How to Hire a Tutor

While many tutors are offering their services to students in New York City, they are not all created equal. Some tutors focus on content to get students through a specific course, while others look at how a student can improve his or her skills and become a better student in the long term. How can students and their parents choose a tutor who will help them improve the student’s skills and shore up his or her weaknesses? 

Guidelines on How to Hire a Tutor

Does The Tutor Know Your School?

Choose a tutor who is familiar with your school’s curriculum and teachers. Tutors who have already worked with students at your school are more likely to understand your teacher’s requirements and to help you prepare better for tests and upcoming assignments.

Do You Click With The Tutor?

Part of the tutoring process involves personal chemistry. Meet with the tutor and evaluate whether you can spend time with this person. Is the tutor clear, and do you feel comfortable asking questions? Although many tutors are subject-matter experts, only some can clearly explain their subject.

Will The Tutor Teach Skills?

Effective tutors who are worth the expense provide students with skills, such as organizational and test-taking strategies, that will endure long after the tutoring sessions are over. These types of skills will often help students in other areas, too.

Can The Tutor Help You Achieve Realistic Goals?

Students should spend the first session or two with a tutor explaining what they hope to get out of the tutoring work. The student’s goals should be straightforward but realistic. For example, if a student is failing algebra, it’s not always realistic to expect to get an A after only a few sessions. However, a student can determine areas in which he or she feels weak and ask the tutor to zero in on these areas. Achievable, clear goals will help the student get the most out of the tutoring. Be sure that your tutor can help you move towards concrete, measurable goals.

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