How to find a tutor for my child
Free Tutoring: Where to Find Low-Cost Tutors for Kids
Some tutors charge $60 per hour or more. But you can find experienced tutors who charge much less. And with more tutoring options moving online, you can skip the huge fees without ever leaving your couch.
Below are eight free or low-cost tutoring programs — and details about them that may be especially helpful for students who learn and think differently.
Before you dive in, check with your child’s school to see if it offers free tutoring. Do you live near a college or university? Call their education or psychology department to see if they offer free tutoring for kids. Your child’s school and nearby colleges may also have lists of local groups or people who do free or low-cost tutoring.
1. Children’s Dyslexia Centers
How it works: Kids with dyslexia in grades 1–12 get free one-on-one tutoring twice a week. Tutors are trained in the science of reading. There are more than 40 Children’s Dyslexia Centers in 13 states. The centers are funded by the Scottish Rite, Northern Jurisdiction of Freemasonry.
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Cost: Free
Keep in mind: Kids must be formally tested for dyslexia before you contact these centers.
2. Club Z Tutoring
How it works: This one costs more than the other groups on this list. But Club Z is one of the few tutoring sites advertising that it helps students with ADHD and learning differences. There are more than 400 locations, so chances are good you can sign up for in-home or online tutoring.
Cost: $39 per hour in-person or online
Keep in mind: Some tutors have more experience than others in helping kids with ADHD and learning differences.
3. GoPeer
How it works: All the tutors at GoPeer are students at top colleges. They know that no two people learn the same way and that most students benefit from learning things in more than one way.
GoPeer’s online tutors use a virtual whiteboard and other tools to tailor one-on-one instruction based on a learner’s strengths and needs.
Cost: $20 per hour. You can also apply for free tutoring from volunteer tutors.
Keep in mind: The $20 per hour is on top of a monthly fee. You can pay the monthly fee as you go, at a rate of $25 per month. Or pay for a year all at once at a rate that averages out to $12.50 per month.
4. Learn to Be
How it works: This nonprofit offers free, one-on-one, online tutoring to underserved students. The tutors at Learn to Be are volunteers who are background checked. Students tend to have one or two tutoring sessions a week.
Cost: Free
Keep in mind: Applicants are accepted based on financial need. The application includes questions about household income and free or reduced-price lunch.
5. Power Hour at the Boys and Girls Club of America
How it works: This afterschool program helps kids and teens with homework.
In some locations, the Power Hour program includes one-on-one tutoring. Tutors and volunteers are trained to identify and help students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Cost: Free to Boys and Girls Club members. Membership fees are different for different clubs. Some charge $5 a year. Some charge $50 a year. Financial assistance is available.
Keep in mind: Not all clubs offer tutoring as part of the Power Hour program.
6. Varsity Tutors
How it works: Online options include one-on-one tutoring and interactive group classes. You can search Varsity Tutors for tutors certified in subjects, like phonics and executive functioning, that may be especially helpful for your child.
Cost: Large classes are free. Some small group classes cost more than others. For example, a phonics class costs $15 an hour. An Orton–Gillingham (OG) reading class costs $37 an hour or more. (That’s pretty steep, but a one-on-one session with a certified reading specialist is likely to cost a lot more online or in-person.
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Keep in mind: Tutoring prices aren’t listed on the site. You need to call or fill out a form to get that information.
7. YMCA
How it works: Some YMCA locations offer a lot of academic support. For example, some North Carolina chapters offer Y Learning. The YMCA of Central New York has an Academic Support Program. In both places, certified teachers provide homework help and group instruction in core subjects like language arts and math.
Cost: Some academic-support programs are free to all kids. Some charge a fee to non-members. Some YMCA locations also offer private tutoring for a fee.
Keep in mind: Not all YMCA locations offer these kinds of academic support.
8. Your local library
How it works: Many public libraries offer free homework help. They partner with sites like Tutor.com to give free one-on-one help from a live, online tutor. You’ll need your library card and an internet connection.
Some libraries also offer free one-on-one tutoring in person.
Cost: Free
Keep in mind: Some libraries don’t offer online tutoring. And some offer it, but it’s hard to find on their website. Call your local library to ask for help.
Get more information on tutoring for kids who learn and think differently:
- Learn about different kinds of tutoring. Not all tutors have the same level of training or provide the same level of support for students.
