There is a big demand right now for tutors. This demand has been caused by the growing number of cases of learning disabilities and developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a way to help your students to learn in the classroom, or to keep up with their classmates, then consider developing a peer tutoring program.
Peer tutoring programs can be used for just about any subject. They can be used for basic courses or more advanced courses. If you are trying to put together a peer calculus tutoring program then you may need to bring in older students or possibly even college students. If you use college students you can save money by setting up the program as an educational internship. This way the payment that the college student receives is teaching experience and college credit as opposed to cash.
The first thing that you need to do to put together a peer tutoring program is to figure out what resources you have. Start by surveying your students. Do you have gifted students who could be a positive role model for some of the students that are struggling? Next look at your need for tutoring services. For the most beneficial tutoring program you will want to look at both the tutoring needs for students who are struggling to the tutoring needs of gifted students. Finally, try to find connections between your tutoring resources and your need for tutors. You can fill in the gaps with outside tutors, teachers or parent helpers.
