Stu, Stu, Studio

The position of being a tutor is tricky to balance. You are more often than not a peer of the person you are helping, but are in the position of telling and listening rather than following and questioning. There are several aspects of character and familiarity w/ the subject that is necessary to be an effective tutor. It is difficult to revisit a subject taught to one years or even just months before. To be a truly efficient tutor one most be compeletly familiar w/ the subject matter. Patience and understanding of the tutee's level is also extrememly important. A desire to be there, helping someone is also essential. Respect for the people you are helping is at the top as well. These characteristics; however, would be worthless w/out the ability to communicate the material and the methods needed to share this knowledge.