Children Learn More
With One-On-One Tutoring
by,
Patricia Goodwyn
After
school tutoring is practically the norm today. Even in
these economically challenging times, parents still put
their children's educational needs first. They realize
that the best gift they can give their child is a good
education. That’s why so many choose private one-on-one
tutoring.
Why
one-on-one tutoring? As each child has a unique
learning style, a tutor can embrace that style and teach
in a way they fully understand, often unlocking previous
learning challenges. The personalized touch enables
children to feel confident and secure.
The
challenge is often finding the right tutors to match
your child’s needs and personality. Following are some
tips and what to look for in a tutoring program:
Individualized Coaching – Matching Tutors with Students:
Tutors can be so much more than just a weekly visit with
your child. Matching the right tutor with the right
student takes experience and dedication. Not only do you
want to match your child with a tutor that can fill
their educational needs, you also want to make sure that
their personalities match as well.
Tutors
can address special issues or challenges that a child
might be experiencing. For example, tutors can stay in
contact with the child’s teacher and find out first hand
what is most needed.
Help with
Homework and School Curriculum Worksheets:
Children feel more relaxed about all school activities
when they aren’t afraid of homework. Today’s students
face a great deal more homework than in the past and
with everyone’s busy lifestyle, homework often loses its
priority. When hiring a tutor, find one that
specializes in the area your child needs the most help.
Affordable Pricing:
What do parents
need the most of today? Affordable rates. The economy
is such that even though parents might want a tutor,
they might not be able to afford one. When looking for a
tutoring company, keep this in mind. Ask yourself, what
do they offer and can I afford it? Find a company that
is within your budget so that the tutoring can be done
on a consistent basis.
Parental
Involvement: No
one knows more about a child’s individual needs than
their parents and when the parents provide that extra
personal insight, it can help the tutor determine what
might be hindering their educational goals. Find a
tutoring company that acknowledges that unique
partnership and embraces parental involvement.
Interactive Learning:
Some tutoring companies have become interactive, whereby
allowing students to log onto their website and stay
involved. Some will also provide educational games and
other educational challenges so that the children want
to spend time there learning. Many even offer online
tutoring. When looking for a good tutoring company, find
one that offers these added bonuses.
Screened
Tutors:
It’s
obvious today that safety comes first. Even though
parents are normally required to be present during
tutoring sessions, it’s important to know that the
tutors are reliable, trustworthy, and professional. Make
sure when hiring a tutoring company that you know that
there have been background checks and qualifications
done. Ask questions, lots of questions to make sure of
the safety of your child. Most companies are happy to
provide this information and well aware of its
importance.
Most
in-home tutoring companies make it their goal to make a
difference in a child’s life. As Patricia Goodwin,
Founder of
Comfort Zone Tutoring, states, “Because
of the overcrowding in schools and stress put on
students throughout the day, we see an increase in
children falling way behind in their studies with no
hope to catch up. That’s where a tutor can come in and
make a substantial difference. Take your time to secure
one that is the perfect fit for your child. The whole
family benefits when a child is able to excel at school
and enjoy the journey.”
Give your
child the gift of learning by using these tips to
connect your child with a tutor that has their best
interest in mind. Stop by Comfort Zone Tutoring at
http://www.comfortzonetutoring.com for complete
information on their tutoring programs.
Patricia Goodwyn, Founder of Comfort Zone Tutoring,
http://www.ComfortZoneTutoring.com matches tutors to
students in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties, specializing in K-12 and through college.
Contact Patricia at info@comfortzonetutoring.com
for additional information. Also stop by their site for
their latest updates and educational games.
