Tutoring middle school: Online Tutoring For Middle School Students

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25 Highest Rated Middle School Tutors

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I have extensive experience teaching young children for years at both school districts and after school programs. I love working with children and feel confident that I can provide a strong foundation for their understanding of academic topics….See Safwan (Sammy)’s full profile

Great Tutor

I strongly recommend Mr. Safwan! He has helped my daughter understand the fundamentals of Algebra 2, and also improved her grade to an A. Very nice, and patient. Thanks again!
… read the full review – Angela, 22 lessons with Safwan (Sammy)

When they were younger, my boys participated in the Florida Engineering Society’s Mathcounts competition every year since middle school and one of them even volunteered as a test grader aiding the judges of the competition. I also have…See Marianne’s full profile

Great first lesson!!!!

My son was really excited to get started and once he did , he wanted to keep going lol and this is just the beginning. Marianne recognized my son’s not so strong point right from the start and began covering the basics with him. I… read the full review – Beatrice, 28 lessons with Marianne

…credential at Stanford University. I have taught science for four years in California high schools and have tutored middle school, high school, and adult learners in science, SAT prep, and study skills.
I know the content and how to teach effectively…See Gail’s full profile

Super Organized, great tutor!

Gail is definitely my daughter’s favorite tutor. Gail is preparing her for the upcoming PSAT and SAT. My daughter was so happy after the first lesson, and Gail is definitely a keeper. She is super knowledgeable, and very organized… read the full review – Hong, 20 lessons with Gail

In addition to being a licensed school teacher with 15+ years experience, I have also homeschooled several of my boys in elementary and middle school. Since becoming a full-time professional tutor, I have worked with more than 30 homeschool. ..See Kelly’s full profile

THE BEST!

She’s amazing, attentive, patient, caring and supportive. My daughter has excelled in math so much thanks to Mrs. Kelly and feels a lot more confident in math. We love Mrs. Kelly. Five stars all around. … read the full review – Veronica, 39 lessons with Kelly

My name is Akua! I’m a student at Rutgers University, pursuing a degree in Medical Imaging Sciences. All throughout high school, I excelled in English, Science, and Math. I consider these subjects to be my true passions. I love making personal…See Akua’s full profile

Very Intelligent and Patient

Ms. Akua is an excellent tutor! Throughout my lessons with her so far, she has been patient and very consistent with the quality of her services. Additonally, Ms. Akua’s extensive knowledge of mathematics has really helped me with… read the full review – Theresa, 112 lessons with Akua

During that time I have taught a variety of courses, including United States history, Western Civilization (1400 to present), World history. Earlier, while teaching middle school, most of my work was in social studies. My apprenticeship…See Jonathan’s full profile

The ultimate college essay advisor

Jonathan helped our daughter prepare essays for almost 20 schools. He worked with her weekly over several months to generate strategies for how to approach each application (e.g., which supplemental essays to choose if there is a… read the full review – Nahid, 92 lessons with Jonathan

I had the opportunity to coach swim teams for the past 10 years and worked with children between the ages of 4 through 16. I love teaching and making learning fun. I have taught middle school students science, biology match and English for…See Melina’s full profile

As an experienced tutor, with two years of experience; I have tutored a variety of students, such as honors students, college students who needed extra help with material. I have also tutored high school and middle school students who were. ..See Brandon’s full profile

Very knowledgable and patient tutor!

Brandon worked with my junior who had to raise his Algebra II grade by re-taking several tests in a short amount of time. Brandon was flexible with my son’s schedule, was easy to work with regarding scheduling tutoring sessions, a… read the full review – Michael, 15 lessons with Brandon

I have been teaching math including algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus and statistics to students, ranging from middle school students to college students.Currently, I have five students who I study math with. I teach test prep…See Seunghan’s full profile

I started learning of my love for teaching people when I was quite young, and I’ve been running with it ever since. In middle school I launched my own science club for elementary and middle school students. I put together…See Daniel’s full profile

Excellent teacher, very accommodating

Mr. Daniel is a very patient, kind teacher. His approach is non-intimidating and he simplifies complex topics. He is very responsive and truly is invested in making sure I learn…. read the full review – Anishka, 2 lessons with Daniel

…abroad through the Fulbright Program. A college professor and experienced educator, I happily work with students in middle school, high school, and college to strengthen their literary analysis and reading comprehension skills….See Erica’s full profile

Don’t miss out on working with a phenomenal person like Erica for your medical school applications!

