It is much easier to prevent bad grades and lack of understanding with research based intervention than to try and get out of a hole. It does not matter what subject or grade level a student is in; tutors are available for students from elementary school throughout college.
1. It takes time to truly learn something well.
Sometimes it seems that classes move along so quickly that there is very little time for students to actually practice the information presented in lectures. A tutor can help a student learn at his or her own pace and to have a more solid grasp on the information. Having this deep understanding may even boost the student’s interest in the topic.
2. A tutor will make sure the student is completing assignments correctly.
The result is a higher grade in addition to less concern that there is something wrong with the work. This also gives students the right answers and strong ideas from which to draw from as they study for tests, midterms and finals. In turn, there is also less conflict between parents and their children in the struggle over completing homework.
3. Having a tutor to help keep the student on track teaches discipline.
The students are held accountable for their work, causing them to take the work seriously. It also helps students set their own priorities. This is also a step in the right direction for learning time management skills that are also beneficial for later life.
4. Students can learn plenty of study techniques from their tutors.
These techniques are helpful across the board, not just in class. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the methods that are more conducive to learning. The conversational tone of a tutorial session might be exactly the change of pace a student needs to relax and learn.
5. The constant feedback that a tutor can provide will boost any student’s confidence and self-esteem.
He or she will no longer feel inferior to those who may have higher grades. It also fosters better attendance in students who are reluctant to attend class resulting from embarrassment.
6. One of the most obvious reasons to hire a tutor is to improve grades.
A student with a higher GPA has a better chance of getting into a better college, grad school or internship. Students may be able to use their high grades to reach graduation quickly and skip over the classes that they do not need to take.
Technology has made tutors more effective than they ever have been in the past. New teaching methods and technologies make it easier for tutors to instruct students with new resources that are as effective as those used in classrooms and lectures. A student on any level will find some way to benefit from having the additional assistance of a tutor, whether it is in the form of grades or renewed determination.