Tutoring 101
Here are some signs your child may need tutoring assistance outside of the classroom:
Preschool (four and half years old to Kindergarten)
- has difficulty grasping a small writing instrument to make controlled movements
- can’t recognize the letters in their name
- does not speak in complete sentences
- has another diagnosed developmental delay
- demonstrating problems with number concepts
Grades K-5
- difficulty forming letters when writing in print or cursive
- consistently avoids reading activities or complains that reading is too difficult
- has difficulty decoding words
- does not understand what he is reading
- is getting resource help during the school day
- lack of confidence and/or does not attempt new skills
- discrepancy between test scores and daily classroom performance
- struggles with writing assignments
- unable to grasp math concepts
- tutoring has been recommended by your child’s teacher
- needs to be challenged
Now you’ve decided your child may need a tutor, but what should you look for to find the best fit?
What to look for in a good tutor?
- kind and caring person
- dependable
- communicates effectively and easily with child, parents and teachers
- qualified educator
- enjoys working with children
- has a love of learning
- understands learning styles