Don'ts
-make the tutee feel like they're stupid
-talk about your personal feelings towards the subject and subject matter
-overpraise the tutee
-act like whatever it is the tutee is there for is no big deal and that they'll get through it
-promise a grade they'll get
-do the work for them
-come to the tutoring session late
-fidget around looking for things
-interrupt what the tutee is saying
-point out the fact that they're not "geniuses"
-rush them because you have things to do and you want to get the session over with
-come dressed inappropriately for the session
-have distractions surrounding you such as food
-tell them to "give you a call" to schedule your next appointment
-waste time talking about irrelevant things
-chew gum obnoxiously
-sit like you would at home
-tell them they need to make more of an effort
-make them feel like it's their fault that they're not doing well
Do's
-let them know that you had trouble in this area before (if you did) so they'll feel a little more comfortable because you understand how they feel and they'll see that they can overcome it the way you did
-give them your full attention
-let them do the talking and attend to their needs
-ask appropriate questions to draw out exactly what it is they need help with
-explain to them how to do something rather than doing it for them
-be on time
-try your best to be available for them whenever its needed
-avoid giving away answers
-use the full amount of time given
-come prepared and interested to be helping someone
-give advice
