A great educational start begins with hiring a professional tutor. Notice I said professional. When selecting a tutor, there are several standards one should use to choose a tutor.
How to choose a professional tutor
- Know the area of expertise that your potential tutor possesses. Is the tutor an expert in math, reading, writing, etc.
- Know what specific credentials your tutor possesses. For example, do they have an advanced degree in math, English, etc.?
- Ask questions about your tutor’s delivery model (i.e. do they lecture, use visual, hands-on, etc.).
- Ask for references and recommendations for your tutor. This will help you get an idea of how potential tutors interacted with past clients. Make sure you ask about their results.
- Lastly, make sure your potential tutor’s schedule aligns with your plan. Researchers state, to benefit from tutoring and achieve lasting results, consistency, routine, and meeting over time is crucial.
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