A handwriting tutor will point out where a child made mistakes while writing.
A handwriting tutor meets with students during individual or group sessions to help them improve their writing. The duties of a calligraphy tutor are observational and instructional in nature. A tutor observes how students write and then gives instructions on the correct way to sit when writing, how to hold a writing utensil, and the correct stroke, spacing, and size to use when writing. Tutors may meet with students daily or weekly, depending on the needs of the students. Becoming a handwriting tutor generally requires good writing skills and training in how to teach writing to others.
Writing tutors help students improve their writing.
In the first tutoring session, a writing tutor usually assesses the student’s writing. Letters can be very large or poorly formed. Words can be written very close together or very far apart. By observing the student hold a pen or pencil and write individual letters, a trained tutor can determine areas that need improvement. By paying close attention to how the student sits while writing and the general attitude she exhibits during the writing process, the tutor can devise an appropriate lesson plan that teaches proper technique and increases student enthusiasm.
A calligraphy tutor can design a lesson plan to teach proper technique.
A calligraphy tutor may ask students to complete specific tasks. If the challenge is limited to writing specific letters, writing exercises can focus primarily on those letters. Other students can be asked to write the alphabet from memory while receiving reminders and instructions while doing the task. If a student is just beginning to learn to write the alphabet, she will usually be given examples to look at as she writes. To teach the correct direction and stroke of each letter, the tutor usually writes the letters while the student observes.
Handwriting tutors can create worksheets or other supplemental materials.
The requirements to become a handwriting tutor include having good handwriting and being trained to teach handwriting. Early childhood education programs often offer courses that provide guidance on teaching children the alphabet. Private tutors who teach calligraphy must be patient and enjoy working with young students. Offering frequent encouragement is an important part of teaching handwriting to children.
A calligraphy tutor may meet with a student daily or weekly, depending on the student’s needs. If a student’s writing problems are leading to poor grades on class assignments, more frequent sessions are usually needed to accelerate their progress. Seeing improvements in handwriting on a consistent basis may encourage some students to practice more often at home, resulting in even faster progress.