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How to Find the Right Tutor for You

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A strong tutor can provide much-needed support.

While studying is something that you can do alone, if you are really trying to amp up your skills, getting a tutor may prove an effective way to do so. To ensure that your tutoring experience proves as fruitful as possible, put time into picking your tutor instead of just going with the first one that comes along. In doing so, you can make the most of your time spent studying and potentially improve your academic skills substantially.

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    Instructions

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        Set a tutoring goal. Decide what you want to get from tutoring before you start seeking a tutor. Allow this goal to inform your tutor selection. For example, if you seek to improve in physics, selecting a tutor that specializes in this field will likely improve your chances of reaching your goal.

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        Advertise in a logical location. Post an ad seeking tutors in a location in which a tutor will likely see it. For example, if you are looking for a tutor to help you with math, post your request on an announcements board in the math building.

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        Seek someone with certification. While a novice individual may be able to help you substantially, someone with a certification in the field in which you are seeking help may prove even more useful. For maximum success, seek someone with a degree in the field in question as this degree proves his expertise.

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        Interview prospective job candidates. Meet with a couple of applicants and talk to them, asking them questions as to how they would go about tutoring you and what they view as the best ways of learning. Listen carefully to these answers and determine the degree to which they align with your wants and desires.

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        Consider the degree to which you get along with each prospective tutor. While you are seeking a tutor, not a best friend, selecting someone with whom you get along may make the task of learning from the individual more enjoyable.

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