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Is your child freaked out by school? Are they afraid to show you their report cards because they are
continually facing bad grades? With public education still a controversial topic in the U.S., and with
stricter regulations passed by the 2002 implementation of No Child Left Behind that has many educators
up in arms, finding someone that can help your child out on a private basis is an option you might want
to consider. If you feel that your child might benefit from a tutor, watch out for these signs that can give
you a clue if they even need one in the first place.
Less-than-perfect grades. If your child is continually receiving failing grades in one or more subject
areas, this is the biggest sign that they may need additional help. Researchers on education claim that
it is easy to label children as lazy when in reality they may be avoiding doing the work because they are
falling farther and farther behind. And bad grades are poor motivators for many to seek improvement.
Hereditary learning disorders. If you already have one child with a diagnosed learning disorder, you will
need to understand and be able to cope with the fact that many times these disorders run in families. If
your second or third child begin to display signs you recognized in your first-born, a tutor may be able to
help.
Small versus large groups. Teachers are increasingly using a variety of strategies for differentiated
learning, including activities for the whole class as well as large and small groups. If your child seems to
perform better in a small group scenario, he or she may find that working with a tutor one-on-one will
help make sense of some of subjects they find difficult, especially if they just need a little extra attention
to get started.
Time management. Poor organization isn’t necessarily a sign of a learning disorder; many adults are
terrible time managers. If your child is falling behind on their homework because they are incapable of
figuring out exactly how much time it will take to do it all, a tutor is also a person who can help them
improve their organizational skills.
Trouble with reading. Someone who doesn’t read for pleasure isn’t always displaying signs of a learning
disability, though that may also be an issue. Some students just need more motivation or someone to
help them figure out the kinds of books or reading materials – or even just a subject – that will interest
them. A tutor well versed in literature, especially young adult books and authors, can help your child
develop a passion for reading that experts believe will help and encourage them to do well in their other
studies as well.
Paying a few extra dollars for home tuition won’t break the bank, and if you find the right match, your
child’s new tutor will undoubtedly be able to provide them the extra attention they’re not getting in
their classes to help them grow and succeed. Your child’s education is well worth the price.
If your child is doing their homework and turning it in and studying for the tests and still not doing at least average, then a tutor would be very beneficial.
I put my daughter in a prep/charter hoping for better results but realize now it is totally up to the child to make the decision to perform well. She is a bright girl but wont turn in her homework, if she did this she would get all A’s because she always passes her tests
Agreed that a tutor is a worthy investment.
As a person who does tutoring on occasion, I agree with all of this!
So much of a student’s success stems from esteem and a belief in themselves! I completely agree that tutoring is well worth the time and investment!
I think all my boys could benefit from a tutor.