Skills for Tutors
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for tutors, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
- 2.Active Listening4
- 3.Speaking4
- 4.Learning Strategies4
- 5.Critical Thinking3.75
- 6.Writing3.62
- 7.Active Learning3.62
- 8.Monitoring3.5
- 9.Mathematics2.88
- 10.Science1.62
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Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Psychology
- Administrative
- Chemistry
Core work activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Thinking Creatively
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Getting Information
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
In-demand tools & technology
- Zoom
- Academic educational software
- Appointment scheduling software
- Blackboard software
- Database software
- Desmos
- Edpuzzle
- Flipgrid
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Google Meet
- Moodle
- Nearpod
- Redrock Software TutorTrac
- Schoology