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SOC 25-3041.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers academic tutoring practice in schools, tutoring centers, and virtual environments, spanning one-on-one and small-group instruction across core K–12 and post-secondary subject areas.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Positive reinforcement techniques — apply under supervisor guidance to encourage student effort during one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  2. Assigned class material — review with individual students by discussing text passages or working through sample problems in a tutoring center setting.
  3. Student progress indicators — recognize and document basic signs of understanding or confusion during supervised tutoring sessions.
  4. Study skills resources — introduce note-taking templates and basic organizational strategies to students following a prepared lesson plan.
  5. Private tutoring sessions — deliver structured academic support to individual students in core subject areas under the direction of a lead tutor.
  6. Tutoring professional development materials — participate in assigned training sessions to learn foundational techniques and center policies.
  7. Student needs information — gather from intake forms and brief conversations with students to support session preparation.
  8. Computer-based training software — operate under guidance to access and present supplementary academic content during tutoring sessions.
  9. Worksheets and practice assignments — review alongside students to identify errors and reinforce correct methods in familiar subject areas.
  10. Scheduling and calendar software — use with guidance to track tutoring appointments and manage basic session logistics.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Constructive feedback — deliver consistently using positive reinforcement strategies to build student confidence across recurring tutoring sessions.
  2. Session-based progress assessments — conduct routinely to monitor student academic growth and adjust instructional focus without supervisor direction.
  3. Test-taking and exam preparation strategies — teach to individual students or small groups tailored to upcoming academic assessments.
  4. Class material and problem sets — review independently with students by guiding discussion, checking solutions, and clarifying misconceptions.
  5. Small-group tutoring sessions — facilitate across multiple subject areas, adapting pacing and methods to meet varied student learning needs.
  6. Multimedia educational software and online resources — select and integrate into sessions to reinforce concepts for diverse learners.
  7. Tutoring plans — develop collaboratively with students and parents by synthesizing intake information and prior session observations.
  8. Student performance data — monitor across multiple sessions to identify learning trends and recommend targeted academic interventions.
  9. Active listening and social perceptiveness — apply during sessions to detect student frustration or disengagement and respond with adjusted instructional approaches.
  10. Time management practices — model and teach to students as part of holistic academic support in school or tutoring center environments.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Individualized tutoring plans — design and implement autonomously for students with complex academic needs, spanning assessment through goal attainment.
  2. Non-routine student learning challenges — analyze using critical thinking and problem-sensitivity to develop customized instructional strategies across subject areas.
  3. Student, parent, teacher, and counselor stakeholders — coordinate with independently to align tutoring goals with broader academic plans and school requirements.
  4. Advanced learning strategies — select and teach to students preparing for high-stakes academic or occupational certification exams.
  5. Student progress across a full tutoring engagement — assess using qualitative observations and data tools, producing comprehensive performance reports.
  6. Analytical and scientific software — use proficiently to track student outcomes, identify skill gaps, and inform evidence-based instructional adjustments.
  7. Oral and written communication — deploy with precision and clarity when explaining complex concepts, responding to student questions, or reporting to school administrators.
  8. Diverse instructional modalities — adapt fluidly across in-person, virtual, and hybrid tutoring environments to maintain student engagement and learning continuity.
  9. Emerging tutoring methodologies — evaluate and incorporate from professional development into existing practice to continuously improve session effectiveness.
  10. Video creation and web-based content tools — use to develop supplementary learning materials that extend student support beyond scheduled tutoring sessions.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational tutoring curriculum and standards — design and implement at program scale to ensure consistent, high-quality academic support across all tutors and subject areas.
  2. Tutor recruitment, onboarding, and professional development — lead to build a skilled tutoring team aligned with best practices in instructional methodology.
  3. Cross-functional partnerships with school administrators, counselors, and community organizations — establish to expand program reach and align tutoring services with institutional academic goals.
  4. Quality assurance frameworks — develop and oversee to evaluate tutor performance, student outcomes, and program effectiveness across the organization.
  5. Strategic tutoring plans for at-risk or high-need student populations — champion at the program level, directing resources and interventions to close achievement gaps.
  6. Institutional policies on student assessment, data privacy, and service delivery — author and enforce to ensure ethical and compliant tutoring operations.
  7. Data-driven program evaluation — lead using database and analytical tools to synthesize outcome metrics and present actionable recommendations to leadership.
  8. Mentorship and coaching — provide to developing and proficient tutors through structured observation, feedback cycles, and peer learning communities.
  9. Innovative instructional technology platforms — evaluate, procure, and integrate at the organizational level to modernize tutoring delivery and learner engagement.
  10. Stakeholder communication and advocacy — represent the tutoring program to governing bodies, funding sources, and the broader educational community to secure resources and institutional support.

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Academic Coach · Academic Guidance Specialist · Academic Mentor · Academic Teacher · Academic Tutor · Accounting Tutor · ACT Instructor (American College Testing Instructor) · ACT Tutor (American College Test Tutor) · After School Tutor · Algebra Tutor · Biology Tutor · Calculus Tutor
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoringService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementCoordinationPersuasionNegotiation
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPsychology
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning
Work styles
DependabilityCooperationOptimismEmpathySocial OrientationIntegrity
Technology
Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareMulti-media educational softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management softwareCloud-based data access and sharing software
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  1. Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
  2. Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
  3. Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
  4. Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  5. Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  6. Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
  7. Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
  8. Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
CIP education codes
13.130313.131030.160130.280130.710451.0702

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