Orientation and Training
The first large scale team building activity that you will organize as VP HR is an orientation for volunteers. Orientation Planning an orientation for your new and returning SOS volunteers is a fantastic way to begin the term. Orientation is particularly important for welcoming new SOSers and letting them know all about your chapter. Furthermore, orientation […]
Resources for Volunteers
Be sure to provide new volunteers with all resources available. Resources may include: transition reports, organizing initial team meetings to discuss positions and goals in more detail, updated contact lists (including important external contacts i.e. event contacts, contacts for room bookings at your university). Be sure to send an email to your new hires linking […]
Team Meetings and Communications
Regular team communication is crucial to the success of the logistics team. Communication is the first thing that needs to happen once your team has been determined (usually at the end of the previous term or during the holidays). Welcome email and first team meeting The welcome email and first team meeting will set the […]
Tutor Training by Jason Frittaion
Importance of the Head Tutor Selection When it comes to looking at the development and continual improvement of the Exam-AID Review experience, tutor training and quality are critical. Whether a tutor is new or experienced, there is always room for improvement and progress. Generally, in order to train a tutor, one must first find a […]
What it takes to be a Perfect Tutor by Jason Frittaion
The following is a list of attributes, characteristics, and traits that one may consider make the “perfect tutor.” It is compiled based on common knowledge, experience, and student feedback (most importantly). The weighting score to the right of the attribute serves as an evaluation tool of its importance. Each attribute’s importance varies based on an […]
How to be a better Tutor by Jeffrey Baer
Tutoring is both an art and a science. The best tutors are spontaneous, passionate, and creative, but they are also professional, well-rehearsed, and subject experts. All tutors are constantly striving to improve the delivery and content of a review session, whether it’s their 1st Exam-AID or their 21st. A tutor can get better by focusing […]