I began working with Erica in the Spring to begin crafting my primary application for medical school. Erica takes the time to get to know you and your story. She will ask you questions that will allow you to reflect and produce yo… read the full review – Natalie, 18 lessons with Erica

I am familiar with cyber-school and have successfully tutored students who have been enrolled in online programs at the middle school, high school and college levels. See Pam’s full profile

Amazing!

Pam’s depth of knowledge and experience shines through with every session. She is patient, encouraging, and she has a plethora of tools she draws on to pull out and engage her students. She quickly builds trust and has creates a … read the full review – Kelli, 289 lessons with Pam

With my B.A. in English Literature and Composition as well as with my past earned credentials for middle school and high school Language Arts and English, and my experience as a college English Comp teacher, I can help you with anything…See Connie’s full profile

“she is awesome”

My 12 year old son really enjoyed his session with Connie, he likes her personality a lot. He says she is very patient, caring and understanding… read the full review – Christian, 5 lessons with Connie

I’ve worked with premier tutoring companies, and was their “go-to” guy when it comes to difficult and advanced math and physics subjects. Since 2014, I’ve tutored full time on my own, for middle school, high school and. ..See Wei’s full profile

Most helpful tutor I have ever had

I am extremely proud to write this letter of recommendation for Dr. Wei C, who became my AP Calculus BC tutor since late August 2012. Without a doubt, Dr. Wei is one of the best teachers and mentors I have humbled to learn from in… read the full review – Christine

I have been teaching mathematics in middle school and high school for 35 years. I enjoy working with students one-on-one.
It is important to me that my students understand what they are learning. Rote learning in the mathematics…See Michael’s full profile

Great Tutor

Michael did a great job working with my son to help him with high school math. Michael was very flexible on his scheduling and worked around times when my son needed him to study homework and prepare for tests. Michael made sure t… read the full review – Gary, 3 lessons with Michael

I have been tutoring for over 25 years. I have had students from the aged 6 to adults. Having the perfect student/teacher relationship is necessary, because the student must feel comfortable around the teacher. The teacher must pace also…See Zahra’s full profile

I have taught Speech/Public Speaking on the middle school, high school, and college levels. Not only that, but I continue to coach many students in the art of speech, helping them to hone their skills in verbal communication, students…See Frank’s full profile

Fantastic!

Frank was very patient with my son and was able to help him understand his reading and complete his writing assignment. It was nice to see a smile on my son’s face at the end of the session. He felt much more confident about going… read the full review – Stephanie, 10 lessons with Frank

Hello! My name is Adrita. I have had the opportunity of tutoring students in high school for several subjects including math, science, and history. Specifically, I worked with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders one on one and in small groups, guiding them. ..See Adrita’s full profile

I have been working with many students at the college and post-graduate level on Praxis specialized exams. The exams we have worked on include all elementary, middle school and high school math course proficiencies (e.g., math, algebra,…See Kevin’s full profile

By far the best tutor for anyone pre-med, stem, etc.

Kevin tutors in a no-nonsense, speedy, experience-proven manner. This is why I return to him throughout my undergraduate and post-graduate education! He provides a strategic and personalized approach to each of his students, and I… read the full review – David, 112 lessons with Kevin

I have taught Algebra 1 at both the middle school and high school levels. Algebra is a course that many of my clients have needed assistance with, and I have been able to direct people–from a wide age range–to be more confident in their…See Jonathan’s full profile

Exceptional SAT/ACT Tutor

Having had one previously good experience on Wyzant with a Latin tutor, my husband and I turned to Wyzant again after seeing our daughter’s PSAT scores. With her grades and hard work, we knew she could do better, but we needed ou… read the full review – Parce, 25 lessons with Jonathan

I have taught utilizing the Common Core standards for the last ten years. I have taught:
– third grade math and ELA
– fifth grade math, ELA, and history
– sixth grade ELA and historySee Amber’s full profile

Looking for a middle school history teacher that can make certain your child is prepped for high school? I can help! Currently teaching high school, I worked with 5-8 for many years. I try to make it fun while giving them the skills they…See Cathleen’s full profile

I was in speech, debate, and student congress from 8-12th grade, which meant public speaking to upwards of 50 people at a time. I also took two public speaking courses- one in high school and one in college. Finally, I am a middle school…See Saige’s full profile

