As famous American Historian, Henry Adams, once said – A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops.
Whether your child is lost in those confusing grammar rules or sinking in the details of a biology class or feeling confused after learning Newton’s laws – know that he needs help with studies.
Some parents prefer to help their child on their own by having daily study sessions post school hours. However, there are others who, due to multiple reasons, are unable to help their child when it comes to their academic life. These parents opt for a home tutor.
Looking for a home tutor is a strenuous task especially when there are so many options available. It is imperative that you find the right tutor for your child because a tutor not only strengthens your child’s academic performance, but also improves his confidence and retains his focus.
How to find the right tutor?
To help you out with the tutor hunting process, we have a list of things you should consider before finalizing a tutor for your child.
1. Background Check
Background is the first and foremost step when it comes to choosing a home tutor. If you are considering hiring a tutor, ask people around you or someone who you know has hired a tutor before.
A thorough background check will help you know if the tutor knows how to perform his job, if kids are comfortable with him, if he has been involved in any inappropriate behavior, criminal activity, etc.
2. Qualifications and Experience
Your child will learn well only if he has been taught well. In order to achieve this goal, it is essential that you hire a tutor who is qualified enough and has the right kind of experience.
If your child fears a certain subject then try to find a tutor who is qualified to teach that particular subject. For example, if your child fears math, try to find someone who has a knack of teaching math.
There are times when a tutor is excellent at a particular subject but lacks expertise in another. In such a case scenario, this tip will be of great help.
3. Set a Budget
Before you start finding a tutor for your kid, make sure you have a set budget in your mind. A tutor’s fee usually depends on his qualifications and experience. So before you settle on any rate, make sure you know all about his qualifications.
4. Is the Tutor Approachable?
Students not only fear a certain subject but they also fear certain teachers.
Rossana Llenado who is the founder of the online tutorial firm, Ahead Interactive, says that one of the reasons why students are unable to keep up with their school work is because they are afraid of their strict teachers.
So, the best thing that you can do for your child is to find a teacher who is open to new ideas and knows how to ease fears. Someone who is approachable would make it easier for your child to unassociate the concept of learning with being punished.
The tutor should be able to develop healthy and fearless communication with your kid.
5. Involve Your Child in the Process
Make sure you involve your child in the tutor hunt process. While you will be responsible to find the appropriate person and make the final decision, make sure to take your child’s opinions.
Ask your child what kind of study environment he likes, which subjects he fears, what kind of teachers does he like, etc. All of this will help you find out your child’s fears and perspective about the whole situation.
Even if you have hired a tutor and your child complains about being uncomfortable with him, make sure you address your kid’s query and do something about it. DO NOT IGNORE!
Should I Consider Online Tuition?
This is an option you may want to consider if you want a flexible routine for your child. If you are someone who has a busy schedule, online tuition would also make it easy for you to track your child’s progress.
Even though online tuition is a much flexible option, we think non-mediated forms of study should be preferred.
We hope that this guide was helpful and it will help you in choosing the right tutor for your child.
To find a tutor service, you can also visit OLX Pakistan’s website.
Do let us know if you have any other suggestions.
Great post! Thank you for sharing the tips. Also, I agree that online tuitions would be a good way to have an easy schedule for the kids. This will not cause exhaustion and not hamper with the daily routine as well. This was worth reading.