Selecting a Tutor With the Help
of the Schwab Foundation for Learning

Did the last report card your child receive indicate they needed some extra help? A tutor can help your child to achieve better grades and a higher self esteem. If you are considering selecting a tutor for your child, we have a great list of questions to help you choose the right tutor for your child. The Schwab Foundation for Learning, a non profit serving parents and educators of children with learning differences, has created a complete list of questions for assist you in finding the right person for your child.

Family Questions

• Why do I want a tutor for my child (remediation, skill building, enrichment)?
• How will tutoring be connected to my child's school work? Will the teachers collaborate with the tutor?
• What is my child's learning style?
• How does my child feel about tutoring?
• Would my child prefer a male or female tutor?

Tutor Questions

• What credentials/training have you had in education and/or special education?
• What experience have you had with students my child's age?
• How would you adapt instructional materials and your teaching strategies to meet my child's learning style and interests?
• How do you motivate your students? How do you keep a student on track? What positive reinforcement techniques do you use?
• How will your tutoring activities be coordinated with my child's curriculum?
• How often will I receive progress reports on my child's work?
• What are your fees per session? How long is each session?
• Where will you tutor my child? How many sessions do you estimate it will take to take care of my child's needs?
• Can you give me three references relating to your tutoring work?

Reference Questions

• Has your child retained the skills and information taught?
• Did your child enjoy attending the tutoring sessions?

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