- Get a list of questions to ask to help you find the right tutor for your child. If your child isn’t making progress, it may be time to look for a different tutor.
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checklist for children and parents
The beginning of the school year is the best time to choose individual and group lessons. In September, experienced tutors finalize their schedule and can take a few more students. We tell you how to find your tutor, prepare for the first meeting and build communication.
State the purpose of the lesson
Review last year's report card with your child. Discuss in which subjects it is important for you to improve your results. Determine which marks the student will correct himself, and in which subjects he needs help. Most often, a tutor is contacted in three cases. Firstly, if the child has no questions during the lessons, but the homework cannot be done. Secondly, if there are not enough specific skills or it does not work out independently to master the topic that the student missed due to illness or did not learn for another reason.
And, finally, it happens that a child has abilities that cannot be developed in a regular lesson. Then the tutor helps to study the subject in depth and prepare for the Olympiads.
Determine the budget and time in the schedule
Before meeting a tutor, it is useful to understand: what is the current level of knowledge, what would you like to achieve through classes, how much time the student has, how much you are willing to pay per month. Depending on the goal, either several lessons will be required, for example, to catch up, or regular preparation for exams or olympiads throughout the year.
A recommended tutor most often offers a convenient time for him or free "windows" in the schedule. The online school has a team of teachers for each subject, so it is easier for us to build a convenient class schedule based on your schedule.
Where to look
You can find a tutor in different ways: on aggregator sites, through online schools, or even through teachers you know.
Reviews from friends are also useful, but the same teacher is not always suitable for different students. Tutors differ both in teaching style and specialization. Some know how to pull up C students, others skillfully prepare for the exam. In Tetrika, we help to find a tutor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the student and the needs of the family. And if suddenly the teacher and the student did not fit together, we will offer a replacement.
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Major online schools often offer a free trial lesson. This is a great opportunity to understand how comfortable it is for a child to study online and ask questions to the teacher. At a trial lesson, the tutor gets to know the student, determines his level, clarifies the family's request and proposes an action plan.
Be active. Find out about the experience and education of the tutor, his assessment system in the lessons, the volume of homework, attitudes towards lateness, the cost of classes and recalculation for absences.
1. Style of work
Some students need a strict mentor, others need a tutor and a friend. Determine which style of relationship with the tutor is best for the child. If you plan to take lessons for several months, it is important that the atmosphere of communication is comfortable for all participants.
2. Temperament
Most often, the psychotype of the student and the teacher complement each other. For example, a slow student learns more effectively from an energetic teacher who sets the pace of work. On the contrary, a fussy child with unstable attention is better suited for a phlegmatic tutor who will tirelessly remind the main question of the problem or the method of multiplying fractions. It is not necessary to look for a teacher who is directly opposite in temperament.
It is enough to choose a teacher who can balance the characteristics of the child: to restrain thoughts-horses or to cheer up a melancholic nature.
3. Specialization
Over time, each tutor comes to his favorite student age and work profile. Some prepare for the OGE and the Unified State Examination, others help to understand the basics and fall in love with the subject, others teach how to solve Olympiad problems. In order not to waste time and money, it is better to immediately find a tutor that suits exactly your tasks . Specify in advance what result you expect from classes at the end of the year: correct the top three, pass the exam for 100 points, or receive a diploma of the winner of the Higher School of Education.
Checklist for choosing a tutor
If, after meeting a tutor, it is not clear that you have met your teacher, think it over and discuss it. Usually the tutor during the lesson identifies the gaps and assesses the level of knowledge of the student.
Determine how much you agree with the teacher's observations.
The tutor proposes a plan of action and says under what conditions the goal will be achieved. Do your abilities match what the teacher suggested? Are you ready to fulfill his conditions, for example, to arrive on time, study on your own for two hours a week, or complete voluminous homework? Do you understand the work plan for the near future?
1. Checklist for a student
- You are looking forward to the next lesson with interest.
- In a tutoring session, you are constantly busy and feel that the lesson is beneficial to your education.
- In case of difficulty, you can boldly ask the teacher a question and you can admit that you do not understand something.
2. Checklist for parents
- The child agrees to study with this tutor.
- You have understood what goal and under what conditions will be achieved through training.
- The tutor gave a detailed comment about the child's level of knowledge and you agree with him.
