The face of education is changing. Both adults and children are increasingly turning to modern, digital methods to boost their learning.
Online tutoring has become a booming industry, and it is now commonplace for people to hire personal tutors to help them gain qualifications.
So if you are thinking of hiring a tutor, with so many to choose from, how do you know you will be getting value for money?
Read our handy guide to five questions you should ask when hiring a tutor to find out more.
1. What Are Their Qualifications?
One of the first things you should ask any prospective tutor, whether it’s for yourself or your children, is what qualifications do they have?
Some online tutors will be fully qualified teachers, although it is not a requirement for most online tutors. However, there are also people working as online tutors who have no qualifications at all.
If you are expecting a high standard of teaching, you should expect any tutor to hold some sort of qualification. At the very least, you should expect any online tutor to have a high school diploma.
2. Do They Come With Recommendations?
When making any sort of consumer decision, most people want to know what other people have thought. In fact, 95% of people read reviews before buying anything online.
So why should it be any different when you are looking to hire a tutor?
It’s a big decision, and so asking any prospective tutor if they have any feedback or reviews is a sensible approach.
As well as searching for “tutors near me,” also check out local recommendations and testimonials.
3. What Will The Lessons Be Like?
Whether you are hiring a personal tutor or an online tutor, it is still advisable to check what the lessons will actually be like.
All tutors will have a slightly different teaching style. Similarly, all students learn in different ways. Some people prefer a more traditional style, and some respond better to digital aids and videos.
Any reputable tutor will already have lesson plans and an idea of how to get you ready for your exams. Ask them what sort of teaching aids they use and how long the lessons will last. Then you will be able to evaluate whether it will suit your learning style.
4. What Do They Charge?
If a prospective tutor has not already explained what their fees are, you should always ask what they charge before hiring them.
Some tutors will offer a package where you buy a set number of lessons. Others may charge by the hour.
Find out how many lessons you will need to reach your goal, and what they will cost you. This will help you budget for your tutoring.
5. What Is Their Sucess Rate?
A tutor could have lots of great credentials and qualifications, but what really matters is how many of their students succeed.
If you are studying for a diploma or for exams, find out what the tutor’s success rate is. Ask them how many of their students have passed exams, and how long it took.
A good tutor will be more than happy to share their success rates with you.
Tips on Hiring A Tutor And Much More…
So those are five questions you should ask when hiring a tutor. Make sure you know how qualified they are, what the lessons will be like, and what their previous students say about them.
If you found this guide useful, why not check out some more of our posts on education to keep your finger on the pulse.
