What makes a good tutor?

One reason students and parents turn to one to one tuition is the lack of attention the average teacher is able to provide in a standard classroom setting.

A competent tutor has the acuity to communicate their passion for learning while being a patient, understanding and trustworthy person. It is not always indispensable for a tutor to be highly intelligent or intellectual but they must be able to empathise with tutee learning needs.

Good tutors will have the following characteristics:

Evaluation/preparation - The tutor must understand what they are going to teach and what tutoring approach would be suitable for each student. This is often prepared following a brief assessment of the students strengths and weaknesses.Preparing the lesson in advance is a must.

Positive approach - The tutor will convey a positive outlook, no matter how bad a student's academic situation may seem.

Passion - A tutor will have a natural desire to help others without intimidating the student with their own self knowledge. A tutor should be able to convey their faith and commitment to students to help them learn and grow.

Reliability - Building trust and confidence with students by not just being punctual but conforming what you say to what you do, is a vital feature of all good tutors. Helping a tutee acknowledge their realistic expectation of what can be achieved is essential to both students and parents.

At First Tutors, you can discuss all your tuition needs with as many tutors as you wish. Take time to find the perfect tutor for your needs.