O*NET-SOC 25-3041.00

Tutors

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.1208/2022
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1208/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2022
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c4.008/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2022
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2022
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2022
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2022
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2022
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.8808/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.Core2208/2022
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.Core2208/2022
Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.Core2208/2022
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.Core2208/2022
Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.Core2208/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social6.511/2023
Conventional3.3111/2023
Investigative3.2711/2023
Artistic3.2411/2023
Realistic2.2611/2023
Enterprising1.6411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.