Focus the talk-time on the Students and not yourself by asking open questions...

• Where are you from?
• What made you choose this school?
• How long have you been at this school?
• What are your life goals and how does college fit into them?
• What are your academic goals?
• What courses are you taking this term?
• What are your goals for tutoring?
• Have you had any prior courses like the one that's brought you to tutoring?
• What prior experiences with tutoring have you had?
• How much time for school work do you have outside of class?