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Making the decision to hire a personal tutor<\/a> is arguably the easy step \u2013 finding one that\u2019s right for you or your child may be slightly harder, or at least, far more time consuming.\u00a0 Here at Tutorspot, we have qualified and experienced A level tutors<\/a> and\u00a0 GCSE tutors<\/a> with experience in preparing students\u00a0 for all of the core subjects plus\u00a0 many more, so you can choose a suitable tutor for A level or GCSE Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Science, Maths English as well as for many more subjects.<\/p>\n

We know that having a choice is a wonderful thing, but at the same time, it can be slightly overwhelming and make it harder to make that final decision.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we\u2019ve pulled together a list of things you ought to consider when deciding which type of tutor might be right for you.<\/p>\n

Face to face or online?<\/h3>\n

The first thing you need to decide is whether you want your tutor to be available for face to face sessions, or if you\u2019re happy to have tutoring online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Face to face tuition is the traditional way tutors have often worked with their students.\u00a0 Being in the same room, across a table from each other makes it easy to offer assistance with a particularly problematic topic.\u00a0 However, the drawbacks mean you\u2019re only able to work with tutors<\/a> within a particular geographic location \u2013 unless, of course, you\u2019re willing to travel further afield.<\/p>\n

Whilst some tutors may be happy to come to you, and work with your child in your own home, the reality is there are limitations with regards to when this is possible.\u00a0 A tutor may not be willing, or able, to drive across town at 5pm on a Thursday for a one hour session.<\/p>\n

These days, largely due to forced changes as a result of the Covid Pandemic, many people choose to do as much as possible online, from shopping to Bingo.\u00a0 There\u2019s no reason why working with an A Level Further Maths Tutor<\/a>, for instance, should be any different.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not hampered by geography, then it\u2019s far easier for you to find the right tutor for your child.\u00a0 This means you don\u2019t have to make any compromises with skill set, experience or teaching style.\u00a0 You really do have the pick of a very wide bunch of tutors, and can take your time in making a decision.<\/p>\n

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What experience do you want from a tutor?<\/h3>\n

The world of online tuition<\/a> is developing rapidly, and one of the big changes is the willingness to branch out when it comes to the experience of tutors. Once upon a time, no one would have considered learning from anyone unless they had relevant teaching qualifications.\u00a0 However, today, many people realise that those working within a particular industry, or students who have recently completed their own studies, have a lot to offer.<\/p>\n

Deciding which type of teacher may be a good fit for your child will require you to think about their learning styles, what they\u2019re struggling with and what it is you\u2019re ultimately hoping to achieve.<\/p>\n

If, for example, your child is really struggling to understand the concepts they\u2019re learning in class, it might be worth looking for an experienced teacher \u2013 either one who is still working within education, or someone who has retired.\u00a0 This way, you can benefit from their years of experience working with children of different abilities.\u00a0 They can use their knowledge to identify your child\u2019s learning style, and then tailor content and lessons to them.\u00a0 This is the best way to guarantee results and encourage your child to engage with sessions.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you\u2019re hoping for your child to get a deeper knowledge of a subject, then it might be worth looking for an expert in the particular field. For biology for example, some of the best private biology tutors<\/a> aren\u2019t professional teachers at all, but instead work within labs or in a clinical setting and they enjoy tutoring biology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Equally, University students who have been through both their GCSEs and A Levels can bring a different insight into studying for your child.\u00a0 They are arguably best placed to provide advice and tips on how to study for exams, prepare revision notes, complete coursework and tackle exam anxiety.\u00a0 They also know, better than any teacher can, the stress and pressure students can face when completing a particular level of education.\u00a0 A sympathetic ear and an encouraging word from a peer, can do wonders for a student\u2019s confidence and enthusiasm for their subject.<\/p>\n

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What to look for in a tutor<\/h3>\n

Whichever type of tutor you decide to hire, it\u2019s important you ensure they are a good fit for your child. If you are hiring online tutors<\/a>, check out their reviews from previous and current students.\u00a0 For physics and maths tutors<\/a> for example, look and see what other students say about them. Ask them what their teaching style is and how they will best support and encourage your child.<\/p>\n

Check in with them, and your child, on a regular basis to see how they both think sessions are going \u2013 have they built a good rapport?\u00a0 Are they working well together?\u00a0 Is there anything that isn\u2019t working that needs to be changed?<\/p>\n

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Thinking ahead<\/h3>\n

No matter what your child\u2019s current academic situation, it\u2019s never too early to start thinking about working with a personal tutor, whether that\u2019s chemistry tutors<\/a>, maths tutors<\/a> or any other subject.<\/p>\n

Whether your child is embarking on their GCSEs or A Levels, or they\u2019re starting secondary school, a personal tutor can help them gain confidence with their chosen subjects.\u00a0 With Maths, English and Science being core subjects for most college or University courses, it\u2019s important to ensure your child has a good foundational knowledge to allow them to progress.<\/p>\n

A tutor will work with your child to identify their key strengths, and challenge them to enhance their skills.\u00a0 Equally, they will identify the areas they find slightly more difficult, and over time, build up their confidence by focussing on relevant questions and scenarios.\u00a0 Working with a tutor<\/a> over a long period of time will ensure that your child has someone they know they can rely on to support them when it comes to academic matters, who wants them to succeed and has the ability to give them their undivided attention.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in hiring an online tutor<\/a> for you child, take a look here<\/a> or contact us today on 01509 265623 or email us at info@tutorspot.co.uk<\/a> and a member of our team will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.<\/p>\n

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Making the decision to hire a personal tutor is arguably the easy step \u2013 finding one that\u2019s right for you or your child may be slightly harder, or at least, far more time consuming.\u00a0 Here at Tutorspot, we have qualified and experienced A level tutors and\u00a0 GCSE tutors with experience in preparing students\u00a0 for all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDifferent Types of Tutor - Tutorspot<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-of-tutor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Different Types of Tutor - Tutorspot\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Making the decision to hire a personal tutor is arguably the easy step \u2013 finding one that\u2019s right for you or your child may be slightly harder, or at least, far more time consuming.\u00a0 Here at Tutorspot, we have qualified and experienced A level tutors and\u00a0 GCSE tutors with experience in preparing students\u00a0 for all […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-of-tutor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Tutorspot\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-08-22T08:54:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-05-18T09:37:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.tutorspot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Online-Tutor-29.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"809\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Adam Bedford\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Tutorspot\",\"description\":\"Writings from the Tutorspot team\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-of-tutor\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/blog.tutorspot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Online-Tutor-29.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/blog.tutorspot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Online-Tutor-29.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":809,\"caption\":\"Student working from home on laptop\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-of-tutor\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tutorspot.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-of-tutor\/\",\"name\":\"Different Types of Tutor - 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