COMPUTER PARTNERS

Phelps Community Memorial Library

8 Banta St. Suite 200., Phelps, New York 14532

TUTOR GUIDELINES

• Introduce yourself & let student introduce him/herself
• Discuss what the student needs:
  
  • What kind of computer/operating system does the student need to learn?
  • What kind of computer will the student be using?
  • Why does the student want to learn?
  • Go over the Skills Assessment survey
• Teach at a beginner level
• Most your students will be seniors
• Set computer & chair at a comfortable level for the student
• Be patient and enthusiastic
• Be flexible and ready to adapt to individual learning styles and needs
• You probably will not get past the second or third lesson.
• Be neat and professional
• Be respectful
• Talk about opportunities available outside of class for the student to practice their new skills
• Ask library staff if you need anything special
• Give 24 hours notice if needing to cancel a session. Call the student and the library.
• Protect your student’s right to privacy and only discuss names and progress with library staff
• Detail student’s progress on the Progress Notes
• Take frequent breaks if needed
• Don’t be discouraged. It took a lot for someone to come forward and admit her/she needs help.

Thank you for volunteering to be a COMPUTER PARTNERS Tutor!