"AVID has contributed to my learning in many ways. I think that the AVID writing lessons, the write-offs, tutors, and Cornell notes have built confidence for me and many other students in my class." - Justin Hillman, 6th Grade - Shandon Elementary School

 

 

AVID Tutor Qualifications


AVID tutors ideally should be enrolled at four-year colleges or universities and be graduates from the high school where they work. As such, they are academically qualified and are dedicated to the students in the school. The tutors should represent balanced academic backgrounds. (some liberal arts majors, others science or mathematics majors) However, today's students are generally well rounded academically because they are required to take a breadth of courses. The tutors should be people who will work in a supportive manner with secondary and middle school students and will be able to understand the delicate position they will occupy; they are advocates of students, yet ultimately they are responsible to the teacher. They must be willing to meet regularly (perhaps during the lunch break) to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about future plans. Finally, the AVID tutors themselves should be excellent role models as motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that the AVID students will succeed.


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Job Description For AVID Tutors
   
Under direct supervision of the AVID coordinator, tutors perform the following tasks:
   
Become familiar with the materials in the AVID library;
   
Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students;
   
Tutor students in small study groups or individually, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders;
   
Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught;
   
Conduct brainstorming and clustering sessions;
   
Work individually with students in any phase of the writing process;
   
Respond to student writing in the form of AVID discourse mode writing assignments, which students have had the opportunity to revise and edit;
   
Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.;
   
Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation;
   
Contact teachers regarding course outline and assignment schedule as directed by the AVID coordinator;
   
Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions; and
   
Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator regarding student progress and areas of concern.
 

AVID Tutor Certification Information

     
 

What is tutor certification? AVID tutors who complete the 16 hours of formal traning and a tutor portfolio are acknowledge with a certificate. AVID Center, as well as AVID Region VIII, keep track of certified tutors, in case they move away to go to another college or to work toward their teaching credential. Tutor Certification is evidence of a very substantial and meaningful educational experience. This experience can be used to bolster college and scholarship applications and resumes. Teaching candidates with a background in AVID tutorial methods are one step ahead of their colleagues when entering the job market.

   
 
 
 
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