This is why I always try to make my lessons engaging and interactive.
I developed a passion for tutoring at a very early age, starting in middle school, where I would help elementary school students in the mornings before class with their. ..See Megan’s full profile

Beyond our expectations, wonderful Chemistry tutor

I am writing this review as a parent who hired Ms. Megan to tutor my daughter during the last month of her high school AP Chem class. My daughter had lost confidence in her abilities and was frustrated with her test grades despit… read the full review – Sage, 6 lessons with Megan

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history…See Ben’s full profile

Amazing and Knowledgable Teacher

Ben has been an amazing college essay help throughout my whole process so far. He is always there to respond to any messages I send, and he even has quick responses to any of my questions. His work ethic is one of the best I have … read the full review – Rita, 48 lessons with Ben

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In addition, my son has enjoyed working with Daniel. Daniel is a patient, kind tutor who has high expectations and goals for all of his students. After working with Daniel, my son has improved his confidence on all types of writing assignments at school. I very strongly recommend Daniel as a writing tutor for middle school and high school-aged students. He is the best!

Gloria M.

30 lessons

He is in middle school and she helped him with improving on personal essays, similar to those required for high school admissions. He is a reluctant writer but through her patience and wonderful personality, my son is happy to work with her to improve his English fluency. We highly recommend Danielle! Lately, she has introduced writing competitions as another way to encourage writing and she seems to understand how to motivate middle school children to write.

Justin H.

20 lessons

Before studying with Don, we couldn’t imagine that he could write even one such paper, no matter how long he spent. In addition, our son has also started reading more challenging books that he did not dare to touch before, such as The Scottish Chiefs. This is a huge improvement for him in only one month. We enthusiastically recommend Don to parents who want their kids to overcome English learning obstacles at a fast pace.

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If your middle school-aged child is starting to experience difficulties at school, it’s an ideal time to hire an experienced tutor. Tutoring middle school students requires a different skill set than working with high school or elementary students. An effective middle school tutor understands the developmental and academic milestones expected of that age group.

At Teachers Who Tutor NYC, your child will receive comprehensive academic support from renowned classroom educators who hold master’s degrees in education or the subject of their expertise.

If your child is struggling with subjects like English, math, foreign language, science, or history, our tutors are here to provide a positive and nurturing learning environment. We will work together with you, your child, and your child’s school to create a customized action plan for success. Additionally, you will receive weekly progress updates so you know exactly how your child is doing as well as future goals for areas of improvement.

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Our tutors are committed to helping your child work on both the academic skills and the executive functioning skills (organization, time management, prioritization) that students in grades 5-8 need to succeed. Every child faces a unique set of challenges, and our premier middle school tutoring service tailors instruction to meet individualized needs while boosting confidence. Eventually, your child will develop the independence to take on difficult subjects themselves and thrive in the classroom and beyond.

The #1 Middle School Tutoring Service Is Teachers Who Tutor NYC

Our middle school tutors at Teachers Who Tutor NYC hold advanced degrees and have professional teaching experience in the best independent, public, and charter schools throughout New York City and Long Island. Contact us today to learn more.

Meet Our Middle School Tutors

Dwayne Alexis

Dwayne Alexis currently teaches middle school history at Collegiate School. In addition to his current teaching and advisor roles at Collegiate, Dwayne is the head coach of the varsity cross country team, one of the storied programs in New York State, and serves as an assistant coach for the track team. No stranger to independent schools, Dwayne attended Buckley School for elementary school and Collegiate School, and he attended Dartmouth College earning a B.A. while majoring in English and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin). At Dartmouth College, Dwayne received his teaching certification for grades K-8, and he has extensive experience tutoring students in reading, writing, executive functioning support, and math from ages 4 to 18. In his free time, Dwayne is an avid runner and lover of books, board games, and sports (let’s go Mets!).

Shannon Baird

Shannon has worked in middle and high school education for 14 years. She’s currently a middle school Dean in Brooklyn, focused on developing history and science teachers. Prior to administration, she was a middle and high school science teacher- teaching subjects from life science in 7th grade through environmental science in 12th grade. She’s tutored students from ages 7 through 18 in developing reading, critical thinking, and organization skills in addition to math and science. Her passion is to help students find confidence and independence in learning. While teaching, she loved to take students outside and enjoy experiencing science through growing vegetables, creating environmental impact projects, raising sea bass, and studying tiny forest owls. She has a B.S. in Aquatic Biology and Masters in Education from UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego respectively. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running and playing with her dog, Bronx, in Central Park.

