Hi Steadyberry,

I guess the bad experience served as a guide in the search for your children's tutors.
Hope it didnt mar the image of private tutors too badly.

Hi!


I suppose word-of-mouth gives a better understanding of the tutor, than from any other sources. Through w-o-m, I got 2 students from my previous students' parents. Guess w-o-m gives better assurance to parents.

However, I dont believe maturity is dependent on age. The situation and background varies for different people, so people mature at different stages of their lives.

And Steadyberry...I'm sorry for that awful experience. Yet I dont understand why you would agree to pay in advance for the tuition and allow tuition at the tutor's place. In my personal experience when I was a kid, my parents only give payment at the end of 4 lessons, or per lesson. Now that I am tutoring, I accept my fees at the end of each session and provide the parents with feedback of the session. It works for both the parents and me.

Thanks for all your feedback!

Hi Parents and other Forum-mates,


What are the things parents look out for when sourcing private tutors for their children?

I mean, I understand that experience and rates of the tutors are two major considerations. However, are there other factors?

Also, how do you source for tutors? Word-of-mouth, newspaper, prior experience or online websites?

Thanks!

Hi,

I dont being giving monetary bonus is a norm. Both from the tutor or from the parents.

Giving money as a reward for good work seems a negative reward when students are incentivised monetarily for good results.

Giving money to tutor can also increase the expectations of the tutor for more.

Although, on both sides, it can be seen positively. Kind of 50%-50%.

Regards,
Cami

Hi,


The rates depend on the qualification of tutors, since the student’s level as discussed is secondary three.

For part-time tutors, it is at least $25/hr.
For professionals like teachers or ex-teachers, it is at least $40/hr.

I am a Math tutor (part-time) with 4 years experience in teaching secondary math. I charge at least $30/hr.

Hope that helps.