If you’ve noticed that your child’s grades have been dropping, he is struggling with homework, or is simply disinterested in certain topics in school, then you may have considered getting him a tutor. While paying special attention to specific subject areas is a great way to enhance the learning experience, one-on-one tutoring offers an extra level of individuality that your child could really benefit from.
What is one-on-one tutoring?
Fahran Hussain, owner and director of Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, explains that one-on-one tutoring is when a certified teacher, or someone with an equivalent degree, goes to a child’s home to help him enhance his learning and organizational skills.
How long do the sessions last?
Depending on the child and the skills that are being taught and reviewed, the typical session will last an hour to an hour and a half.
What ages is tutoring best for?
While Club Z! has helped students of all ages, the majority of children being tutored are in elementary or middle school, explains Hussain. This age group tends to struggle with learning multiple subjects while still engaging in the social aspects of school.
Is tutoring for school-aged children only?
No, tutoring centers, like Club Z!, also offer second language programs and music lessons, which make them beneficial for adults and children as well.
What happens in a typical session?
When the tutor first arrives in the home, he will begin with any homework that the child is currently working on that he may be having difficulty with. From there, they will go over the subjects that are currently being taught in school and work on the areas that the child’s teachers and parents have expressed as troublesome for the student.
How long does tutoring last?
The main goal of tutoring is to get the child comfortable enough to continue applying the skills he has learned from his sessions on his own, so the time spent with a tutor fluctuates. Generally however, tutoring usually lasts three to four months.
Is there communication between teachers and the tutor?
Yes, the tutor who comes to your home will have already spoken to your child’s teacher and will have been given a rubric which outlines the curriculum that is currently being taught in the classroom. While the tutoring sessions continue to evolve, the tutor and teacher will update one another on advances that the child is making. That way, future sessions can be tailored appropriately to focus on ongoing weaknesses.
Do you need a referral from your school?
Hussain says that while sometimes schools do recommend tutoring services to parents, anyone can call a tutor to have him come to your home. Any individual attention your child can get to discuss his school work and answer his questions will be beneficial to his learning experience.
