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3 Common Pitfalls of Hiring a Tutor and How to Avoid Them

Pitfalls of Hiring a Tutor and How to Avoid Them

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3 Common Pitfalls of Hiring a Tutor and How to Avoid Them

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  1. Get started Create your website at WordPress.com Success Math Tutoring ? Elise Rose9:19 am on February 21, 2020   3 Common Pitfalls of Hiring a Tutor and How to Avoid Them Hiring a tutor can feel daunting but there are ways to avoid the most common pitfalls parents experience when hiring a tutor for their child. Being prepared and knowing what your needs are before you start looking is a great first step. We also recommend doing your research and evaluating all options with the same lens prior to engaging with a tutor or tutoring centre. Before making a long term commitment, we also suggest having your child work with the tutor first so you can properly assess the compatibility and fit. By checking these boxes off, you are much more likely to have an excellent tutoring experience that is simple for you and effective for your child. The most important part of any task is being prepared. Before you start looking for a tutor, you’ll want to ensure you know what your child needs help with, what your goals are working with the tutor and what resources your family can commit financially and within your regular schedule. Key points to consider as you get started on your tutor search are: Get clarity from your child’s educators on where they need support – its helpful for the tutor to have some preliminary information Decide with your child what goals you will work towards – they will be more likely to buy in if they share the goals Set realistic expectations – progress takes time so keep your expectations small at first Follow

  2. Don’t hire solely based on cost – you get what you pay for so we suggest choosing your tutor based on the best option available within your budget Choose one on one tutoring – individualized tutoring has been known to be much more effective and when you consider the cost of group sessions, it’s well worth the additional expense for significantly better results Evaluate all tutors with the same criteria – Decide what options are important to your child and your family prior to starting your search so you are comparing each option with the same criteria Set a budget – Know how much you can and are willing to spend on tutoring so you get the best option available without stretching your budget farther than you’re comfortable with Discuss and acknowledge that you may have less time for other things – similar to the financial commitment, you’ll want to think ahead about the time impact on your family’s schedule. Consistency is key to success in a tutoring program so ensure the choice you make is a sustainable option Prepare that your child may be frustrated at the obligation – many children will initially resent the idea of spending time with a tutor or will resist needing the support. Speak to the tutor about your child’s attitude coming in so they can plan ahead for it Get started Create your website at WordPress.com Equally important to understanding your family’s needs and what you can commit to is ensuring you’ve done your research before meeting potential tutors. Make sure you know their location, hours, fees and who will be interacting with your child and how they are vetted. Tutoring centres will have qualification requirements, will have checked experience and references and will have safety policies in place. If you are hiring an individual tutor, you’ll want to ask for this information prior to meeting any of them. One critical thing to keep in mind is that qualifications do not always ensure a great instructor. You’ll want to put a strong emphasis on experience and a proven track record to get the best picture before making a selection. Another valuable resource in selecting a tutor is your child. Have them work with the tutor and observe the one to one fit before making a commitment to stay with a specific tutor or service. Here are some important things to look for when assessing compatibility: Temperaments are complimentary Communication is easy Attentiveness goes both ways Teaching/Learning style works well together Ability to make tutoring fun Tutor has expertise in the subject your child needs support with While all of these are critical to observe in the interactions between your child and the tutor to decide if it’s a good fit, nothing replaces feedback from your child. Whether direct or indirect (complaining, resistance, frustration), they will tell you if the match is not going to work for them. If you or your child feel the fit is not there, don’t be afraid to change if you need to. Tutoring is an important investment of time and money so you want to ensure you’re getting the best fit available based on your needs, goals and resources. Learning comes much easier when it feels effortless! Follow

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