AVID Tutors have the ability to guide students toward academic and personal excellence that will reach far beyond their high school years.  As an AVID tutor, you are an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of students, acting as a role-model to future college-bound students.

As a tutor, you are making a commitment to:

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 rounds, 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 independently.

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

Assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with student's 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.

Students currently enrolled in a college program preferred.