What things should I look for in choosing a tutor for my son?

Question

Sometimes a parent has a hard time in choosing the right tutor for their child from a list of possibilities. There are several qualities I believe should be taken in consideration.

Answer 1

Choosing Right Tutor:

-Know your child's personality

-Get a good feel for the tutor's personality

-You want someone who listens and observes your child to see what is working and what is not working

-You want someone who not only understands the content your child needs help with but knows how to break it down so that your child understands

-You want someone who encourages family to know the basics of what will be covered during the session and specific steps/techniques/strategies tutor suggests to help child reach goals. This helps family to have tools to help child even when tutor is not in home.

All the best,

Carmen E

Answer 2

I like to call the traits to look for in a tutor as the Three E’s. The first trait to look for in choosing a tutor is enthusiasm. Does the tutor show characteristics such as a love of teaching, the ability to make learning fun, a sense of humor, flexibility, and willingness to listen to both the parent and student? Another trait would be experience. Does the tutor have years of experience in teaching/tutoring in the areas you want for your child, or work related activities relating to applicable subjects? A third trait is education. Does the tutor have degrees, advanced degrees, and/or certifications in the subjects that you need?  These Three E’s should give you a good start into finding the tutor that is right for your child!