Wayne Casimir

Wayne currently teaches third grade and previously taught first, second, and sixth grades at various public and charter schools. Wayne, who is in his eleventh year of teaching, holds a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in English Language Arts and a Master’s Degree in Inclusive Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Wayne has a passion for urban education, loves that the city can be used as a classroom, and enjoys creating scavenger hunts at various museums and in the city.

Claire Chatinover

Claire Chatinover is a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Community Roots Middle School. She taught 4th and 5th grade in Coney Island, and has also taught 7th and 8th grade math. She is originally from Chatham, NJ and Edgartown, MA. She comes from a big family of educators. Claire holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California and a Master’s Degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in New York. After spending many summer working on Martha’s Vineyard at a nature sanctuary, Claire has developed a deep passion for science, outdoor education and teaching through experience. She is also incredibly familiar with teaching science from her on campus job teaching 4th and 5th grade science to students in South Central Los Angeles. Her science and math teaching approach is 5E model based which includes engaging the student in the learning and then exploring the topic deeply. She believes this creates a genuine curiosity in subjects and a deeper understanding. When Claire isn’t teaching she is training for the New York City Marathon or reading, eating at fun restaurants or hiking in nature.

Annie Cheung-Livhits

Annie has 19 years of teaching experience – 17 of them at The Brearley School. She spent two years as an Associate Teacher in kindergarten and second grade, and the rest of the time was devoted to teaching K-6th grade Science. Before that, she taught English at an international school in Hong Kong. Annie has a passion for keeping students curious about the world around them through hands-on, minds-on science investigations. She also enjoys incorporating STEM activities whenever possible. Annie was born and raised in New York City. She graduated with Phi Beta Kappa distinctions from Colgate University, where she got her Bachelor‘s Degree in Education and Asian Studies. In her free time, Annie enjoys hiking with her family and watching her two boys play hockey.

Emma Coates-Finke

Emma has taught 1st, 2nd and 5th grade in public schools in Seattle and New York, including a dual-language (Spanish immersion) classroom. She most recently taught in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) special education classroom at the Ella Baker School in Manhattan. Prior to her work in public schools, Emma taught abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant and as a Compton Fellow in Guatemala and Ecuador. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Creative Writing from Vassar College and a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Washington. As a private Spanish tutor, Emma collaborates with her students to establish goals and strategies that work for them. Her instruction is child-centered and built on a foundation of social and emotional growth.

Brittney Gerald

Brittney is a fifth-grade teacher at Dream Charter School. Prior to teaching at Dream, she taught students with disabilities ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade. Brittney has experience tutoring elementary and middle school students attending New York City public and private schools. She graduated from New York University and received her Master’s in general education and special education from Touro College. Brittney loves to spend her free time reading, traveling, and exploring different restaurants.

Samantha Gordon

For over 10 years Samantha has worked in the prep school world teaching and tutoring students in reading, writing and math as well as college admission essays and SAT/SAT Prep. She also specializes in organizational support. Most recently Samantha has worked for The Spence School and Convent of the Sacred Heart NYC as well as St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, CT teaching history. Samantha’s tutoring approach empowers each individual student; she emphasizes understanding each student’s strengths and learning style and helps them find personal connections with the content so they can use their learning to empower their lives. Samantha graduated from Lehigh University with High Honors and earned her M.Ed in Secondary Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Outside of the classroom she has coached field hockey, basketball and lacrosse. Samantha is an enthusiastic traveler and has built various global partnerships with schools in Europe and Asia. Born and raised in Westchester, NY Samantha is a fan of all things outdoors; she is an avid skier, marathon-runner and enjoys exploring NYC in search of the next best dish.

Arann Kim

Arann currently teaches fifth grade at the Speyer Legacy School and is a graduate of Teachers College with an M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education. Arann has been teaching students from diverse backgrounds, ranging from grades K-6, for more than nine years. Throughout her teaching career, she has collaborated with literacy and math specialists to differentiate her teaching to meet targeted learning skills and goals specific to her students’ needs. Her passion is to motivate each student to become a life-long learner so that they can achieve success beyond the classroom.

