Important Considerations for Hiring a Private Tutor
Hiring a tutor for your child or for yourself is often a confusing and complicated matter. Currently, we estimate that there are over two million people practicing tutoring. These individuals may be independent private practice tutors, or they may work for a larger practice, a franchised practice, a community program, a faith based program, or a school based initiative. Whether volunteer or paid, all tutors should abide by the standards of practice and code of ethics as set forth by the National Tutoring Association. All tutors should be trained and certified in the professional practice of tutoring.
So how do you know who will be a good fit for your student? Who will deliver the services best suited for your student's needs and goals? Tutors have the unique ability and responsibility to interact with your student on a holistic level, meaning that the tutor and student will work together as a learning team to meet certain goals and benchmarks of success....