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Tutor Training, Selection, Experience & Evaluation for CRLA International Tutor Certification
The benefits of attaining CRLA International Tutor Certification include:
      1.  A recognized standard of quality and accomplishment you can include in your resume that will distinguish you.
      2.    A level of character you demonstrate by your commitment to uphold the Tutor Center Philosophy and Code of Ethics
           and  promote your role and responsibilities as a peer tutor.
      3.      Demonstrate your knowledge of the subject you are tutoring and your ability to facilitate tutees understanding of the
            subject and thought process underlying the subject matter.
      4.      Demonstrate your ability to provide individualized instructional support and integrate study and learning strategies that
            promote independent learning.
      5.     Demonstrate your ability to establish a rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a respect for
            and an appreciation of differences.
By implementing the four required tutor certification criteria, (tutor training, selection, experience and evaluation) the Tutor Centers meets the standards of quality to designate CRLA International Tutor Certification. Expectations for all tutors follow.
 Tutor Training
All prospective tutors are expected to complete a ten-hour tutor training seminar. The training seminar is conducted during meetings scheduled at the beginning of each semester. If you want to become a tutor you should prioritize this time and register to attend. You will receive a free text to be used during the training entitled "The Master Tutor – A Guidebook for More Effective Tutoring, by Ross B. MacDonald, Ph.D."  The sequence of the training is essential. If you are unable to attend the second session, alternative training times can be arranged.  
Peer Tutors
Students wishing to become peer tutors who miss the beginning of the semester training can also arrange to schedule a workshop on each section of the training seminar that is offered throughout the semester. All students must complete ten hours of training within two semesters in order to continue their employment.
 Selection
Tutors are selected after completing a formal application and interview with the tutor center coordinator.  One written recommendation from a professor may be required for specific subject mastery by peer tutors.
PLUS the following for student and peer tutors: 
A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the subject(s) you want to tutor.
Experience
Twenty-five (25) hours of actual tutoring experience is required in order to become a CRLA Internationally Certified Tutor. All Tutees are required to sign-in and log the time started and time ended when they attend a tutor session. This Tutee/Tutor "Attendance Log & Summary of Tutorial Session", a "Bi-weekly Attendance Report", and/or the "Tutor/Tutee Agreement forms” are used to document actual tutoring experience.
Evaluation
Tutors are evaluated in accordance with the following procedures. The appropriate center personnel are responsible for supervising and evaluating each tutor.  The formal evaluation process includes:

1. Tutor Evaluation and Self Assessment Tool (TESAT) after
   four and nine weeks of tutoring. Tutors will use the Tutor Evaluation and self-Assessment Tool (TESAT). Tutors are expected to draft notes reflecting upon their progress as a tutor and be prepared to discuss this and the results of the Tutee Feedback form during their supervision sessions.

   2.   Tutee Feedback Form ( "How Are We Doing At The Tutor Center" ) after four and nine weeks of tutoring.

   3.      For any tutor who conducts small group Tutoring Sessions, appropriate faculty members will observe one session each
          semester and meet with the tutor immediately after the session.

4. Tutor Evaluation Report. The center coordinator will meet with each Tutor to discuss their self-evaluation and Tutee Feedback Forms. Tutors receive a written evaluation reflecting the information discussed in the session. The results of the evaluation are used to assist in tutor development and to focus further training/supervision topics to build confidence and skills. 
5. Tutors are asked to provide an evaluation of their experience as a tutor each year.  Student feedback is valued and is essential to the decision-making process for determining needed program adjustments to enhance the quality of our service.

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