Sara McCarthy

Sara is a 6th grade Special Education teacher and has worked with students in both middle and high schools throughout New York City. As a teacher in the South Bronx, she piloted a debate program for middle schoolers and coached them to win several speaker awards in their first year. She currently works at the Community Action School on the Upper West Side. Sara earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Hunter College and a Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education as a member of the New York City Teaching Fellows. As a teacher, she prioritizes fostering relationships with her students while maintaining high expectations. Her background in Special Education enables her to understand and develop a plan to address individualized student needs. When she is not teaching, Sara is an avid reader and enjoys being outdoors.

Jade McFadden

Jade currently teaches third-grade students at the Dwight School on the Upper West Side and previously spent several years as a fifth and sixth-grade teacher in California. After four years of full-time travel, long-distance hiking, and volunteering in classrooms around the world, Jade is excited to bring her globally inspired perspective and love for learning to students in New York. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Master’s of Education from California State University, Bakersfield. Jade tutors students in all subject areas and strives to individualize instruction for every student, building strong relationships and foundations by weaving unique experiences and learning into every interaction.

Lauren Mitchell

Lauren Mitchell has worked as a computer science and engineering teacher at an all-girls high school in NYC for 5 years. She has taught algebra and geometry, and tutored a variety of middle and high school math andcomputer science students. Prior to teaching, Lauren worked as a Software Engineer in NYC and has a bachelor’s in computer science and mathematics. She is currently pursuing a master’s at NYU Tandon School of Engineering outside of the classroom. Lauren is a running enthusiast; she ran the NYC Marathon and is always on the search for another fun race.

Lauren Murynec

Lauren is currently an intervention teacher for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. She previously taught second grade at a public school in midtown Manhattan where she has also worked as a first, third and fifth grade teacher. Lauren received a B.S. Ed in Early Childhood Education from the University of Delaware and a Masters of Science in Literacy from Bank Street College. In addition, Lauren earned a certificate from Fordham University for Reading Intervention and she is Orton Gillingham certified. She has tutored students in grades K through 7, working on all subject areas. In her free time, she enjoys running, traveling, trying new recipes, and taking pictures.

Indu Ramesh

Indu has three years of experience in education, first teaching High School Chemistry in Newark, NJ, then working as a curriculum designer in New York City, designing lessons in every subject from College Algebra to Canadian History. She has tutored many students across subjects ranging from Math — from Algebra 1 to Calculus — to science, writing, and SAT/ACT prep. A 2013 graduate of Duke University with dual majors in Biology and English, her diverse experience in education has exposed her to students of remarkably varied learning needs and styles. She’s passionate about the learning process itself, and believes in meeting students’ needs, fostering an open curiosity and love of learning, and emphasizing real-world critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When she’s not tutoring students, you can find her working at a local nonprofit, rock climbing, cooking, doing the NYT crossword, or geeking out over the latest podcast.

Ruby Silverstein

Ruby currently works at East Side Middle School teaching 6th grade Humanities and 7th grade Math in an ICT classroom. She completed her undergraduate degree at Binghamton University and received her masters in education at Hunter College, earning a dual certification in general and special education grades 1-6. While enrolled at Hunter College, she taught 6th and 7th grade Math at The Windward School, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The Windward School is a private school specializing in supporting students with language based learning disabilities, most commonly dyslexia. From 2018-2022, she provided research based, direct instruction and developed multisensory lesson plans. Furthermore, she participated in seminars relating to growth mindset, ADHD and executive functioning, study skills, academic language, and strategies for improving students’ math skills. When Ruby’s not teaching or tutoring, she enjoys spending time outdoors biking, skiing, playing tennis, and hiking with her mini-goldendoodle named Buddy.

Dan White

Dan is a 6th grade Humanities teacher at The Hewitt School with experience teaching upper elementary, middle school social studies, and middle school ELA. He has a B.A. in American Studies from Kenyon College, an M.S.E. from Bank Street College of Education, and an M.Ed. from the Klingenstein Institute at Columbia Teachers College. Dan has previously taught third and fourth grade at The Hewitt School and The Collegiate School. He has also served as Director at Home Run Baseball Camp in Brooklyn. Dan encourages his students to take chances, embrace challenges, and champion effort. He builds strong relationships with students to help them develop confidence and independence.

