To provide encouragement and support to adult learners by:

• Select material and approaches suitable to the student's skill levels.
• Meet regularly and consistently, and be well-prepared for each lesson.
• Review with the student any work he/she has done independently.
• Work with students and involve them in all significant decisions about instruction. 
• Keep a record of students' progress to submit monthly to the Program Coordinator (Monthly Tutor Reports). Reports are due on the 10th of each month.
• Create long-term and short-term goals with the student.
• Create lesson plans that directly tie to the student's overall educational goals while keeping in line with their short-term goals.
• Help the student build confidence and a positive attitude. Affirm his/her thinking and progress in each lesson.
• Help the student to become an independent learner and self-starter.
• Show respect for the student, listen to what he/she has to say, and involve the student in decisions about the learning process.
• Report your status to the Program Coordinator regularly, including updates to tutoring days, times, and locations.

• Be at least 18 years old (under 18 with special exception).
• Dependable and prompt.
• High school diploma or equivalent (if under 18 must be in an educationally advanced high school program, i.e. AICE, IB, etc.).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Be able to relate well to various people with varying education levels. Be understanding and sensitive to the student's situation, needs, and goals.
• Able to commit for at least one year.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Act professionally at all times while tutoring.
• Friendly, flexible, patient, and optimistic.