Looking for a tutor? 30 questions to ask before hiring
Are you thinking about looking for a tutor to help your child? If so, you probably have a good idea of the subjects, skills or goals you seek support with.
To help you find the perfect match for your child, I’ve compiled a list of questions for you to consider asking prospective tutors.
Before you begin looking for a tutor…
Whether your child has specific learning needs, gaps in their learning, struggles with a specific subject, needs help preparing for exams, or anything else – there is a lot to consider when you start looking for a tutor.
Before you start searching, spend some time thinking about your requirements and expectations. Does the tutor need to have specific skills, qualifications or experience?
Take a look at this blog post, 7 points to consider to help you find the perfect tutor for your child, to help you focus your search. There’s also a free worksheet to download to help you consider the important points for you.
30 questions to ask before hiring a tutor
Once you’ve got a clear picture of your requirements, you’re ready and prepared to get in contact with potentially suitable tutors.
Read on for my list of 30 questions to consider asking them. Not all questions will be necessarily be relevant to you, but I’ve included a wide selection of them to pick out the ones that will help you the most.
- What is your teaching experience?
- What are your qualifications?
- How long have you been tutoring?
- Do you have a current DBS check certificate or references?
- Do you have a speciality?
- What is your teaching philosophy or style?
- Where are you located? Do you tutor from your address or make home visits?
- Do you offer online tutoring?
- Do you offer group tutoring?
- Do you have experience teaching children with ADHD/dyslexia/dyscalculia/autism/ODD, etc?
- What is your expertise in ( a specific subject/skill, etc)?
- Are you familiar with (a specific) exam format/syllabus?
- How are sessions structured?
- What kind of resources do you use during sessions?
- Do I need to provide anything?
- How will you assess my child’s needs?
- How will you assess progress?
- How long are tutoring sessions?
- How much are tutoring sessions?
- What is your availability?
- Will I get a regular, fixed slot, or are bookings flexible?
- Do you offer trial sessions?
- When and how will I receive feedback?
- What are your payment terms? Do I pay weekly, monthly, per half-term or in blocks?
- Are there any additional fees?
- Is tutoring available throughout the school holidays?
- Do you provide homework?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- If tutoring doesn’t work out, am I tied in?
- Why do you tutor?
Good luck with your search for a tutor!
I hope that these questions have helped you to feel prepared and ready to contact potential tutors for your child.
Wishing you the best of luck in finding the ideal match. If you’d like to contact me and find out more about my tutoring services, click the button below and book a pressure-free consultation at a time that suits you.
