High School
Take a well-rounded college preparatory curriculum. If you know the field that you'd like to tutor in, take as many classes as you can in that subject. For example, if you want to eventually tutor in math, take algebra, geometry, calculus, and any other math classes that are available. Taking speech and English courses will also help you hone communication skills, which will be important when you work with students. Taking a foreign language, such as Spanish, will help you to work with those who do not speak English as a first language.
Postsecondary Training
Tutors and trainers have a variety of educational backgrounds. Most tutors have a bachelor's degree or higher—usually in a field that is related to the area in which they tutor.
Other Education or Training
The National Tutoring Association offers specialized workshops to help tutors keep their skills up to date. Past workshops included: "Implementing The Common Core Standards: Practical Strategies & Effective Lessons," "Understanding Learning Preferences and The Holistic Dialogue," "Mathematics Workshop: Pathway To Competence," and "Tutors: Understanding Compassion Fatigue." The Association for Talent Development also provides continuing education classes and webinars.
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