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Why it is important to use an online tutor to get ahead in your studies

21 November 2022 Quick Guides

If you’re serious about doing the best you can in your studies then there’s every chance you’ve already started giving some consideration to hiring either a GCSE tutor or an A Level tutor.  Few would argue that hiring a personal tutor is a great way to improve your grades, but why is access to this kind of support important if you really want to get ahead?

Here at Tutorspot we work with a wide variety of professionals from chemistry tutors, physics and maths tutors and online biology tutors through to GCSE physics tutors and those who can offer maths tuition.  Whatever subject you need support with, we will have someone on hand who is able to provide it for you.  So, we really do know what we’re talking about when we say having a dedicated tutor in your corner is a fantastic way to enhance your skills – keep reading to find out why.

A Level student working online with tutor

Best Intentions vs. A Schedule

Most of us have the absolute best of intentions when it comes to things like studying.  We know we want to do well, and equally; we know the best possible way to achieve a better grade is to put the work in. However, after a hard day at school or college, it’s easy to become distracted by a myriad of other tasks that demand our attention.  Walking the dog, doing the dishes, just staying on top of your day-to-day homework can all eat into that revision time you promised yourself you’d fit in tonight.

This is one of the reasons why an online tutor, an online maths tutor, online physics tutor or an online science tutor for instance really can give you an advantage.  Having a booked in time with your science tutor or maths tutor ensures that you absolutely will do that revision or additional studying at the time you said you would. Knowing that you’re paying for support and someone else is taking the time to be available to deliver that support to you ensures you’re accountable for how you’re spending your time.  It’s the same reason why many people are more likely to maintain their fitness goals if they use a personal trainer rather than simply relying on their willpower to go for a run.

A Level student in an online tutoring lesson

 

Dedicated Support

An online tutor is there to support you, which is very different to the set up you would normally experience in the classroom.  There aren’t 20 other students all clamouring for attention or clarification.  Instead, there’s just you, being able to ask questions, listen to the answers which are delivered in a relaxed environment to ensure you don’t feel rushed or pressured to “get it” straight away and to have the confidence you’re not being judged. So tutoring online, maybe some online maths tuition, can be an absolute godsend.

The bonus of working with a private tutor is that they’re there to help you achieve your own academic goals.  It’s not simply a case of getting you a passing mark in a particular exam, instead they can really listen to what it is you want to achieve.  Perhaps you’re looking to improve your grade from a 5 to a 7.  Maybe you need to secure a 9 in GCSE Physics to get onto the A Level course you’re looking to do.  Perhaps you want to study Further Maths at A Levels and just want to get a better grasp on some concepts to increase your confidence.

Whatever it is you’re looking to achieve, your personal tutor will come up with specific objectives and plans for each session, and will review these, along with your progress, on a regular basis to ensure that you’re both working well together.

Many people assume a personal tutor is only for those who are struggling with a particular area or subject, and whilst they can certainly benefit those who are looking for additional support for those reasons, that’s not their only benefit.  Students who are looking to enhance their knowledge and stay on track with both their studies and their revision can benefit immensely from working with a personal tutor, too.

Taking the time to talk to online tutors will also help you clarify what it is that you’re hoping to achieve, and help you become more focussed with regards to your own studies and future plans.  If you’re thinking about what you might want to study at university and therefore what grades you need at either A Level or GCSE in order to obtain suitable offers then a tutor will be able to help you put those plans into practice.

Young female student waving at her online tutor

Individual Learning Styles

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to teaching a classroom full of students is that we all learn slightly differently.  Some of us are visual learners, meaning we do well when it comes to watching demonstrations or viewing videos.  Others are auditory learners, which means things like lectures or pod casts can be great sources of information, whilst other students are more likely to zone out and find themselves doodling on their pads instead of making notes.

Working with a personal tutor is a great way to not only help you identify which learning styles work better for you, but to ensure that you are accessing information in this way as much as possible.  You may not yet be aware that you’re a visual learner, but your online tutor may identify this and suddenly a whole new world of access to education is opened up to you.  It’s possible to make much faster and more sustainable progress once you know the best way to tap into your learning potential is.

Acquiring the services of a personal tutor is the perfect way to improve your knowledge, understanding and confidence in any subject at any level of academic study.  The additional benefit of working with an online tutor is that it is often far easier to access sessions as you no longer have to plan travel to and from a venue in order to accommodate a lesson.  You can log in from the comfort of your living room (just make sure the TV’s off so you don’t have any distractions!).

You can find a tutor today by emailing us at info@tutorspot.co.uk or giving us a call or text on 07480637128.

 

 

 

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