Choosing a tutor is a decision any parent does not enter into lightly. Typically, after years of working with your child and their teachers to helping improve their reading, test taking, or general academic performance, you'll do anything to see them improve both their grades and their self-esteem. And in your community, there are likely tutors that can assist you in helping your child do better in school.
Different Types of Tutoring Services
There are 2 types of tutoring services. The more common is the individual who works with your child at your home or theirs and provides individual, customized service and instruction in whatever you need. Usually this is a school teacher who is working for side income and enjoys working with children and their families. The other type of tutors are those affiliated with learning centers or test preparation companies - companies like Sylvan and Kumon. Frequently these are full time employees who are making their profession in the educational services area. Oftentimes these locations include computer and video services and group sessions. Due to the overhead of these companies, learning center services are often more expensive as well. Additionally, you may find the resources at the site below worthwhile in your pursuit of the right tutor for your child.
Ways to Know if You've Picked the Best Tutor
The type of service you choose will depend on the learning issues your student is having, their work style and personality, and what outcome you're looking for. For example, with a one on one tutor, they can customize the learning your child will receive. This can be especially useful for a subject like intermediate math or reading where repetition and consistent practice are keys to rapid progress. And yet, it's during this spot in a student's learning where discouragement and lack of progress can set in. Frequently, children in need of tutoring may also have some type of learning disability, either diagnosed or not. If you think your child may have a learning disability such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or Asperser's syndrome, it's best to seek out a professional with expertise working with these types of children. Many teachers have obtained advanced certification or degrees in Special Education and could be the ideal tutor for your child.
The benefit of group learning centers
Group learning centers may be better for a child who is a little bit behind in class and needs the additional practice and structure that comes with a group setting. Also, the use of computers and video tutorials may enhance their learning experience. In selecting the right tutor for your child, you'll evaluate factors include the type of service, training of the tutor, results with previous children they've worked with, and the length and cost of service. In your community, you can work with child psychiatrists, family doctors, school principals, and educational and family counselors to consider who might be best for your child.
Dave Lloyd published http://www.atutornearyou.com to provide a relevant and useful resource for local tutors, tutoring, teachers and test prep and academic support.
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