Jackie Winsch

Jackie is an elementary and middle school teacher, with experience teaching upper elementary self-contained classrooms, middle school social studies and middle school ELA. Specifically, some of her teaching experience includes 4th grade reading comprehension and oral fluency, 4th grade math, 4th and 5th grade social studies, 4th , 5th and 6th grade writing, and 6th grade world history. Additionally, Jackie has experience tutoring 1st -8th grade students in reading comprehension, writing, math, and social studies. At the University of Notre Dame, Jackie earned both her B.A. in American Studies and her Masters in Elementary Education. After teaching 4th and 5th grade in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, she taught middle school at Marymount School of New York, where she also directed several theatrical productions. Presently, Jackie is working towards her doctorate in Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania. Jackie is passionate about using creativity in elementary and middle school classrooms to increase student engagement, rigor, and motivation. She is originally from Fairfield County, CT, where countless educators inspired her love for teaching. Outside of the classroom, Jackie loves to sing, experiment with new recipes, run outdoors, and read.

Winnie Zhu

Winnie Zhu has taught a variety of student populations ranging in grades 6-8, including students with disabilities, students with autism, and twice-exceptional students. She obtained her Masters in Science Teaching Degree in Students with Disabilities from St John’s University. She has a deep passion for adapting curriculum to meet the needs of special needs students, particularly in the subject areas of math (including algebra), social studies, reading, and writing. Winnie currently works at Lab Middle School where she is an ICT teacher. Aside from content, Winnie provides executive functioning and organizational support for special needs students. She is fluent in Cantonese and English. Winnie’s goal as a tutor is to bring joy into learning, build students’ confidence in subjects that they struggle in, and help them develop strategies to foster independence. She has been tutoring since high school, guiding students across all grade levels. When she’s not teaching, Winnie enjoys visiting other countries, reading, gardening, and fitness.

all that is important to know about tutoring

In today’s world, we often come across such a concept as tutoring. However, parents, students, and even the media use it not quite right. What is real tutoring? Does it meet your expectations and the needs of your children?

It is important to understand here that this concept includes several different services at once. Which ones? Superprof invites you to study tutoring in more detail and discuss its two derivatives: academic support and educational support, as well as talk about how such support differs from other private lessons.

When we hear about a tutor, a specific picture comes to mind: a teacher comes to a student and teaches him Russian, mathematics or some other subject. But this is a very traditional way of looking at things. More specifically, tutoring is individual assistance to a student in mastering the school curriculum, which can be both one-time and long-term.

Here it is important to pay attention to the following aspects:

Emphasis on the school curriculum. During these lessons, they do not just engage in some kind of discipline, but work out the knowledge that the student received at school, or fill in the gaps that have arisen.
Duration. Such individual lessons can be one-time, designed for several weeks or even for the entire academic year. It all depends on the goal and the tasks set for the tutor.

Choosing a tutor depends on the goals your child wants to achieve (unsplash photo)

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The origins of tutoring

It is difficult to say exactly when this specialty appeared, but if we go back to pre-revolutionary Russia, we will see that in many educational institutions there were teachers under whose guidance the students did their homework.

In Soviet times, this practice also existed. Those children who went to the after-school did tasks under the supervision of the teacher and could always turn to him for help if something did not work out. In fact, this was one of the forms of tutoring.

But now parents are less likely to rely on school teachers and are themselves looking for private teachers who could help their children with homework. And it is no coincidence. After all, such interest in tutors is also due to some social characteristics:

There are more working women than 20-30 years ago. Consequently, they can no longer monitor how their children are doing at home.
In general, parents spend more time at work, come home later and do not have time to do homework with their children in the evenings.

Why a tutor if there is a school?

Despite the popularity of tutoring in Russia, this question still torments some parents. They can be understood, because they studied even when the public education system met all the basic requirements of the time.

The current demand for tutors is connected not only with the increased attention of parents to the progress of the child, but also with the education system itself. Are you sure that foreign languages, mathematics or programming are taught at school at the modern level? Can a teacher prepare well for the exam in the Russian language all the students in the class at once?

And this is not so much about the quality of teaching in schools, but about the high requirements for students, which are not so easy to meet. In addition, the school system itself cannot quickly adapt to constant changes, introduce new teaching methods and ways of presenting material. And tutors in school subjects can.

Many people understand the importance of an individual approach, so they opt for additional private lessons (unsplash photo)

In this regard, more and more parents are trying to help their children and find a good private teacher for them. Even a first-grader sometimes needs a primary school tutor who will help to smoothly move from playing to learning activities. If we compare the performance of students who master the school curriculum without additional help, and those who regularly study with a tutor, then the latter have a higher level. And this is natural.

