Characteristics of a Good Tutor

A good tutor:

• Serves both as mentor and role model
  
  
• Encourages participatory and active learning
  
  
• Shows respect and tolerance
  
  
• Is patient, punctual, responsible, and professional
  
  
• Can commit the necessary time and effort to help a student reach her literacy goals
  
  
• Works hard to transfer classroom learning to the real world
  
  
• Has good communication skills
  
  
• Can put a student at ease with a positive attitude and a sense of humor
  
  
• Is well-trained and competent