# Tutors

> Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

- Code: 25-3041.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-3041)
- Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations
- Tasks: 19 tasks (16 core and 3 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-3041.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-3041.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.  
   Core task · Task 17027 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
2. Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.  
   Core task · Task 17026 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
3. Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.  
   Core task · Task 17034 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
4. Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.  
   Core task · Task 17036 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
5. Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.  
   Core task · Task 17037 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
6. Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.  
   Core task · Task 17023 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
7. Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.  
   Core task · Task 17033 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
8. Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.  
   Core task · Task 17025 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
9. Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.  
   Core task · Task 17020 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
10. Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.  
   Core task · Task 17024 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
11. Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.  
   Core task · Task 17032 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
12. Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.  
   Core task · Task 17029 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
13. Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.  
   Core task · Task 17030 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
14. Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.  
   Core task · Task 17022 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
15. Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.  
   Core task · Task 17028 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
16. Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.  
   Core task · Task 17031 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
17. Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.  
   Supplemental task · Task 17019 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
18. Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.  
   Supplemental task · Task 17035 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
19. Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.  
   Supplemental task · Task 17021 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022

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