What Tutors Do and Don't Do

English and Content Tutors Do…

• Make notes and comments throughout your paper to help you know what needs to be improved or corrected and how to make the necessary changes.
• Ask questions to help you think through your ideas (Socratic Method).
• Explain concepts you find confusing.
• Provide you with helpful resources.
• Assist with understanding test reviews, study guides, and assignment prompts.

English and Content Tutors Don’t…

• Grade your work.
• Correct your work.
• Edit your work.
• Do your work.
• Tell you what to write.

Math and Science Tutors Do…

• Help you see where you became lost on a problem.
• Explain math concepts about which you are confused.
• Solve similar type problems that you can apply to your own work. (Show-Tell-Do-Review).
• Help with understanding test reviews, study guides, and assignment prompts.

Math and Science Tutors Don’t…

• Grade your work.
• Solve problems for you.
• Introduce new material.
• Help with Tests or Quizzes