Not checking references.
When choosing a tutor for your child, it’s important to make sure that they are the right person for your child. To do this, you want to make sure that they are qualified and experienced. In addition, you need to know that your child is safe with this person and can handle their needs.
One way to ensure that these things happen is by checking references. You should ask for references from former clients or employers and follow up on them. If possible, talk with these people directly instead of relying on what the tutor tells you about them (since there might be an incentive for them to say good things).
Picking the cheapest tutor.
One of the biggest mistakes parents make is to pick a tutor solely based on price. While it’s true that tutors are expensive, remember that your child’s education is just as important as any other expense you face. If you can afford it, don’t settle for the first or cheapest tutor who comes along—you may be sacrificing quality for cost!
Let’s say you’ve done your research and found two tutors that seem right for your family: one charges $100/hour while another charges $150/hour. Both have similar backgrounds in education and experience working with children of similar ages to yours, but they differ when it comes to pricing structure (and there are many more factors at play here). What should be done?
Well, there are pros and cons to each option: For example, while paying $25 more per hour may seem like an unnecessary expense at first glance; consider how much time this might take away from other activities (such as paid work or sports) if both options were taken into consideration. On the other hand, though; imagine if this extra money helped pay for summer camp scholarships or even something special during Christmas time since both options offer unique benefits depending on what type of student needs extra support!
Hiring a tutor who is not experienced teaching your child’s subject.
You should hire a tutor who is experienced in teaching your child’s subject.
- Subject knowledge is key to tutoring success. You want a tutor who can explain the content of your child’s classwork in an easily understood way, and who understands how to use different teaching methods based on each student’s learning style.
- Experience in teaching is important too, but experience in teaching a particular subject matter will help you find the best fit for your child. For example, if your child struggles with math and science but loves reading and writing, then look for someone with experience working with students who struggle with those subjects but do well in everything else.
- Finally, make sure that you choose someone who specializes in working with children around your child’s age group—even though this may mean paying more than if you hired someone older or younger than them!
Hiring a tutor who lacks patience.
Many parents are under the delusion that hiring the right tutor will turn their child into an overnight math genius. The reality is that no single teacher can make up for a student’s lack of effort or intrinsic interest in what they’re learning. That said, not all tutors are created equal; some have more patience than others, and finding this out before hiring them is crucial to ensuring your child’s success over time. Your child needs to be able to learn at her own pace without being overwhelmed by frustration or boredom. You don’t want to find yourself paying for private lessons with a tutor who is unable to handle even basic tasks like explaining concepts clearly so that students may understand them on their terms (rather than simply memorizing facts).
A good way of gauging how patient your potential tutor will be is by asking questions about how she handles struggling students during her interviews with parents. Do these answers indicate that she has experience working with children who are easily distracted? Are there specific strategies she uses when dealing with bored or frustrated kids? If so, then you may have found someone who will provide valuable guidance while also encouraging your son or daughter toward success!
Not setting clear learning goals.
As a parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of having a tutor for your child. But before you start planning out their lessons, you must take the time to sit down and decide what exactly they will be learning. A good tutor should be able to identify the needs of your child, but if not then it’s up to you as their parent to help them understand what exactly those needs are.
It is also important that goals are set at the beginning so there is no confusion later on about what was accomplished or not accomplished during tutoring sessions. Don’t be afraid of setting new goals as time goes on; this will allow both yourself and your child to see progress being made towards achieving these new goals! Lastly, make sure that both parties know how best ways for measuring progress toward these goals are going about through a discussion with each other beforehand so nothing gets lost in translation between a tutor-student relationship (this includes parents too!).
Your child needs a good match with his or her tutor. The right fit will build confidence as well as knowledge.
Your child needs a good match with his or her tutor. The right fit will build confidence as well as knowledge.
Your child’s learning style is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a tutor, especially if they are struggling in school or at home. Tutors can help children who learn best visually by using pictures and charts, those who learn through movement and bodily actions like dance, sports, or yoga; as well as auditory learners who rely on hearing and speaking to understand something new. A great match between your child’s learning style and the tutor’s teaching style will make it easier for them both to work together effectively.
The best tutors draw out their students’ strengths rather than focusing on their weaknesses—so if your child feels like he or she doesn’t always do well in certain subjects (like math), encourage him/her not to be too hard on themselves! Your kid will have plenty of time later on down the road when they get older where they’ll need those skills anyway – so don’t worry about it now 🙂
