Tips for Successful Group Tutoring

1. Be motivated! This means that you should be attending class regularly, keeping up with the reading and homework, and doing work for the class outside of your tutoring session. If you aren't willing to put forth the effort to do well in the class, there's little that a tutor can do to help you.

2. Tutoring is a semester-long commitment, so use it consistently. Studies show that regular weekly tutoring is most effective, and we ask that you to attend your group tutoring session on a regular weekly basis! You should not plan to use tutoring to catch up and "cram" for an exam or for last minute help on an assignment.

3. Prepare for your tutoring session. Go to class, review your notes, do the homework, jot down a question or two about the material; the more you've done before your tutoring session, the more productive it will be.

4. Communicate with your tutoring group. Share your expectations and work with your tutor to set some ground rules for your group sessions. Be open to working with others in the group and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from your peers. Give feedback and make suggestions when appropriate.

5. Be patient and flexible. Try to be tolerant of others' needs and recognize that other students in the group have their own concerns and questions. If you already know the answer to a question, volunteer to explain it to the group!

6. Be an active learner. Don't just sit and listen during your tutoring sessions! Ask questions, do sample problems, go up to the board, draw diagrams and explain course concepts in your own words.

7. Seek help from your professors and TAs. They are the BEST resources when you are having trouble in a course and they are here to help you!

We want your participation in our tutoring program to be a positive experience. If your tutoring assignment is not working out or if you have questions or concerns about your assignment, please contact us at intutor@lehigh.edu so that we can assist you! Best of luck this semester!