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Certificate of Completion
G8150

Tutor Training certificate emphasizes tutoring strategies, learning styles, problem-solving, and best practices for working with a diverse student population.

Program Learning Outcomes

The goal of the Tutor Training Certificate is to prepare tutors to work effectively with a diverse group of learners. Tutoring strategies, learning styles, problem solving, and best practices for working with a diverse student population will be emphasized. Upon completion of the Tutor Training Certificate, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Identify tutor’s and tutee’s responsibilities.
  • Identify adult learning theories and tutoring strategies.
  • Develop various skills to promote active, independent learning.
  • Develop and establish a protocol for tutoring sessions.
  • Compare and contrast tutoring styles and techniques.
  • Identify problematic areas for the tutor.
  • Explore tutor’s role in varied settings such as one-on-one or in groups.
  • Identify and address tutor's personal biases to promote an equitable learning environment based on understanding, acceptance, and respect.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

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    • Tutors

      Tutors

      SOC Career Code: 25-3041.00

      Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.74

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $41,769.09
      Annual Job Openings
      8,667

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Teaching Assistants

      Teaching Assistants

      SOC Career Code: 25-9042.00

      Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $18.15

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $44,965.18
      Annual Job Openings
      22,118

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Special Education Teaching Assistants

      Special Education Teaching Assistants

      SOC Career Code: 25-9043.00

      Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $18.15

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $44,965.18
      Annual Job Openings
      22,118

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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