25-3041.00

Tutors

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

Career Cluster:Education
Job Family:Educational Instruction and Library
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
  • Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
  • Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
  • Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  • Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
  • Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
  • Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
  • Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
  • Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
  • Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
  • Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
  • Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
  • Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
  • Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
  • Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
  • Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.
  • Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
78%
Instructing
78%
Speaking
75%
Active Listening
75%
Learning Strategies
75%
Social Perceptiveness
69%
Critical Thinking
69%
Active Learning
66%
Writing
66%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Monitoring
63%
Service Orientation
60%
Judgment and Decision Making
56%
Time Management
53%
Coordination
50%
Negotiation
50%
Persuasion
50%
Mathematics
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Systems Analysis
38%
Systems Evaluation
31%
Operations Analysis
19%
Science
16%
Operations Monitoring
10%
Programming
10%
Technology Design
10%
Management of Material Resources
6%
Quality Control Analysis
3%
Operation and Control
0%
Repairing
0%
Troubleshooting
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Management of Financial Resources
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
88%
English Language
81%
Education and Training
79%
Mathematics
68%
Computers and Electronics
56%
Psychology
54%
Administrative
44%
Sociology and Anthropology
43%
Chemistry
43%
Communications and Media
42%
Biology
42%
Physics
41%
Administration and Management
33%
Public Safety and Security
33%
Foreign Language
31%
Therapy and Counseling
31%
History and Archeology
30%
Telecommunications
29%
Geography
27%
Personnel and Human Resources
27%
Law and Government
23%
Sales and Marketing
22%
Philosophy and Theology
21%
Medicine and Dentistry
18%
Engineering and Technology
18%
Economics and Accounting
17%
Fine Arts
11%
Design
11%
Production and Processing
10%
Transportation
7%
Mechanical
4%
Building and Construction
4%
Food Production
1%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
78%
Speech Clarity
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Written Expression
75%
Speech Recognition
72%
Deductive Reasoning
60%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Near Vision
60%
Fluency of Ideas
60%
Inductive Reasoning
60%
Information Ordering
56%
Selective Attention
53%
Category Flexibility
50%
Originality
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Memorization
47%
Time Sharing
44%
Speed of Closure
44%
Number Facility
41%
Perceptual Speed
31%
Far Vision
31%
Visualization
28%
Auditory Attention
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Visual Color Discrimination
25%
Finger Dexterity
19%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
16%
Manual Dexterity
16%
Control Precision
13%
Trunk Strength
13%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Depth Perception
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Multilimb Coordination
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others
93%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
89%
Coaching and Developing Others
87%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
80%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
79%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
78%
Thinking Creatively
76%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
75%
Getting Information
72%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
71%
Documenting/Recording Information
70%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
66%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
63%
Scheduling Work and Activities
61%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
61%
Assisting and Caring for Others
61%
Working with Computers
61%
Analyzing Data or Information
55%
Processing Information
55%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
54%
Performing Administrative Activities
51%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
46%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
43%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
42%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
39%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
39%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
39%
Developing and Building Teams
39%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
33%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
24%
Selling or Influencing Others
19%
Staffing Organizational Units
19%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
18%
Controlling Machines and Processes
17%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
16%
Performing General Physical Activities
15%
Handling and Moving Objects
14%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
12%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
10%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
5%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
4%

Work Context

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

97%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

94%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

91%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

90%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

88%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

85%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

84%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

82%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

70%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

69%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

64%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

63%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

63%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

57%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

54%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

47%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

46%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

44%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

40%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

38%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

37%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

35%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

32%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

31%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

30%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

30%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

28%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

26%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

23%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

14%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

12%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

10%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

9%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

9%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

9%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

6%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

5%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

5%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

4%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

4%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

4%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

4%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

3%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

3%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

3%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

2%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

2%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

1%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

0%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

41%

Some college, no degree

36%

High school diploma or equivalent

9%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

92

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

39

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

38

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

37

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

21

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

11

Work Styles

Dependability
85%
Cooperation
82%
Optimism
81%
Empathy
76%
Social Orientation
75%
Integrity
66%
Sincerity
66%
Self-Control
64%
Attention to Detail
60%
Perseverance
59%
Achievement Orientation
57%
Self-Confidence
55%
Adaptability
53%
Intellectual Curiosity
51%
Initiative
50%
Innovation
43%
Stress Tolerance
42%
Humility
41%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
31%
Leadership Orientation
25%
Cautiousness
23%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Independence
78%
Achievement
72%
Working Conditions
53%
Recognition
39%
Support
22%

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