Things Tutors Can Do During a Tutoring Session

• Give you feedback on work
• Show you how to do the assignment
• Help you practice
• Explain ideas and concepts
• Encourage you

Things Tutors Can’t or Won't Do During a Tutoring Session

• Correct your work
• Give you all the answers
• Guarantee you a grade
• Write on your paper
• Help you with tests or quizzes
• Contradict your instructor

What Should You Do To Make the Tutoring Session Run Smoothly

• Give the tutor all the information they need to understand the assignment you are working on
• Clearly tell the tutor what you have tried and what you need help with
• Answer the tutors questions to the best of your ability
• Keep the pen/keyboard handy to take notes or make corrections yourself
• Listen to what the tutor has to say
• Ask questions if you’re confused
• Make sure the work your completing is your own – and that you actually understand what you have done so you can do it again on your own
• Review what you have learned with the tutor at the end of the tutoring session