An individual approach to each student and a more modern way of delivering information help to make such extra-curricular activities more effective. They are an excellent support for classical public education and are able to arouse a child’s greater interest in the subjects being studied. And the student’s interest in learning is a very important point that every teacher and parent should think about.

Already at the stage of preparing a child for school, attention should be paid to the mood with which he relates to this event. His interest in the learning process itself is the key to success and good grades. Psychologists say that from about the age of 7, children begin to be interested in learning, for them this is a new stage of growing up.

At this stage, it is especially important to have a mentor nearby who will help maintain this interest, teach how to receive and analyze information, and apply the acquired knowledge. An experienced school preparation tutor, as well as tutors for primary and lower grades, will perfectly cope with these tasks.

In secondary school, the main focus of attention of students and their parents is shifting towards specific disciplines, because in a few years it will be necessary to decide on the choice of a future profession. And you can’t do without the help of a professional.

Homework is an important part of the learning process (unsplash photo)

We have already said that tutors use more relevant methods in their work, but we note separately that they are not constrained by the framework of the school curriculum. Yes, the lessons are based on the material that takes place at school, but if a student is interested in a particular topic, this is a great opportunity to reveal it in more detail in an individual lesson, look at it from a different angle, or even discuss related topics.

School teachers have a clear plan to follow. It is important for them to give the maximum amount of information, but it is not always equally well perceived by all students in the class. Lessons follow a standard pattern, although everyone understands the importance of an individual approach. But in the conditions of a regular public school, where the classes average about 30 students with different levels of training, it is impossible to provide such an approach.

And then tutors in school subjects come to the rescue. It is they who are able to build a lesson in such a way as to take into account the current level of the student, his specific goals and objectives, the characteristics of personal perception of information, and simply hobbies and interests. An approach that takes into account all these factors helps to achieve results faster and to captivate the child with a particular discipline. It turns out that tutors cover all those needs that the school cannot satisfy.

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Academic support: help with homework or improvement of knowledge?

The popularity of individual lessons is constantly growing, there are more and more new offers in this area. It’s no surprise that parents who are looking for a tutor for their children for the first time don’t always know exactly what to expect. The list of services is really wide. What to pay attention to?

The most basic task that parents set for a tutor may be to help with homework. It’s no secret that in elementary, middle and high school, children are often overwhelmed with homework assignments. They need a methodology that allows them to complete these tasks quickly and efficiently, and parents do not always have time to help their children in this matter. We offer to delegate it to professionals!

Of course, homework is an important part of the learning process, consolidating the material covered. But the child simply will not have a chance to do it correctly if he did not understand what the teacher explained on this topic in class. Consequently, another task for the tutor will be direct assistance in mastering the school curriculum, that is, explaining the topic covered and considering it from a different angle.

Another situation in which students find themselves is related to their lower level of knowledge in the subject. This is especially noticeable if the child, for example, moved to a new school or was simply ill for a long time. Returning to the lessons, it is difficult for him to independently catch up with the program and master the material that he missed. Here, the main mission of the tutor will be to draw up such a lesson plan that will help fill in all the gaps in knowledge and keep up with current topics.

These three aspects of a student’s academic support are equally important. In the long term, they all complement each other, help the student feel confident in school and get excellent grades.

Tutoring is not only help with homework, but also full-fledged academic support (unsplash photo)

What is the difference between academic support and educational support?

Now we have clearly defined the role of the tutor in the educational process and formulated its main tasks, which relate to the academic support of the student. But a separate type of service is educational support. Is it relevant for you and your children? Let’s try to find out.

The appearance of educational support is associated with the introduction of the Unified State Examination and the competition of applicants for places in prestigious universities, which begins long before the final exams. After all, admission to well-known universities in the country guarantees current graduates a good job, high salary and status. Every point counts, and parents are ready to invest time, effort and money so that their child has an advantage in admission.

Students who turn to tutors for educational support usually have no learning difficulties. They learn well the school curriculum and get good grades. Their goal is one-time or short-term assistance in solving specific problems:

preparation for olympiads or important tests
preparation for the Unified State Exam
improvement of the average score in the certificate
and as a result, admission to a prestigious educational institution

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What is the difference between private lessons and tutoring?

