Redondo Beach Unified
AVID Tutor
AVID TUTOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the AVID coordinator/teacher, tutors perform the following tasks:

Conduct tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes.
Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, etc.
Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Curriculum Libraries.
Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
Conduct mini-lessons in hte process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
Conduct brainstorming and clustering sessions.
Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, read arounds, revision, and editing.
Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as directed by the AVID coordinator/teacher.
Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions.
Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

QUALIFICATIONS:

AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that the AVID students can and will succeed. They should be enrolled at colleges or universities. The tutors should represent balance academic backgrounds, some liberal arts majors, others science or mathematics majors. The tutors should be people who will work in a supportive manner with middle and/or high school students and will be able to understand the delicate position they will occupy; they are advocates of students, yet ultimately they are responsible to the teacher. They must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about future tutorial plans.

 Conduct tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes.

Determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions.

Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, read arounds, revision, and editing.

Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies that they will become accustomed to using idependently.

Reinforce the idea that learning extends far beyond mere studying to form the basis for long term accomplishments.

Have a strong knowledge of Geometry and Biology and be familiar with students’ textbooks and materials and AVID classroom resources.

Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, and learning logs.

Assist in teaching study skills and other aspects of college preparation.

Take responsibility for the tone and atmosphere of the AVID classroom.

Acknowledge the individuality of all AVID students and work to develop their academic and personal pride.

Assist the AVID coordinator as requested, such as contacting teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules, helping with field trips, contacting parents, etc.

Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions.

Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.

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