Please note that there is a 1 business day review period for completion of training.
To ensure you start off on the right foot, it's recommended that you complete training once you've completed your tutor profile (training may be a requirement at your university). During training, which should take about two hours to complete, you will learn the ins-and-outs of effective tutoring. Once you complete it and your completion is verified and approved, you'll receive the Trained in the Basics badge.
Payment for training
If your school requires tutor training, you'll be paid to complete the required modules! For The Basics module, you'll be paid your school's hourly rate for 2 hours. For all other required modules, you'll be paid your school's hourly rate for 1 hour. You'll get paid these amounts even if you complete the modules under or over the times specified. Please check the program under the Tutor tab in your Programs page to find out your hourly rate.
Don't worry about the logistics โ we've got you covered. Once you've finished your training, you will be able to begin tutoring. Once your first tutoring session is completed, your training payment will automatically be added to your Knack account, which you can reference in your Earnings & Payouts page. It will then be grouped into the next available payout. Easily keep track of your transactions and expected earnings arrival by visiting your Transaction history page.
Tutor Training
You can complete your tutor training by heading to your Progress tab and clicking Take tutor training under Improve your stats near the bottom of the page.
We recommend completing training on a computer, though it is accessible through your phone. Training does not need to be completed in one sitting.
Topics covered in training include...
Role of the Tutor
The Power of How
Goals for the Student
Respecting Individual Differences
Tutoring DOs & DON'Ts
Characteristics of Good Tutoring
Student Expectations
Tutoring Best Practices
Benefits of Peer Tutoring
Getting the Most From Tutoring
The Tutoring Process
The Entire Tutoring Process
The Structure of an Individual Tutoring Session
Types of Tutoring
Telling vs. Teaching
Knack Tutoring
The "Tutor" Platform
Emphasizing Integrity
Connecting With Students
Being Proactive
Insufficient completion
We review all tutor training completions. If we find that your completion is insufficient because of insufficient answers to multiple questions and/or not fully completing each of the embedded videos, we will deny your tutor training. Luckily, you can try again by messaging Support. Training make-up will be outlined in the email sent to denied tutors.
Training Bypass
If you have completed or worked for a CRLA-certified training program in the past, you might be able to bypass the required training. You can submit proof of completion in the past, using this link. Our team will review your submission, approve or deny, and reach out to you with a decision within 3 business days from the submission. Note that if you choose to submit certification for training bypass, you will not be paid the training bonus.
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