At the beginning of the article, we already mentioned that tutoring as a term is not always used correctly. Many continue to confuse it with the usual private lessons, which are no less popular now. However, these concepts are very different, and not all teachers can do both equally well.

In short, a tutor is a person who helps with homework, explains incomprehensible points on a topic and provides support if it is necessary to increase the general level of knowledge in a subject. It is necessary for those students who have difficulty mastering the school curriculum, or those who need preparation for school.

But there are also those people who are students or have long since graduated from college, who are constantly striving for new knowledge. Their main desire is to learn. They are ready to constantly develop, learn foreign languages or those subjects that they have never studied before. It is they who take private lessons, and not always from professional teachers.

The main goal of such people is to gain knowledge and enjoy the learning process itself. They do not chase grades, do not try to prove anything or compete with someone, so they are looking for a private teacher who is close in spirit. It is important for them that the person who will lead them to new discoveries is on the same wavelength with them.

Eight thoughts about tutors

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I read an article about the ban on tutoring in China. As part of a program to reduce homework, the country has banned being a tutor and hiring tutors. At the same time, no one canceled the high scores of entrance examinations to secondary schools and universities. It’s scary to imagine the size of the shadow market for teaching there now. And I also think about the increased cost of the services of everyone who dares to do this, and the cohesion of the relationship “parent – tutor”, which inevitably increased with the known harshness of punishments in China.

In connection with this, I thought about my own attitude towards tutoring. And I decided to fix it just in case and make it public.

1. The parent is responsible for the education of his child (this is from the Constitution).

And there are no schools that cover all the possibilities for education (I don’t know any). Therefore, it is important to understand WHAT exactly the child receives at school (why does he go there), and what needs to be added for a successful educational movement.

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2. A tutor can not only simplify, but also complicate student learning at school.

If he ran ahead with the child according to the program (which, by the way, contradicts the etymology of the word “tutor”), then the student will be bored in the lessons, and this – is a direct path to loss of interest and waste of time. If the student is used to the fact that the tutor explains to him everything that was studied in the lessons, then the need to work in the lesson to understand what is happening (ask questions, turn on, write down) as the skill disappears from the life of the student.

3. A tutor must be selected for a specific task.

Olympiads, working on past topics, deepening general human or development of specific learning skills, preparing for admission, and so on. It seems that it makes sense to specify the goal and objectives as accurately and specifically as possible at the very start of cooperation (fix it in writing – at least in messages) – both for the clarity of the plan, and so that later the movement can be analyzed.

It is also better to immediately stipulate the basic rules – the presence and obligation to complete homework, a civilized way of canceling classes, educational materials, according to which the movement is carried out. It seems that experienced tutors stipulate all this before the start of classes.

4. Can a student choose their own tutor?

Should a tutor be charismatic-modern or classical – demanding-giving a base? Is it possible to combine all this at once in one person? Live or remote lessons?

It is clear that all this depends on the tasks to be solved, the specific situation, request, opportunities and the “chemistry” that arises (or not) between people. I’m afraid there is no universal answer here. But in the matter of tutoring, there are definitely more opportunities for searching and experimenting than when choosing a school. And the risk is much less.

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5. Are group tutoring sessions effective? Or is it fundamentally tete-a-tete?

Here, too, much depends on the specific circumstances – and not only on financial capabilities. There are teenagers who work in a group much more seriously and recklessly.

6. Is a tutor needed for motivated students?

Or will they cope on their own, and the task of a tutor is just to raise motivation, direct, infect?

When I was working with students, seeing those who themselves wanted to meet, did everything and strived for development, was much more pleasant and productive for everyone. But some colleagues find a lot of drive in working with just the unmotivated.

7. I am convinced that getting 90+ points on the exam in mathematics (physics, chemistry, biology – I know for sure about these content-based exams), working only in the classroom or moving independently, is very, very difficult.

Such talents certainly exist, but they are rare. I don’t see any crime or universal solution here. Too many factors affect the final one-time result.

8. In an ideal world, a tutor and a teacher know each other’s tasks, do not compete, but, acting complementarily, strengthen the student’s movement.

For example, a school teacher immerses you in science, teaches you to see connections, develops the language of the subject, and so on, while a tutor prepares for specific exam formats and questions. Or vice versa.

After reading (or scrolling through) all these reflections, someone will ask: why did I write all this?

I ask myself the same question.