Publisher's Synopsis
Take your tutoring skills from good to great with the inspiring guide to tutoring all ages. Enjoyable to read and easy to understand, Be a Great Tutor leads both beginning and experienced tutors step-by-step to more successful sessions. Erin Quinn O'Briant, MFA, editor of www.Tutoring-Expert.com, explains three fundamentals of tutoring. With major contributions from award-winning education nonprofit leader Christopher Balme, O'Briant guides readers through applying these skills in reading, math, writing, test preparation, and study skills. Other chapters include working with student groups, e-tutoring, building a successful independent tutoring business, and managing the interpersonal side of the job. Inspiring examples of success stories throughout the book make the student-centered principles behind Be a Great Tutor clear and easy to apply. For both independent tutors and those in a school or nonprofit, Be a Great Tutor is a must-have resource.
