science Tutor

40.	Second Language Tutor

41.	Spanish Tutor

42.	Test Preparation Tutor

43.	Tutor

44.	Tutorial Laboratory Supervisor (Tutorial Lab Supervisor)

45.	Tutoring Assistant

46.	Tutoring Clinician

47.	Writing Tutor

Job Tasks

	Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students. Encourage students.

	Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.

	Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions. Evaluate student work.

	Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents. Schedule instructional activities.

	Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers. Monitor student performance.

	Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning. Organize informational materials.

	Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes. Develop instructional materials.

	Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Maintain student records.

	Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals. Document lesson plans.

	Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress. Assess educational needs of students. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

	Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students. Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

	Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Evaluate student work.

	Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring. Advise students on academic or career matters.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

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British translations of American professions: lorry driver = truck driver; joiner = carpenter; sparky = electrician; lift repairman = elevator repairman.

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