Online Tutoring 101 Guide
Work with your tutor to create a personalized plan for online school help, and stay engaged in learning.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Online tutoring works essentially like in-person tutoring. Meetings are primarily one-on-one and are co-led by the tutor and the student.
Expect to set ground rules, such as around areas of focus, breaks, and keeping an audio/video link. These will help you stay on track in a virtual meeting.
Keep the communication lines open about what works and what doesn’t.
Students in Seattle can be paired with local tutors, so in-person sessions are an option in the long-term.
Just as you would bring your backpack and plan your travel to the tutoring office, bring what you need and plan ahead for virtual tutoring.
WHERE TO MEET
Find (or make) a quiet space where you can hear and be heard by your tutor.
A school-like spot (with a desk, for example) helps put you in a school mindset.
Follow the link to the meeting provided by your tutor.
TutorCruncher Video or Google Meet can be used in a browser with no download.
Zoom may be downloaded here: https://zoom.us/download
WHAT TO BRING
Schoolwork:
Your digital work can be shared on your screen.
Your notebook, papers, or planner can be shared through the camera on your phone or computer.
For students without assigned schoolwork:
Expect to work with your tutor on your learning goals. That may mean reviewing suggested materials, planning a personal project, or working on an “elective!”
Save the digital work you do with your tutor in bookmarks or an online folder so that you can bring it to other sessions.
Continue work similar to each of your current classes, including review of especially difficult topics from past units.
Work with your tutor to create a structured plan that will allow you to keep your brain engaged in learning.
Your phone:
The camera is handy for sharing your work!
You can always call your tutor as a backup to help troubleshoot your connection. Your tutor’s phone number can be found in their email signature.
HOW TO FOLLOW UP
Let us know if you need help with some aspect of online tutoring.
For audio/video help, you can also check out these support websites:
To get started with online tutoring, simply choose the tutoring office closest to you, or contact our main office.