"Tutoring Foundations" Course & Tuition Information

The “Tutoring Foundations” course topics cover the skills and philosophical understanding required to tutor students of any academic level in a variety of situations and includes:

• A unique “mastery” study technology that dramatically accelerates learning and locks information into long-term memory
• Individual, on-going review and feedback from National Tutoring Association Advanced and Master Tutors
• A final oral review and interview conducted by phone (exception for non-USA/Canada students)

The Learning Center Edition, available through affiliates only, is available in three sequential modules and includes a streamlined certification process.

Course Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• A personal computer with internet access at a minimum 56K dial-up
• Approximately 45 - 60 hours of self-paced study
• $349 fee, payable in advance, major credit cards accepted.

In addition to the enhanced value of your skills, course completion satisfies the academic requirements* for:

• Level-1 Advanced Tutor Certification from the National Tutoring Association. 
  Specially priced $99 professional application package includes:
• Processing fee to review academic and personal references
• Criminal background check
• One year NTA membership (may extend existing membership)
• Peer and paraprofessional tutor certification - $5 and up
• Six CEUs granted by Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA ($60 fee)
  

*Additional fees and application made directly to the NTA (certification application/membership application) and Fielding Graduate University (CEU application).

Course Topics
(partial list - customization available, please inquire)

History and philosophy of tutoring Tutorial responsibilities/ethics Basic learning theory Basic questioning and teaching skills Setting goals and planning Basic communication skills Managing time and stress Tutoring specific subjects areas/skills Evaluation and assessment General study skills Literacy concerns	Critical thinking skills Tutoring students with disabilities Conflict resolution techniques Building relationships with parents and teachers Learning styles/multiple modalities Diversity considerations Age appropriate tutoring Tutoring Non-traditional learners Group dynamics in tutoring Maintaining records/securing paperwork Legal Considerations
Student learning outcomes available by request

Participating Educators
(click photos for biographical details)

	Avery Austin Western Governors University Owner, The Answer Key		Sheila O'Shea-Resto Founder SOS Tutoring
	Dr. Sandi Ayaz Executive Director National Tutoring Association		Linda Saumell, PhD Director of a Title V Grant Miami Dade College Homestead Campus
	Linda Stevens Hjorth Professor DeVry University		Laura Symons Coordinator The Learning Center at Piedmont Virginia Community College
	Kathy Tiner, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Masters and Professional Development Fielding Graduate University	Information to come	Kara Van Der Linden