TUTOR TRAINERS Before a DCLC volunteer tutor can meet with an adult student, the tutor must be trained. Tutor training follows a structured model of student-centered instruction. Tutors are provided with materials appropriate to their students’ skill level and are encouraged to make a personal connection to help students overcome any anxiety they might be feeling. In DCLC’s 40 years, an estimated 6,000 volunteer tutors have been trained.