Tutor Search: Find a Tutor

Find the right tutor for your child

Once you decide your child will benefit from the services offered by a tutor, you will want to make sure that the tutor you find and choose is the right fit for you and your child.

The first thing you will want to verify is that the tutor is well qualified. Ask other parents about tutors they know of, research the phone book for tutoring services, and ask your child's teachers if they know of any good tutors. Once you have collected several names and contact information, talk to the tutors. Ask them about their qualifications. What kind of schooling does the tutor have? Are they credentialed? How long have they been tutoring and what kind of success have they seen their pupils reach with their help? These are all good questions to ask a potential tutor.

When talking to the tutors, you will want to find out if they offer a flexible schedule. Will they be able to accommodate you and your child's schedules? Find out if they will come to your home or if your child will have to be brought to another place.

The right tutoring service will meet your child's learning style needs. Tendencies toward auditory, visual, and tactile learning will be taken into account when supplementing your child's education.

Finally, ask about cost. How much does the tutor charge per hour, and how often does the tutor expect to be paid. These are just some practical questions that you will want to ask in order to make sure that the tutor fits into your budget and your monthly expenses. Of course, when you find the right tutor they will be well worth the expense.

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