New Tutor Video On-Boarding

The following short videos will teach you everything you need to know to get started at Learn To Be. This will serve as your new tutor on-boarding. Videos can be watched on 1.5x or even 2x.

Video 1: Welcome to LTB (2m28s)

• Mission/Vision
• Who we Serve
• Tutor Expectations
• JOIN OUR SLACK: http://learntobe-slack.herokuapp.com/
  • This is the best way to stay in contact with us and your peer tutors. We have a general channel of over 7K tutors to share advice and ask questions.

Video 2: Set up your Tutor Profile (2m3s)

• Logging into LTB account for first time
• Finishing your Tutor Profile: LTB does not automatically match students and tutors. Tutors pick the student/s they want to work with.
  • Do not tutor someone older
  • The more open you are to different subjects and ages, the more students you will see available. 

Video 3: Finding & Connecting with a Student (1m56s)

• Filtering for subject, grade, and availability.
  •  The student's profile will indicate if your availability doesn't match theirs.
• You can connect with up to 2 students at once.
  • If you'd like to work with more than 2 students, contact hello@learntobe.org
• Connecting with a student is serious. These are real people and a real commitment.

Video 4: Communication, Scheduling, & Disconnecting (4m44s)

• Communicating with students/families
  • Be casual but professional and friendly.
  • The student phone number listed is TEXT ONLY. It will not work if you try to call.
• Scheduling sessions
• Releasing students who are unresponsive
  • Wait at least 2-3 days before releasing your student for being unresponsive.
  • Please do your best to get in touch with your student before releasing them. Sometimes they need the extra push.

Video 5: Opening a Classroom & Basic Tutoring Resources (3m10s)

• How to start a session
• Basic overview of where to find resources and the First Session Checklist
• Classroom Tutorials can be found here

Video 6: Logging your tutoring hours (3m3s)

• Why it's important to log hours
• How to Log Hours
• Requesting Community Service Hours

Video 7: Finding a Substitute Tutor (2m10s)

• Join Slack: http://learntobe-slack.herokuapp.com/
• Send a message asking for a substitute or permanent replacement tutor.
• Connect the tutor with your student via portal
• Release your student (if this is a permanent replacement. If it's a sub, do not release your student)