If you answered “yes” to each of the three questions, it is worth continuing to study with this teacher. At the same time, remember that success depends on the contribution from three sides: the work of the teacher, the motivation of the student and the support of parents.
Where and how can a tutor find students - REPIT Blog
Tutoring allows teachers to work independently for themselves, manage their time more flexibly and adjust the educational program for students. However, the majority asks a common question - where and how can a tutor find students?
Where and how can a tutor find students?There are several effective ways to attract potential students.
Where can a tutor find students: offline options
Word of mouth
In my opinion, this is the most effective and reliable way to find students for a tutor. You provide a service, and your student shares your contact with the community and advises you as a competent specialist.
Thus, you manage to accumulate a customer base. People tend to trust the opinion of their friends and acquaintances, so new students will a priori trust you.
Print advertising distribution
The oldest way to introduce yourself and offer yourself as a teacher is to scatter small flyers in mailboxes, post them on bulletin boards (where legal). Perhaps there is an option to negotiate with schools so that your ad hangs on the walls of the educational institution. Since students regularly circulate around the stands, the likelihood that your ad will be noticed and turned to you for a favor increases.
Although offering services offline is effective, it is time consuming. In addition, you spend money on printing flyers, and sometimes renting space for ads.
Where can a tutor find students: online options
Maintaining a personal page on social networks
In the 21st century, promoting yourself through social networks means keeping up with the times.
Most often, students for a tutor are schoolchildren, and they monitor Vkontakte and TikTok non-stop. If you regularly create useful content and advertise services on your page, then, with proper feedback and high-quality materials, the result will exceed your expectations.
The demand for your services may exceed the supply. Then you will be right:
- filter trainees;
- increase the cost of classes;
- form groups instead of individual lessons;
- and even create courses for more people.
Don't forget to collect feedback about services! Positive feedback strengthens your professionalism.
Services with teacher profiles and applications from students
There are several paid services where tutors can find students. Teachers fill out a questionnaire about their education, experience and services provided, and the manager provides a flow of clients. A commission is charged for a response or a lesson. This is a good option as you are always guaranteed a job, even during the summer when the demand for tutoring is low.
However, be prepared for financial costs.
Several options for such services:
- Profi;
- Association of Tutors;
- Tutor.ru;
- Preply;
- Your tutor;
- Yandex Services.
Announcements in groups in social networks
If you don't like to keep a useful blog on the Internet, or you don't have time and energy for it, you can use groups in social networks. networks as a platform for ads. For example, try posting about what discipline you teach and how you can be helpful in tutoring groups based on your location.
An excellent alternative is the group of the apartment complex where you live. Often there you can find separate discussions where the tutor can find students.
On a paid basis, you can advertise in almost any group. But it is important that a member of this community fits the category of your client.
Online Classifieds
A fairly common way to find students for a tutor is to use online classifieds boards from service providers.
In most cases, it is free, plus communication with the client takes place without intermediaries and commissions. The teacher can talk about:
- your skills;
- achievements;
- benefit;
- give links and contacts.
The students will contact you directly if they want to study.
Most popular online boards:
- Avito;
- Yula;
- From hand to hand.
Complete online platforms
This is a win for most tutors who have not yet found regular students. You can officially find a job and work online on specialized platforms with ready-made lesson plans and methodological recommendations. Preparation for classes will not take much time, as the platform provides all the necessary information. A well-thought-out system for both the teacher and the student. Plus, of course, you will always have students.
Top online platforms:
There are many of them, and they are usually thematic:
- learning languages: Skyeng;
- preparation for the USE or OGE: Tetrika;
- IT education: Skillbox.
There are also platforms where you can teach in several areas at once: for example, MAXIMUM Education. Tutors who get a job here can:
- prepare schoolchildren for the exam;
- increase their knowledge of subjects;
- introduce them to programming;
- improve English;
- work with motivation and help find a profession.
In other words, everyone can find a job to their liking: both a subject teacher and a psychologist.
All tutors have access to the convenient MAXIMUM Education online platform, through which you can track student progress and send them homework and assessments. The materials for classes are always up-to-date and as useful as possible - they are prepared by analysts from the Research and Development Department. You can teach both online and offline - everything will depend on you.
Another nice bonus is the possibility of career growth. If the tutor needs it, you can try yourself in a leadership position. So, many of the MAXIMUM Education teachers manage both one team of teachers and several across the country.
