Reliable, dependable, & prompt
Develops good rapport by expressing interest in both the student’s academic and non-academic endeavors
Provides clear instructions and changes instructional methods as necessary
Demonstrates course relevance and fosters student interest
Tutors the current topic of a teacher’s focus while searching for and repairing misconceptions
As much as possible, instructs students to use their teacher’s procedures for completing problems and showing work
Points out common errors
Gives suggestions for studying
Leads student to answers -- rather than just providing the solution
And most importantly, increases the student’s subject-matter self-confidence with encouragement and appropriate praise