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ESL tutors (and all teachers) have some qualities or characteristics that are needed to be successful in not only surviving their job, but excelling in it too. For this article, I will be using an excellent characteristic list given by Debra Garcia in the following blog, http://www.esl-tutor.com/2007/06/qualities-of-esl-teacher.html . The list is hers, the commentary is mine.
A tutor should be patient. Students only progress at the rate at which they progress. Even if you are bored silly, you must stay with a topic as long as the student stays engaged with it. Also, students may be late, not diligent to study, or other things that will test your patience.
A tutor should be flexible. Not every student learns the same way. You will have to learn a variety of ways to teach a concept. Also, sometimes you may have to take a student at a time that is not very convenient to your own schedule.
A tutor should be curious. If you still have the desire to learn, you will transfer your curiosity to your students and they will learn much more.
A tutor should be empathetic. A lot of ESL tutoring is based on relationship. There are many struggles ahead for the ESL student as they learn a language and just live life. You are bound to become a person they confide in.
A tutor should be intelligent. Even if you aren’t as educated as some of the people you tutor, you will have to appear competent in your field to be respected and well paid.
A tutor should be cooperative. You will be more successful if you help other students and teachers be successful. Share your ideas and resources.
A tutor should be knowledgeable. Never stop learning or getting more materials and ideas for your students. New methods and resources are being developed all the time. Be on the cutting edge of your field!
A tutor should be enthusiastic. Whatever you are, your students will follow. If you look bored, they will be too.
A tutor should be resourceful. Use the internet, use others, use books, use your own ideas.
A tutor should be genuine. Don’t pretend to be someone you are not. Your students need to learn from you, not a phony. Don’t keep students that you are not compatible with.
I hope this list gives you some food for thought. ESL tutoring is very rewarding and can be as interesting as you make it. Consider carefully if you think this is the career for you, and then go for it. You can do it!